Geoff Achison

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Geoff Achison - guitarist, vocalist & songwriter.
Geoff Achison is an Australian blues-roots artist renowned for his exceptional guitar playing and songwriting. He began his musical journey under the mentorship of legendary blues master 'Dutch' Tilders, quickly establishing himself as a skilled lead guitarist. Geoff later formed his own band, The Souldiggers, where he began showcasing his diverse influences, blending deep blues, classic rock, country, and folk into his original music. His mastery on both electric and acoustic guitars became evident, further solidifying his emerging identity as a songwriter.
Jupiter 2 Records Australia

PRESS KIT:

Here you’ll find a brief Biog and relevant links for our two most popular performance formats:
Geoff Solo Acoustic and with The Souldiggers.
Scroll further down to see a selection of Promo Shots for both Acoustic & Electric events + Press Quotes

Geoff Achison Solo Acoustic by Ian Ritter

Geoff Achison - Solo Acoustic - by Ian Ritter

Geoff Achison - The Souldiggers - by Gary Bradshaw

Geoff Achison - The Souldiggers - by Sam Tilders

Celebrating 30 years as a recording artist, Australian guitarist Geoff Achison has released a Limited Edition album of some of his best loved works.

The all-acoustic set was recorded live in the studio, direct to 2" inch tape with no overdubs. The old-school, analogue production perfectly captures Geoff's unique style and flair on a mix of blues, folk & rock selections. - Oct 2024

“Sovereign Town, the latest release from Melbourne, Australia recording artist Geoff Achison is exquisite and timeless.”
— Philly Cheeze's Rock & Blues Reviews
“Following in the steps of Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen, Geoff has created some of his finest work extolled in the stripped down songcraft of Sovereign Town.”
— Billy Pinnell, Stax review Melbourne, Australia
“Geoff Achison has mined the deepest parts of his life to produce his most personal album yet, Sovereign Town.”
— Scenestr Magazine, Queensland, Australia
““Achison refines a type of emotional realism ideally tailored to his gift for songwriting”
— Frank John-Hadley, Downbeat Magazine
“What makes him unique is not only his instrumental skills but also his multifaceted approach”
— Alison Richter ~Guitar World
“Achison seems more like a singer / songwriter’s soul in Jeff Beck’s body”
— Elmore Magazine
“Achison has been hailed as one of the finest blues players in Australia”
— Ian McFarlane Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop
“Catchy, intelligent songwriting”
— Downbeat Magazine USA
“Make sure you never, ever miss an opportunity to see Geoff Achison ‘live’”
— Ron Currens Hittin' The Note
“He has a voice that vibrates like the purr of a big cat”
— Steve Wildsmith, The Daily Times
“ A doyen of Australian blues”
— Samuel J Fell Rhythms magazine (AU)
“Part New Orleans funk, hard blues and soul – they are all done impeccably.”
— Rob Dickens, Listening Through The Lens AU
“Rarely does a guitarist come along who makes a musical statement”
— Richard Ludmerer, BluesWax
“Top Ten Hot New Guitarists”
— Readers Poll, Guitar Player Magazine
“One of our top 50 Australian Guitarists”
— Australian Guitar Magazine
“Storyteller with Guitar”
— Tim Schauen, Deutschlandfunk Germany
“Geoff is one of the finest blues guitarists I know with a completely individual style”
— Jorma Kaukonen, Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna
Sovereign Town 2018

Sovereign Town 2018