"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
88
%
Based on
11
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 49 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that David Rawlings is rated as an outstanding live performer, with spectacular shows that are worth watching. David Rawlings concert reviews describe live shows and performances as stunning, raucous, upbeat, effortless, dazzling, hypnotic, and soulful. David Rawlings is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 1% of all live performers.
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
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Korumburra, Australia (February 28); Brooklyn Bowl, Nashville, TN, United States (April 3); Brooklyn Bowl, Nashville, TN, United States (April 4)
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
The Guardian (UK)
October 26, 2025
100
%
The guitar duo cast a spell over a rapt audience with wistful songs evoking open skies and yearning that even the final house lights can’t dispel
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.
