Bands & artists like Michael Hedges
If you like Michael Hedges, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.
Artists to try next
Leo Kottke
GuideKottke's intricate fingerpicking and blend of folk and classical influences create a similarly complex acoustic sound.
Andy McKee
McKee's innovative fingerstyle techniques and emotive melodies mirror the dynamic shifts found in Hedges' music.
Pierre Bensusan
Bensusan's use of alternate tunings and rich harmonic structures offers a similar depth and complexity to Hedges' acoustic pieces.
Don Ross
Ross combines percussive fingerstyle guitar with melodic intricacies, creating a sound that resonates with Hedges' musicality.
John Fahey
GuideFahey's pioneering work in American primitive guitar shares a similar exploratory spirit and complexity with Hedges' compositions.
Kaki King
GuideKing's innovative guitar techniques and blending of genres create a vibrant sound that parallels the richness of Hedges' music.
Béla Fleck
GuideFleck's banjo-driven compositions often incorporate intricate rhythms and melodies that resonate with the complexity of Hedges' style.
Common questions
Who sounds like Michael Hedges?
Artists similar to Michael Hedges include Leo Kottke, Andy McKee, Pierre Bensusan and Don Ross. Each shares elements of Michael Hedges's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Michael Hedges?
Michael Hedges is primarily known for new age music and new acoustic music. Hedges creates a dense tapestry of layered melodies and rhythms that intertwine through intricate fingerpicking and dynamic shifts in intensity.
Where should I start if I like Michael Hedges?
If you enjoy Michael Hedges, start with Leo Kottke — their album "6- and 12-String Guitar" is a great entry point. Kottke's intricate fingerpicking and blend of folk and classical influences create a similarly complex acoustic sound.