Evan Murphy is a versatile guitarist, singer-songwriter, and educator rooted in northeastern acoustic music. Evan studied bluegrass guitar under renowned instructors Michael Daves and Bryan Sutton, and classical guitar with Jason Sagebiel in New York. Since graduating from Boston College in 2012, Evan has built a multifaceted career that spans performance, recording, and teaching.

As a performer, Evan has made significant waves in the bluegrass and roots music scene. He is a member of the acclaimed string band Mile Twelve, winner of New Artist of the Year in 2020 by the International Bluegrass Music Association. The band has graced the stages of premier roots music festivals including Rockygrass, Grey Fox, Freshgrass, Savannah Music Festival, and Bristol Rhythm and Roots, sharing stages with luminaries such as Del McCoury, Tim O’Brien, and the Steep Canyon Rangers, and collaborated in recording with Billy Strings, Chris Eldridge, Bruce Molsky, and Brittany Haas.

Evan’s musical versatility extends beyond bluegrass. In 2019, he released his first solo project, a roots rock EP titled “Born Again Town,” which garnered praise from Brian Carroll of Red Line Roots for Evan’s ability to excel in entirely separate genres. 

Evan’s passion for music is equally evident in his teaching. He began offering private guitar lessons shortly after college and has since taught extensively in his own private studio and community music schools. His teaching experience extends to bluegrass camps in Maine, Colorado, California, British Columbia, and France, where he instructed both guitar and singing/songwriting alongside his Mile Twelve bandmates. Evan has also worked with young children through the Music Together program, demonstrating his ability to connect with students of all ages.

Evan’s diverse education and performance experience informs his comprehensive approach to teaching, making him a valued educator in the acoustic music community.