Andy Mckee

Andy McKee has established himself as a world-renowned fingerstyle guitarist, recognized for his original compositions and innovative acoustic playing. After his original composition ‘Drifting’ went viral on YouTube in 2006, rapidly gaining millions of views, Andy McKee solidified his position as a world-renowned fingerstyle guitarist. This widespread online exposure, quickly followed by similar success for pieces like ‘Rylynn’ and ‘For My Father,’ established him as a leading figure in acoustic guitar. McKee’s career began with the independent release of his debut album, Nocturne, in 2001.

That same year, he earned third place at the National Fingerstyle Guitar Competition in Winfield, Kansas. He continued to gain recognition, winning first place in the Miscellaneous Acoustic Instrument contest of the New Jersey State Fiddling and Picking Championships in 2003, and placing second in the Fingerstyle Guitar Competition of the Canadian Guitar Festival in 2004. His international touring commenced in 2003 with dates in Taiwan alongside Jacques Stotzem, Isato Nakagawa, and Masaaki Kishibe. He later released Dreamcatcher in 2004 and Art of Motion on Candyrat Records in 2005.

In 2024, Andy McKee formed ‘tripliciti,’ an acoustic guitar trio supergroup, showcasing his continued innovation and collaborative spirit. Looking ahead, he is preparing for the release of a new solo guitar album in 2025, alongside a highly anticipated 20th-anniversary re-recording of his seminal album, Art of Motion, also scheduled for 2025. McKee’s profound influence on the fingerstyle guitar community remains evident, with numerous notable players, including Calum Graham and Alexandr Misko, citing him as a primary inspiration.