Guy Archerd
Guy Archerd has been playing guitar since 1966 and has performed with many local and regional bands throughout the United States.
Being a versatile performer with roots in Blues and Jazz, Guy continues to perform his music at club venues, festivals, and public events. He has also made several television and public radio appearances. His release of "Solitude" on Statue Records is a good showcase of Guy's smooth guitar style. Some people say that Guy writes suicide songs, but he just considers them to be songs about life, the loss of love, and moving on against all odds.
This latest group of songs are both inspiring and moving; they showcase Guys ability to make a person feel him playing his guitar. His newest project called "On the Edge" is near completion and contains a wide variety of musical styles, along with heartfelt, soulful vocals.
For more music from Guy go to myspace.com/guyarcherd.
Being listed as a member of ASCAP and several other songwriter organizations. Guy invites all interested parties to respond for more information by E-Mail to: guysguitar@hotmail.com.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Occasionally, at festivals and special events. A lot of my time is spent in the studio.
Your musical influences
The old blues and jazz guitarist's from the early days started my interest in the guitar. Then came R&R in the 50's and 60's which influenced me in a different direction. There are just to many names to mention when we talk about influences
What equipment do you use?
Custom built solid body electric guitars, Casio keyboards, Crown and Fender amplification. Behringer effects and mixers, Various guitar modeling amps
