Artist description Geoff is a blues-rock guitar virtuoso who excels in both acoustic and electric settings. His playing features bursts of funk, soul and jazz.ˇb

Music Style Blues Rock

Musical Influences Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robin Trower, Jorma Kaukonen, Hot Tuna, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Johnson, Steve Winwood, Dutch Tilders

Similar Artists Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robin Trower, Eric Clapton

Artist History Geoff grew up in country Victoria, made his way to Melbourne (the Big Smoke), learned to play guitar from local blues legends and formed his own band, The Souldiggers,in 1994. He's released 7 albums since then winning high praise from both international critics and fans alike.l

Group Members There are Australian, UK and East and West Coast of the US versions of Souldiggers. All are proficient musicians at the top of their game and add enormously to any Souldigger performance. a

Instruments Geoff plays electric and acoustic guitars, Souldiggers add: Keyboards, bass, drums, harmonica

Albums Big Machine, 1994; Genevieve, 1995; Mystery Train, 1995; Gettin' Evil, 1999; Live at St. Andrews, 2000; Souldigging in the UK, 2000; Chasing my Tail, 2002.

Press Reviews "One of the most gifted artists to arrive on the scene. The man could be king."-The Times of London, UK"Achison has been hailed as one of the finest blues players in Australia."-Encyclopedia of Australian Rock & Pop"Achison deftly mixes Jimi/ Stevie Ray, Robin Trower intensity with a jazzer's techique and a tasty rhythmic sense."-Creative Loafing, Atlanta, USA"Geoff's approach to the blues results in a completly new sound. His mastery of both the acoustic and electricallow his guitars to achieve heights never reached by most accomplished rock guitarists."-Creative Loafing, Atlanta, USAh

Additional Info Winner of the Albert King Award, Memphis; Gibson Guitar endorsee, guest guitar instructor at Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch, 2001 Independent Music Award Finalist, 2001 Kweevak CD of the Year.

Location Melbourne, Victoria - Australia

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