Performing publicly since childhood and playing my first festival at 12, Liam is a Scottish/Canadian artist now based in Scotland. He won a Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections 2025 and has appeared at festivals including Vancouver Folk Music Festival AGM and Vancouver Island Music Fest, captivating audiences with original songs and classic material.

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An official Taylor Guitars partner, his debut album 'Modern. Magic. Melody'. sold internationally, received coverage from CBC, Globe & Mail, and Vancouver Sun, and earned a Maple Blues Awards nomination for New Act of the Year, making him the youngest nominee in the award’s history. His second album, 'Gemini Rising' (2023), continued to explore folk, blues, and Celtic traditions.

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Inspired by artists including Nick Drake and Robert Johnson, his music blends storytelling, melody, and intricate guitar work, creating immersive performances that connect audiences to the stories behind each song.

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“Very rarely do we get to come across an artist brimming with so much potential and intrigue. But that is exactly what we have found in Canadian artist Liam Docherty….one of the more exciting names ascending right now”

Flex Music, USA

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“Liam showcases himself as a true master of the guitar…..It’s nothing short of perfect”

Indie Boulevard Magazine

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