"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 6/15/26)
89
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Based on
15
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 53 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that David Rawlings is rated as a phenomenal live performer, outstanding in almost every aspect. 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
Switchyard Park, Bloomington, IN, United States (July 18)
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
Americana Highways (USA)
May 6, 2026
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There was a poll in a certain Paper of Record last week – maybe you saw it – naming the top 30 living American songwriters. And, in a rare critical twist, I’m not going to quibble with that list.
The queen and king of Americana take a deep dive into their catalogue, as they make their way through both regional cities and capitals on their Australian tour
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.
