Artist description A rollicking blend of blues rave-ups, earthy acoustic songs and flat out rockers.

Music Style Original, free-spirited blues/rock

Musical Influences Early acoustic blues, 60's soul, cool jazz & progressive rock

Similar Artists Vocals often compared to Joe Cocker whilst a reviewer in Atlanta, GA stated: "Achison deftly mixes Jimi/Stevie Ray/Robin Trower intensity with a jazzer's technique and a tasty rythmic sense..."

Artist History In 1995 Geoff Achison won the Albert King Award for the most promising guitarist in Memphis, USA. Moments after the announcement he was approached by Gibson Guitars with an endorsement deal. Ever since, Achison has toured and recorded non-stop working with local musicians all around the world. They almost always appear under the 'Souldiggers' banner which refers to a song written by Geoff in 1995 which he uses to describe himself and his music. There are currently four line-ups of the 'Souldiggers' hailing from London, UK...Portland, OR...Atlanta, GA...and of course the home team in Melbourne, Oz.

Group Members OZ...Mal Logan/Keys, Roger McLachlan/Bass, Kevin Murphy/Drums, Geoff Achison/Guitars/VoxUK...Dave Lennox/Keys, Dave Clarke/Bass, Sam Kelly/Drums, Geoff Achison/Guitars/VoxUS...Alex Shakeri/Keys, Timmer Blakely/Bass, Don Shultz/Drums, Geoff Achison/Guitars/Vox

Instruments Vocals, Acoustic & Electric guitars, Piano & Organ, Bass & Drums.

Albums Big Machine 1994, Genevieve 1995, Mystery Train 1996, Gettin' Evil 1999, Live At St Andrews 2000, Souldiggin' In The UK 2001.

Press Reviews One of the most gifted artists to arrive on the scene...London Times, UK.It is blues of the type many seek...but rarely find"...Sunday Herald-Sun, Melbourne, Oz.When it comes to the blues, many new artists are a snoozefest. Thank god for Australia's Geoff Achison whose approach results in a completly new sound"...Creative Loafing,Atlanta,USA.

Additional Info Also check out the Classically Blue cd's featuring Geoff with Adrian K, Steve Sampson and a host of unusual suspects.

Location Melbourne, vic - Australia

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