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Geoff Achison
Foto: Sam Tilders (offisiell nettside, geoffachison.com)
Contemporary Blues

Geoff Achison

Born: 5 August 1965, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia• Australia• Active: 1989–
Contemporary BluesBlues RockSoul Blues

Melbourne-based blues-roots guitarist, singer and songwriter, former lead guitarist for Dutch Tilders, and a Memphis Albert King Award winner.

Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Bass guitar, Double bass
Labels
Jupiter 2 Records
from
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Born
5 August 1965, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia
Geoff Achison, born 5 August 1965 in Cowes on Phillip Island, Victoria, spent 1989-1996 as lead guitarist for Australian blues legend Dutch Tilders before stepping out on his own (Source: Wikipedia). In 1994 he formed his band the Souldiggers and released the debut album "Big Machine," beginning a catalog that now runs to more than 30 releases spanning full band records, acoustic solo albums, live recordings and collaborations (Source: Wikipedia; official discography). In 1995 he won the Albert King Award at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, and in 2008 Guitar Player magazine named him one of its Top 10 Hot New Guitarists (Source: Wikipedia). He has recorded and toured with musicians including Randall Bramblett, guested with the Allman Brothers Band at the Beacon Theatre in New York (2012), and made the 2012 album "Box Of Blues" with fellow Australian blues artist Chris Wilson (Source: official discography). Since 1998 he has also taught at Jorma Kaukonen's renowned Fur Peace Ranch guitar camp in the USA (Source: Wikipedia). He records for his own label, Jupiter 2 Records (Source: official site).

Musical Influence

Through decades touring internationally and teaching at Fur Peace Ranch, Geoff Achison has become one of the most widely respected Australian blues guitarists among his American peers, admired for a fluid, soulful electric style built on his time alongside Dutch Tilders (Source: Wikipedia, career overview).

Formative experiences

  • •1989-1996: Lead guitarist for Dutch Tilders (Source: Wikipedia).
  • •1994: Formed the Souldiggers and released debut album "Big Machine" (Source: Wikipedia).
  • •1995: Won the Albert King Award at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis (Source: Wikipedia).
  • •1998: Began teaching at Fur Peace Ranch (Source: Wikipedia).
  • •2008: Named one of Guitar Player magazine's Top 10 Hot New Guitarists (Source: Wikipedia).
  • •2012: Released "Box Of Blues" with Chris Wilson, and guested with the Allman Brothers Band at the Beacon Theatre (Source: official discography).

Collaborators

Dutch Tilders

Australian blues veteran; Achison was his lead guitarist 1989-1996.

Chris Wilson

Collaborative album "Box Of Blues" (2012).

Randall Bramblett

Recording and touring partner.

Allman Brothers Band

Guest appearance at the Beacon Theatre, New York (2012).

Watch & Listen

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Press & quotes

"Geoff is one of the finest blues guitarists I know with a completely individual style"
Jorma Kaukonen · Guitarist, Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna — Personal statement
"Achison has been hailed as one of the finest blues players in Australia"
Ian McFarlane · Author — Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop
"Achison refines a type of emotional realism ideally tailored to his gift for songwriting"
Frank John-Hadley · Music journalist — Downbeat Magazine
"What makes him unique is not only his instrumental skills but also his multifaceted approach"
Alison Richter · Music journalist — Guitar World
"A doyen of Australian blues"
Samuel J Fell · Music journalist — Rhythms magazine (AU)

Discography

YearTitleProducerStudioLabelChartSalesMusiciansYouTubeNotes
1994Big Machine——————Debut album with the Souldiggers. Source: official discography.
1996Mystery Train——————Acoustic solo album. Source: official discography.
1999Gettin' Evil——————With The Souldiggers. Source: official discography.
2002Chasing My Tail——————With The Souldiggers. Source: official discography.
2005Little Big Men——————With The Souldiggers. Source: official discography.
2008One Ticket, One Ride——————Solo album. Source: official discography.
2012Box Of Blues——————Collaboration with Chris Wilson. Source: official discography.
2016Another Mile, Another Minute——————With The Souldiggers. Source: official discography.
2018Sovereign Town——————Solo album. Source: official discography.
2024Don't Play Guitar Boy——————Acoustic solo album. Source: official discography.

Awards & Recognition

1995
Albert King Award
International Blues Challenge, Memphis
2008
Guitar Player Top 10 Hot New Guitarists
Guitar Player magazine
2007
Chain Award
Australian Blues Music Awards, Group of the Year

External links

Official website

Booking / Contact

Booking agency
Not publicly available
Agent/management
Geoff Achison
Booking phone
+61 431 599 883

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