Meet the Artist

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

Dylan’s impressive resume includes performing for celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, luxury brands, international audiences and high-profile clients at iconic venues. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from one of the top music schools in the world, Berklee College in Boston, Dylan immediately began performing full time up and down the east coast of the US.
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Dylan offers a full-stop live entertainment experience, including the top-of-the-line sound system suitable for audiences of over 300 people. His song list is a variety of everything from classics, easy listening, pop, and 80s and 90s to modern hits. His unparalleled musicianship offers dynamic performances ranging from soft acoustic instrumentals to mid-tempo acoustic guitar with vocals all the way to upbeat dance floor top 40’s with electric guitar, making him an incredibly versatile performer that can be a unique alternative to a DJ or having to hire several musicians for different parts of an event. He is able to perform wirelessly, walking around while performing, interacting with the crowd, and raising the energy of the room.
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He not only comes with all needed gear but can provide lighting and a wireless mics for guests or officiants, has every performance insured, and strives to give you an absolutely stress-free booking process and seamless experience from the first phone call to the last note of the night. You will be the person everyone applauds when your guests ask, “Where in the world did you find him?”

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.

Has performed for Oscar Nuñez (The Office), Fabio, Dylan McDermott, Joseph DePinto (CEO of 7-Eleven), Bruce Springsteen’s producer Chuck Plotkin, Bedros Keuilian (entrepreneur/podcaster), and Charlene Tang (luxury fashion designer) and audiences from Italy, Germany, Belgium, France and the US.

Company performances include Consumer Electronic Show, Wells Fargo, LA Rams, Delta Airlines, Levi’s, Zadig & Voltaire, Tetrapak, YPO, and more.

Previous performance venues include The Venetian, M&T Bank Stadium, Northwest Stadium, The Beverly Hilton, The SLS Hotel, Montage Beverly Hills, Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, and Terranea Resort.

HWedding performances include Bel Air Bay Club, South Coast Botanic Garden, The Houdini Estate, San Ysidro Ranch, Alila Marea, Ojai Valley Inn, and San Clemente Historic Cottage.

Award-winning songwriter and performer: WAM awards, IMEAs, Berklee Songwriting Competition, International Songwriting Competition honorable mention, Phoenix Radio “Best Guitarist in the State”

Ideal choice for corporate events, weddings, and private parties with an extensive performance experience of 1500+ events

Based in Los Angeles but is a nationally touring musician who has performed all over the US from Boston, MA, to Key West, FL

Can perform instrumental acoustic guitar, guitar w/ vocals, a wireless roaming performance, live looping, or perform as a hybrid DJ w/ electric guitar for dancing and partying. Set list includes classics to today.

Education & mentorship includes being taught by John Mayer’s guitar teacher, Tomo Fujita; Livingston Taylor (James Taylor’s brother); and handpicked by Paul Simon for private songwriting sessions out of thousands of other musicians.

Original works include two independently released EPs and scoring additional muon Thec on Essential Church, which reached #1 in the Apple TV documentary category.

Reputation: 5-star rated on every major platform, including The Bash, GigSalad, Bark, and Thumbtack

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.