Amit Dattani playing an acoustic guitar while sitting on a wooden chair in a cozy room with musical instruments and vintage decor.

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Biography

Folk, blues and Americana singer-songwriter Amit Dattani has garnered attention from the likes of BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Americana UK and fRoots, with his nimble fingerpicking and striking lyrical originality. Named in ‘Best Gigs of 2023’ by Tradfolk, Amit’s raconteur spirit and superb musicianship has garnered a strong reputation on the live circuit, with over twenty years performing across the UK and Europe under his belt. 

His musicianship, lyricism and fiercely defiant spirit come to the fore on his most recent release — Wrong Kind of One. Set against the backdrop of a debilitating health condition, this collection of songs captures resilience and hope in equal measure, earning plaudits and recognition for its honesty, warmth and craft.

“Dattani sparkles with his deft delivery”

— At The Barrier

“It has been a while since a master musician such as Amit Dattani has reminded us of just how full a sound one man with one guitar can create”

— Blues Matters

“Arresting and uniquely beautiful”

— Classic Rock Mag

“Simple, sincere and authentic”

— Folking


Tech Spec

Solo:

Amit Dattani: Guitar and vocals 

  • Guitar goes straight into an amp pedal, which has an XLR out (needs phantom power) to the desk.

  • Access to a plug socket for the pedal.

  • Supplies own vocal mic (needs phantom power) 

Duo:

Amit Dattani: Guitar and Vocals

  • Guitar goes straight into an amp pedal, which has an XLR out (needs phantom power) to the desk.

  • Access to a plug socket for the pedal.

  • Supplies own vocal mic (needs phantom power).

Steph Sanders: Drums and Vocals

  • Brings a small drum kit, including a bass drum snare drum, hi hats, floor tom, ride and crash.

  • Vocal mic required.