Geoff Achison / Bio
Geoff began playing music professionally in his father's dance band at the age of 13. He switched to bass at 15 playing mostly jazz. In his early 20s he moved to Melbourne and was hired as lead guitarist with bluesman 'Dutch' Tilders. He formed his own band in 1995 and began travelling internationally. He has since toured the USA, UK & Australia many times releasing over a dozen albums. Along the way he has won several awards including the 'Albert King Award' in Memphis and Australia's 'Chain' blues award for Best Band. In 2011 Geoff made Truefire's "100+ Gifted Guitarists You Should Know" list and was named 'Official Patron' of the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society. He lives in Melbourne, Australia and continues to record & tour regularly.
General Info
- Band Members:
- Mal Logan, Roger McLachlan, Gerry Pantazis
- Artist Name:
- Geoff Achison
- Home Page:
- http://www.reverbnation.com/geoffachison
- Active Since:
- 06/94
- Genres:
- Blues / Funk / Rock
Contact Info
- Location:
- Melbourne, VIC, AU
- Manager:
- AUS: Jupiter 2 Records/Michelle Weiner, UK: Powerhouse Productions/John Adams, USA: Brilliant Productions/Nancy Lewis-Pegel
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