Meet the Artist

Dylan Galvin is an award winning live event guitarist and singer who specializes in acoustic versions of popular music.

Dylan performs nostalgic renditions of familiar songs, blending the vintage with the modern. He is not only a singer/guitarist but also an instrumental fingerstyle guitar player and live looping artist, which has made him an in-demand live entertainer in Southern California.

Dylan is a graduate of Berklee College of Music, a national touring artist and an award winning musician. He was chosen by Paul Simon himself for some private music sessions while attending Berklee. He’s been featured in PASTE mag, Voyage LA, and has won several awards for his musicianship.

He has been performing professionally for 15 years and has had over 1,500 events, which include performances for the L.A. Rams, Dylan McDermott, Fabio, Wells Fargo, Levi’s, Oscar Martinez (Oscar from “The Office”), and all across the U.S. - from Key West to Boston to LA.

DYLAN GALVIN

West Coast Event Guitarist and Singer

AWARDS

“Paul Simon
Approved”

While I was studying at Berklee College of Music, Paul Simon came and personally selected only 6 students out of the entire college to work with. I was one of the six.

Berklee College of Music

Graduated ’09, division achievement scholarship winner, annual songwriting competition winner: degree in professional music w/ focus in live performance and songwriting

“Best Guitarist”
in the State

Awarded for exceptional guitar playing for the annual Phoenix Radio awards ceremony.

Discography

I have released 2 EPs and various singles on Spotify and all streaming services.

“Paul Simon
Approved”

While I was studying at Berklee College of Music, Paul Simon came and personally selected only 6 students out of the entire college to work with. I was one of the six.

Berklee College of Music

Graduated ’09, division achievement scholarship winner, annual songwriting competition winner: degree in professional music w/ focus in live performance and songwriting

“Best Guitarist”
in the State

Awarded for exceptional guitar playing for the annual Phoenix Radio awards ceremony.

Discography

I have released 2 EPs and various singles on Spotify and all streaming services.

MY MUSIC

ORIGIN STORY

Music has been a part of my life since the day I was born. When I was little, I would put on concerts for my family with a toy guitar.

After finishing high school I traveled north to Boston, MA and studied with some of the best musicians in the country, including John Mayers own guitar teacher, Tomo Fujito and James Taylor’s brother Livingston. After graduating, I began playing full time up and down the east coast, performing with different bands and as a soloist from Key West to New York. I shared the stage with everyone from 80s rockers to internationally awarded acoustic guitarists.

Since moving out here to the West Coast, I’ve been performing for elite company events, private celebrity parties and weddings.

REAL TALK

When I’m not performing or working on my craft, I’m probably watching movies or listening to film scores.

I’m a huge movie buff and have been since I was in my early teens. 80’s and 90’s are probably my favorite decades to watch and I love the movies that invoke the nostalgia of my early years. Princess Bride, Hook, Dead Poets Society, Back to the Future and Ninja Turtles - all classic staples of my cinematic upbringing.

I love coffee, Korean BBQ, the beach, podcasts and occaionally binge-watching a new Netflix series. In my spare time I’m an amatuer boxer and every now and then I do some acting on various small film and TV projects. I’m also an original artist and often write and record my own music in my home studio. You can listen to it here.

If you have an upcoming event and would like some great music, I’d love to be a part of it.