Hayden Pedigo tells us about his 5 favorite albums by John Fahey

Texas fingerstyle guitarist Hayden Pedigo told us about his five favorite albums by fellow fingerstyle guitarist John Fahey. His list is also a guide on getting into Fahey’s music for those who may not know where to start, and you can watch that here:

Pedigo released I’ll Be Waving As Your Drive Away in June, followed by a collaboration with Chat Pile, In the Earth Again, in October. Stream both below.

Pedigo’s tour is scheduled to resume in Brooklyn on Saturday (11/29) at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with Jens Kuross – it’s sold out, but you can join the waitlist. From there, he has shows through December, and Big Ears in 2026. See all dates below.

HAYDEN PEDIGO: 2025-2026 TOUR DATES
11/29/2025 – Brooklyn, NY – St. John’s Lutheran Church
11/30/2025 – Philadelphia, PA – Black Squirrel Club
12/01/2025 – Washington, DC – Union Stage
12/03/2025 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Altar)
12/04/2025 – Nashville, TN – The Blue Room at Third Man Records
12/05/2025 – Memphis, TN – 1884 Lounge
12/06/2025 – Tulsa, OK – Drifters Theater
03/26/2026-03/29/2026 – Knoxville, TN – Big Ears Festival