Nationally Touring Americana Artist | Oklahoma & Nashville
Songs Lived in the Heart.
Rooted in American Soil.
Intimate acoustic storytelling inspired by the timeless 1960s & 70s troubadour tradition. From premier Nashville songwriter stages to quiet listening rooms and personalized private celebrations.
Official Discography
Four Albums. A Lifetime of Stories.
Gentle Man
2023
Preview 1/4
A Long Way Home
2020
Preview 2/4
Heroes
2016
Preview 3/4
My Reflection
2014
Preview 4/4
Live Performances
Live Tour Routes & Songwriter Stages
Catch Mitch Hayes live in concert — featuring Intimate songwriter rounds, regional listening rooms, and national tour stops.
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Mitch Hayes Trio @ The Purple Onion
October 15 @ 7:30 pm
16 E Main St, Saluda, NC 28773
Mitch & Erin Hayes @ New Sarum Brewing CO.
October 17 @ 6:00 pm
109 N Lee St, Salisbury, NC 28144
Mitch & Erin Hayes @ Wired Coffee Espress w Louis Beeler
October 20 @ 7:30 pm
459 N Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083
Mitch & Erin Hayes @ Olive's Mud Puddle
October 22 @ 4:00 pm
229 Main St, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mitch & Erin Hayes @ The Wine Room Afton Village
October 23 @ 8:00 pm
5401 Village Dr NW, Concord, NC 28027
Mitch & Erin Hayes @ Old Town Wine House
November 21 @ 7:00 pm
119 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75067
Live in Performance
Acoustic Cuts & Songwriter Showcases
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Private Events & Upscale Gatherings
The "Nashville-Style" Songwriter Showcase
Imagine the intimacy of a live listening room at your wedding, gala, or private gathering. We blend world-class acoustic music with rich storytelling to create an extraordinary evening that resonates long after the final note.
Authentic Nashville 'In-The-Round' Vibe
Every performance includes the intimate backstory behind the songs — just like attending a legendary listening session at The Bluebird Cafe.
Pristine, Studio-Quality Acoustic Sound
Mitch provides his own compact, high-fidelity Bose L1 sound system engineered for clean, transparent audio without bulky cables or visual clutter.
Custom Curated Setlist
A tailored mix of Mitch's award-winning originals alongside classic acoustic hits spanning from the 60s and 70s to today.
Solo or Duo with Flute & Harmonies
Book Mitch solo for warm acoustic storytelling. On select tour and East Coast dates, daughter Erin Hayes joins on harmonies and flute for a chamber-folk dimension.
Tailored Performance Options
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Intimate Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners
Acoustic ceremony processionals, cocktail hour storytelling, and unforgettable first dances with warm fingerpicked guitar.
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Private House Concerts & Salons
An authentic 'In The Round' Nashville songwriter experience hosted in your living room, patio, or private ranch.
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Corporate Galas & Leadership Retreats
Elevated, sophisticated background storytelling and performance that captivates distinguished guests without overpowering conversation.
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Charity Benefits & Foundation Dinners
Inspiring Americana ballads that elevate mission-driven evenings with emotional resonance and generosity.
Reserve Your Date
Booking Inquiries & Availability
Whether you're programming a premier listening room, booking a festival stage, or planning a landmark wedding celebration, Mitch Hayes brings seasoned professionalism and memorable music to every engagement.
24–48 Hour Response Time
Mitch & his tour management review every request personally.
Clear, All-Inclusive Rider
Transparent pricing including travel, sound production, and custom setlists.
Story & Heritage
From North Carolina Roots to National Stages
The narrative of an authentic American songwriter — marked by resilience, heartfelt familial harmony, and an unwavering devotion to the craft of folk storytelling.
Mitch Hayes is an award-winning Americana and folk singer-songwriter whose honest storytelling, rich baritone voice, and versatile acoustic guitar work connect deeply with audiences nationwide. Originally from North Carolina and now proudly calling Oklahoma home, Mitch performs regularly at premier listening rooms and songwriter showcases from Dallas and Nashville to The Carolinas. Woven with radio-charting tracks and captivating stories, his live performances bring an intimate, high-fidelity experience to every stage. He would love to bring his songs and stories to your town next.
Drawing inspiration from legendary icons like Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and John Prine, Hayes crafts character-driven narratives that grapple with redemption, hard-earned gratitude, and the grit of the American journey. His deep connection to these themes is profoundly personal: after surviving an arduous battle with throat cancer, Mitch emerged with a renewed sense of purpose and vocal strength. Today, he channels that hard-fought resilience into four acclaimed studio albums that celebrate the triumph of the human spirit.
Produced in Dallas by his talented cousin Paul Demer, Mitch’s fourth album, Gentle Man (2023), stands as a poignant tribute to his late father that captured the attention of the Americana music press. The record also highlights his deepest collaboration: family. Both his daughter Erin and son Jordan are featured on all four of his studio releases. When touring, Erin joins Mitch on stage, anchoring their performances with pristine family harmonies and virtuosic flute work. Mitch's Shows bring a unique, melodic chamber-folk texture to festival stages, historic listening rooms and intimate private events.
What The Press are Saying
June 2023 Americana Highways album review, “Gentle Man”
“At first glance, I thought this would be a shmaltzy collection of reminisces dedicated to a family member who has passed. And it is. But it’s far from shmaltzy. It’s actually quite an impressive work. It’s done with class, respect & the majority of the songs are strong, well-recorded & performed…..What’s evoked here is something that any listener can relate to since eventually, we all experience such loss, sadness & we’ll have to draw upon memories to summon their spirit…..This effort is Mitch’s 4th character-driven album. Hayes’ vocal is not like an old sage but a confident vocalist rendering tales & keeping the majority heartwarming.”
July 2023 Fervor Coulee Roots Music Review, "Gentle Man"
We should all have been so fortunate to have had a father as Mitch Hayes did. The title track to this album is a gentle acknowledgement to the character of his father, and it is one of several highlights contained within his eight-song album. Long based in North Carolina, Mitch Hayes has moved west to Oklahoma. In crafting this album, he has been joined by cousin-producer- and sometimes co-songwriter Paul Demer to create a reflective volume of contemplative moments. Simple songs filled with truth. Unlike some of Hayes’ previous music (sampled on his website), Gentle Man is more generally a straightforward folk album, ruminations on our reality, reflections of our possibilities.
Where do great songs come from? Author, Fredrick Buechner, says his prose comes from the place where he dreams. John Prine compared songwriting to fishing as he refers to 'catching' songs. For North Carolina singer-songwriter, Mitch Hayes, his best songs come from such a deep place in his soul, he feels like more of an instrument than the author of the songs he writes” - Terry Paul Roland, No Depression Magazine
Mitch & Erin Hayes hailing from North Carolina on their Chasing the Pacific Sunset Tour, are a brilliant duo with an engaging vibe. Their sound is contemporary Americana with a country/folk twist at its best. This duo’s acoustic setup, flute and terrific vocals make for a great afternoon of singer-songwriter compositions...At the end of every tune you’re saying to yourself, “that was a great song.”...at the end of the set, you have said that about every song” - Pierce Brochetti, Music Connection Magazine
Notable Music Markets Played
Nashville, TN – The Commodore Grille, The Basement, Bobby’s Idle Hour, Douglas Corner Café, Neighbors Sylvan Park
Austin, TX – The Carousel Lounge, House Wines, New World Deli,
Dallas, TX – Opening Bell Coffee
Los Angeles, CA – Kulak’s Woodshed, Coffee Gallery Backstage, Genghis Cohen, Lenny’s Smokehouse, Brewyard Beer Company
New Jersey Shore – Cafe Artiste at The Jersey Shore Arts Center, Water Witch Coffee, The Chubby Pickle
New Hope, PA – John & Peter’s Place, New Hope, PA
In NC/SC: The Purple Onion – Saluda, The Evening Muse – Charlotte, The Carrboro Music Festival, Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe – Greenville, Twigs – Blowing Rock, Ginger’s Revenge – Asheville
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