Owen Davey is a multi-instrumentalist and composer. At 13 he was the youngest person to sign an artist deal with Ibanez guitars and their only artist to also sign a deal with Tama drums. Owen also endorses Fractal Audio, Sabian, Earthworks Audio, Ernie Ball and most recently Roland.
He has built a social media following of over 400 000+ and has had over 100 million views across all platforms.
With over 170 000 followers on TikTok alone, Owen has been building a fan base through his covers which will soon be used to promote his original music. He is also currently in preproduction for a short film documenting his rise as a new artist.
At age 14 Canadian Musician Magazine featured him in an article titled "Young Guns"- 7 guitarist under 30 making waves in the music industry. He was also short listed for Music Radar “Young Guitarist of the Year“
At 17 Owen composed an original soundtrack and sound design for the short film “Wilfrid “ featured at LA Shorts - an academy award qualifying festival. The film won best screen adaptation at The Santa Fe Film Festival, as well as being featured at closing night for the National Film festival for Talented Youth in Seattle
He has received accolades and support from many industry leaders including:
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Jonathan Moffett (Drummer for Michael Jackson) - Jonathan reacted to one of Owen's videos on his social media and also sent him signed drumsticks
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John Petrucci , Jordon Rudess and Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Various) Check out what Mike Portnoy said about Owen
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Rex Brown (Pantera) - Pantera shared his Pantera medley on all their social media
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Daniel Caesar - Daniel shared one of my covers of his songs on his story
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Bas - Bas and his label "Dreamville" shared my cover of his song on both of their official TikToks
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Adam Jones (Tool) - Tool shared his Tool Medley on their website and social media accounts
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Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth) - Watch Kiko's Review of Owen's Megadeth cover
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Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) - Nuno follows Owen and they have jammed on stage together
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Billy Howerdel (A perfect Circle)
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Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine/Audioslave) - Owen also jammed with Tom’s band
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Dave Larue (Dixie Dregs/Steve Morse Band/John Petrucci). Dave gave Owen private bass lessons.
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Tony MacAlpine (Steve Vai/Solo Artist) - He took guitar lessons and jammed with him on drums.
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Producers; Mike Exeter (Judas Priest, Black Sabbath) Garth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine, RHCP) Joe Barressi (Tool, Soundgarden) Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Steel Panther)
Owen was also personally selected for inclusion in ”The Drummerhood“ by legendary rock photographer Robert M. Knight (Touring photographer for Led Zeppelin, Stevie Ray Vaughn etc.) Knight also did a photo shoot with Owen in Las Vegas.