Hayden Pedigo

live tonite is excited to announce the comeback of Amarillo’s finest Hayden Pedigo for his biggest tour to date in Europe and first time in Ireland.

 

Hayden Pedigo is an innovative instrumental artist from Amarillo, Texas, known for his unique blend of Americana, psychedelia, and fingerstyle guitar. He has created a distinct voice in the genre, releasing acclaimed albums like Letting Go (2021) and The Happiest Times I Ever Ignored (2023). Pedigo, also known for his unorthodox bid for Amarillo City Council (featured in the film Kid Candidate), now releases I’ll Be Waving As You Drive Away, which marks the end of an accidental trilogy and takes a more emotionally candid and personal approach.

Pedigo’s new album, I’ll Be Waving As You Drive Away, reflects a departure from the conceptual personas of his earlier works in The Motor Trilogy, embracing a more stripped-back and honest representation of himself. While previous records were experimental in style and often featured different characters and masks, this new release is about showing his true self, with no gimmicks. Pedigo, influenced by John Fahey and experimental elements like prog-rock and psychedelic music, has created a genre-defying piece, drawing inspiration from both American primitive guitar and contemporary music. He cites influences from prog-rock bands like King Crimson, the heavy textures of Led Zeppelin, and the experimental rap of Bladee, incorporating micro-sampling and a sense of abstraction. The album’s production, led by Scott Hirsch (known for his work with Hiss Golden Messenger and William Tyler), pushes the boundaries of his earlier works, blending intricate guitar with ambient and experimental layers.