Pykus is an acoustic and electric guitarist that performs covers and original music. Combining his background in Chet Atkins/modern finger-style techniques with his formal education in classical guitar performance, Pykus offers a solo guitarist experience you would love to hear.
Having been performing publicly for the last 7 years, Pykus has provided music for venues ranging from farmers markets and bars/restaurants, to collegiate level concerts.
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Write a reviewPrice range: $75 – $250 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes
Pykus has been playing guitar for 13 years. After attending Mansfield University and graduating with degrees in Guitar Performance and Music Technology, he moved to Philadelphia PA to continue his career in music.
Pykus has released 2 albums of original music. As a senior in high-school, Pykus released “The Colors of Music” in 2015 at the age of 18. Notable tracks off this album are Road, Mahogany, Merlin, and Into The Night. Pykus’ next album “Chevron” was released in 2018. Top tracks off this album are Tropical Interlude, Yellow Rooms, and Evening Showers.
1-2 outlets required for amps/pedalboard.
(Roughly) 20-25 sq ft of floor space.
*Not all these songs are guaranteed to be performed at each gig. Make a request if you would like one (or more!) of these songs to be guaranteed to be performed.
Covers
The Beatles:
Across The Universe
Here, There, and Everywhere
Norwegian Wood
When Im 64
In My Life
Let It Be
Tommy Emmanuel:
Angelina
Sail On
Halfway Home
Ruby’s Eyes
(The Man With The) Green Thumb
Chet Atkins:
Mr Sandman
Windy And Warm
Blue Moon
Take 5
Mike Dawes
Somewhere Home
Originals:
Yellow Rooms
Bus Boy Blues/Rolling
The Second Time Around
Dirge
Bobby Lewis
When Midnight Calls
The Distance
Into The Night
The Phoenix of Fire Mountain
Evening Showers
For my solo guitar music, I am most influenced by Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Michael Hedges, and Mike Dawes.
1-2 Outlets
Guitarist
