Standing against the backdrop of the bright blue sea at Huntington Beach Pier, Lithuanian-born Døvydas stood with his electric guitar, entertaining the visitors to the pier that day. Along with him was his fellow musician, Mia Asano. When a bystander made a request to Døvydas to play the Charlie Daniels Band hit ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia’, the guitarist knew it was the perfect opportunity for a collaboration with Mia. Calling her over, he started to arrange a beat on his drum pad.
Then, without any rehearsal, the pair began to perform a cover of the song that’s sure to blow Music Man fans away. Døvydas’ electric guitar and Mia’s electric violin blended perfectly to create a contemporary and rock-infused version of the song. With Mia’s soft vocals, they quickly began to draw in a crowd. The video of their performance drew so much attention online that it received over 4.6M views in just two months, with astonished viewers leaving comments like “This is pure talent!”
Both Døvydas and Mia have cultivated popular YouTube channels where they post their music, building passionate fanbases as they showcase their musical talents. Their cover of ‘The Devil Went Down To Georgia’ was posted on Mia’s channel so her fans could appreciate her impressive violin playing. Of course, they had to capture another cover to post on Døvydas’ channel. When singer Kira Lise came along to join them, they came up with the perfect song to play.
With Kira Lise on vocals, they decided to perform a cover of ‘Dreams’ by Fleetwood Mac. As Kira shared her dreamy voice, Mia once again displayed her violin talents, this time playing a supporting role as it was Døvydas’ time to shine. The guitarist showed his impressive musical abilities by improvising guitar solos that elevated the cover to a whole new level. Music Man fans will be captivated by how effortlessly these three musicians came together to create such breathtaking music.
Here at the Music Man, we love to feature lesser-known musicians, street musicians, and musicians who have built up a following online. The collaborations between Døvydas, Mia Asano, and Kira Lise on Huntington Beach Pier just go to show that we can discover great musicians in the most unexpected of places. So, next time you hear a street musician, why not stop and take a listen? You never know – they might end up being your new favourite artist.
If you would like to hear more from this talented musician, you can subscribe to Mia Asano’s YouTube Channel for more incredible music. For updates and more content, follow her on Facebook and Instagram. Visit her website for information and updates.