Meet the Artist

Dylan Galvin, luxury live event musician and acoustic guitarist based in the Washington DC area

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?”

Awards

“Best Guitarist in the State of Maryland”
— Phoenix Awards
“WAM and IMEA”
— Songwriting Competition Runner Up
Berklee Annual Songwriting Competition Winner

Has Performed For

Oscar Nuñez (The Office), Fabio, Dylan McDermott, Joseph DePinto (CEO of 7-Eleven), Bruce Springsteen’s producer Chuck Plotkin, Bedros Keuilian, and Charlene Tang. Audiences across Italy, Germany, Belgium, France and the U.S.

Company Performances

The Smithsonian, Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, LA Rams, Delta Airlines, Consumer Electronic Show, Tetrapak, Lincoln, CBRE, SAP, YPO and more.

Previous Venues

Waldorf Astoria, The Willard Intercontinental, The Inn at Perry Cabin, The Old Ebbitt Grill, The Venetian, M&T Bank Stadium, Northwest Stadium, The SLS Hotel, Montage, Ritz-Carlton and more.

Education & Mentorship

Berklee College of Music, Magna Cum Laude. Taught by John Mayer’s guitar teacher Tomo Fujita, John Mayer himself, Livingston Taylor (James Taylor’s brother), and handpicked by Paul Simon for private songwriting sessions.

Original Works

Two independently released EPs, plus additional scoring for “Essential Church” — which reached #1 in the Apple TV documentary category.

Reputation

5-star rated on every major booking platform — The Bash, GigSalad, Bark, Google 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 got my start performing with different bands and as a soloist from Key West to New York. I have shared the stage with everyone from 80s rockers to internationally awarded acoustic guitarists.

I’ve been performing for elite company events, private celebrity parties and weddings and love creating an atmosphere that takes people to moments in their life when the music they love moved them the most.

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 to transform it from a good time into an unforgettable experience, I'd be honored to help you create your timeless occasion.