"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/15/25)
84
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Based on
9
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
David Rawlings is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 1% of all live performers. Based on 47 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that David Rawlings is rated as an outstanding live performer, with spectacular shows that are worth seeing. David Rawlings concert reviews describe live shows and performances as stunning, raucous, upbeat, effortless, dazzling, hypnotic, and soulful.
How long are their concerts?
How long are David Rawlings concerts? David Rawlings concerts usually last from 45 minutes to just over an hour.
How much to book?
On tour
Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland, (October 22); Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland, (October 23); O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom, (October 25); London Palladium, London, United Kingdom, (October 27);
North Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Bio
David Todd Rawlings is a professional guitarist and singer. He is best known as the longtime musical partner of bluegrass singer-songwriter Gillian Welch.
Has Performed With
Gillian Welch, David Rawlings Machine
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
Dallas Observer (USA)
August 17, 2025
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The Grammy-winning singer-songwriters pulled from across their acclaimed career for a delighted Majestic Theatre audience.
The Wang Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts, opened as simply The Met in 1925. Celebrating 100 years of entertainment and now home to the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, it was only fitting that Gillian Welch and David Rawlings should play here during this auspicious year.
On Sunday night, Melbourne's Hamer Hall was packed to capacity with gig lovers of all ages for the fifth and final show of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings' 2025 tour of Australia.
