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David Wilcox is a veteran American folk singer-songwriter known for his expressive storytelling, intricate open-tuning guitar work, and thoughtful, narrative lyrics. From his self-released debut, The Nightshift Watchman (1987), to a prominent major-label release How Did You Find Me Here (1989) on A&M Records, Wilcox has built a career rooted in sincere storytelling and musical craftsmanship. His work has earned him accolades across the folk community, including the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Award (1988) and the USA Songwriting Competition Grand Prize (Folk, 2018) for We Make the Way By Walking. Acoustic Guitar magazine also recognized him with a silver award in 2008 in the singer-songwriter category. Here, you’ll find a concise biography, highlights from his discography, and up-to-date information on his 2025 tour activity across the United States.