Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam exploded at the Harley Roadhouse yesterday evening with one of the best shows of this year’s Big Gig.

As I’ve shared with many people, Davy represents the future of classic rock guitar. This young superstar-in-the-making is blowing up! He’s already a road warrior, and I’ve seen him open for Warren Haynes & Gov’t Mule, Jeff Beck and now Buddy Guy over the last seven months. And in early August he’ll begin touring with the latest supergroup, Chickenfoot.

Davy is a 21-year-old British kid who sings like a 60-year-old Chicago bluesman and is already being called a guitar virtuoso. I watched most of his set with former Rolling Stone publisher Terry Hummel, and he was absolutely blown away.

Not only that, but he’s one of the nicest, most humble and unassuming rock stars you’ll ever encounter. I had an opportunity to hang out and do an interview with Davy, which I’ll share as soon as the good folks at Summerfest post the video.

The set was laced with original tunes from his new album, Coming Up for Air, which is quickly becoming one of my Desert Island Discs. There were also some fantabulous covers, including a smokin’ version of David Crosby’s “Almost Cut My Hair.”

Keep your eyes on Davy Knowles folks, because he is destined for greatness.