Gareth Pearson

Gareth Pearson, known as “The Welsh Tornado,” is a virtuoso acoustic guitarist celebrated for combining dazzling fingerstyle technique with explosive lead playing. Drawing inspiration from legends like Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, and Tommy Emmanuel, he has developed a distinctive style that spans folk, country, jazz, rock, and intricate original compositions. A former touring partner of artists such as Tommy Emmanuel and Ray Davies, Gareth is also an acclaimed educator and recording artist whose debut album was named an essential acoustic release of the year.