New Artist - Hunter Borchardt

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We're pleased to introduce our latest Anderson Artist: Hunter Borchardt!

Also known by his stage name Hunter Black, he's a guitarist and metal vocalist based out of the Chicagoland area. He plays guitar for Qualia, a metalcore band known for their beautiful clean vocals, groovy guitar riffs, brutal screams, and heavy breakdowns. 

Perhaps best known for being a metal based creator on Tik Tok, where he has a massive following, he caught everyone’s attention with his hilarious audition to be the voice of the self-checkout machine for Tesco Stores. 

He initially tried out our 7HF3+ pickups, which he found to be sufficiently brutal for his playing style, and that led to a very custom Angel 7 in Metallic Green Go with Metallic Purple Racing stripe. 

Hunter also has his own deathcore solo project, Hunter Black, where he writes and records guitar, bass, and vocals.  He’s excited about any opportunity to support his friends by lending his vocals or guitar work to their projects.  Hunter loves the stage and is always looking for an opportunity to tour, whether it’s with his band/project or in support of new friends.

 

New Artist - Geoff Guthrie

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We’re pleased to introduce our newest Anderson Artist: Geoff Guthrie

Geoff Guthrie is a guitarist and touring musician located in Nashville, Tennessee. He is currently touring with country artist Sammy Kershaw. Geoff is also part of the “Roots and Boots” tour, which features Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, and Collin Raye. Originally from Georgia, Geoff has been a part of the Nashville music scene for 9 years, having played literally thousands of shows. 

In the beginning Geoff Guthrie grew up on a steady dose of music of many genres. He has kept honing his skills along the way, crossing into many styles. Geoff studied classical guitar at Augusta State University, and taught guitar lessons, while simultaneously playing with local groups in the bar scene, opening for some big name acts along the way. Awards for musicianship and a scholarship nomination at the prestigious Berklee College of Music were also part of the journey that eventually led Geoff to make a move to music city. 

Shortly after landing in Nashville, Geoff had an opportunity to play a show with country artist Amanda Daughtry. “After the first show I was hired and I played very steady for six years.” Playing in Daughtry’s band opened up many great experiences. In 2019 the group played opening slots for Alan Jackson’s world tour and recorded and released the single and video for the song “Second Wind” co-written by Amanda Daughtry and well known Nashville songwriter, Rick Tiger. In addition to Daughtry’s steady playing schedule of road dates and regular Lower Broadway shows, Geoff also played with many of the other regular groups and artists on Nashville’s famous streets. 

Geoff can occasionally still be seen onstage at Nashville’s world famous Lower Broadway Clubs, surprising and astounding audiences with his virtuosity and style, but is currently touring with Sammy Kershaw and the “Roots and Boots” tour.

 

New Artist - Jonathan Hohl

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We’re pleased to introduce our newest Anderson Artist: Jonathan Hohl

Jonathan Hohl is a guitar player from Switzerland, who plays a Drop Top Classic. He started playing the guitar at age 9, after learning the piano for 3 years, and never stopped. He founded and manages the post-rock band hubris. which just wrapped up a North American tour, and is gearing up for a world tour (see below).

In addition to his various projects, he is also a session guitar player, currently based in Ohio, USA. 

 

New Artist - Linda Sao

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We’re pleased to introduce our newest Anderson Artist: Linda Sao!

Linda is a San Francisco singer-songwriter on guitar and piano and the creative force behind the indie-rock project See Night—which she performs as both with band and solo. We discovered Linda and her music when she opened solo for Anderson Artist Hannah Wicklund at SF's legendary Bottom of the Hill, and after meeting her we knew she'd be a fit in the Anderson family.

Pavement's Bob Nastanovich released the See Night 7-inch, "Eloquence," on his Brokers Tip Records, and Linda is bringing it (and her new custom Raven Classic!) on the road soon to the East Coast and on an upcoming fifth DIY tour of the EU/UK. After two self-released EPs, she's prepping a third, Nashville-recorded EP that Nastanovich calls “glorious.”

What makes this extra special is that Linda was born and raised in Oxnard, California, very near the Anderson headquarters, making her one of our hometown Anderson Artists! 

You can find Linda over at @seenightmusic and learn more at seenightmusic.com

​​Upcoming gigs:

 
 
 

New Artist - Jonathan Hurley

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Korean-American Adoptee guitarist Jonathan Hurley grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and is currently living out his musical aspirations and dreams in Music City (Nashville, TN).

He has made a name for himself in Nashville in the rock scene and has become a staple at many rock oriented variety shows like Tyson Leslie's "Rare Hare". Jon has played with incredible talent such as Tony Harnell (TNT), Tyler Warren (Queen + Adam Lambert), Dylana Scott & Ash Mitchell (VAIN), and Brett Carlisle (Great White).

Jonathan is not only a guitarist, but also has a background in Audio Engineering and works as Lead Amplifier Technician at 3rd Power Amplification. He happily serves the music community far and wide helping create inspirational hand-wired guitar tube amplifiers.

​​Find and follow Jonathan:

www.jonhurleyguitar.com

www.instagram.com/jonhurleyguitar

​​Upcoming gigs:

August 11: Barrelhouse Ballroom (Chattanooga, TN)

August 19: Summer Concert Series (Clarksville AR)

August 25: Rough River Dam Resort (Falls of Rough, KY)

August 26: The Yard Summer Concert Series (Johnston, Iowa)

September 9: Franklin KY, (30 mins North of Nashville!)

September 22: Park Theatre (McMinniville, TN)

September 23: Cookeville PAC (Cookville, TN)

September 30: Main Street Guthrie (Guthrie, KY)

October 13: Open Chord (Knoxville, TN)

October 14: Private Event (Durham, NC)

October 17: Mulehouse (Colombia, TN) 

 

New Artist - Nick Llerandi

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Nick Llerandi is an accomplished guitar player and a prominent figure in the progressive metal music scene. As a founding member of the bands Ever Forthright and Stimpy Lockjaw, he has left an indelible mark with his exceptional musical talent and unique style.​​

​​Nick's passion for music led him to pursue formal education in Jazz Guitar at the prestigious Purchase College Conservatory of Music. This experience enriched his musical knowledge and provided a solid foundation for his future endeavors.​​

​​In 2013, Nick's extraordinary skills were recognized when he emerged as the winner of the first Mayones & Seymour Duncan guitar solo contest. This achievement further showcased his technical prowess and innovative approach to guitar playing.​​

​​In addition to his work with bands, Nick has also embarked on a successful solo career. Under his progressive jazz solo project, he recently released two EPs titled "Noe I: Made You Look" and "Noe II: The Shrike". These releases demonstrate his ability to effortlessly fuse complex melodies and intricate guitar techniques with a fresh and modern sound.​​

​​Nick's talents extend beyond the studio, as he is an engaging performer on stage. Currently, he can be found captivating audiences with live shows in the greater NYC area. These performances serve as a testament to his dedication and artistry as a musician.

​​** Check out Nick’s instagram page for a list of upcoming shows and tix.​​

​​Furthermore, Nick is eagerly preparing for the release of Ever Forthright's highly anticipated second full-length studio album. With his signature guitar work and contributions to the band's sound, fans can anticipate an exceptional musical journey that pushes the boundaries of progressive metal.​​

​​Nick Llerandi continues to push the boundaries of his craft, captivating listeners with his mesmerizing guitar skills and innovative musical compositions. With an impressive array of accomplishments already under his belt, he is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the world of progressive metal and jazz.

 

James Harper - Album Release and Rig Rundown

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Anderson Artist James Harper has been a mainstay in the New England music scene for over 20 years and is known for his high energy performances and chameleon-like ability to play and write in any style. He has performed thousands of shows with one of Boston’s best bands, Fighting Friday, and has written and released countless songs with them, as well as Funk Piranha, The Funeral Puppets and others. His current band, Cross Country Driver, debut album is out now and can be listened to on your favorite streaming service here: https://orcd.co/newtruth

Check out this rig-rundown on his recording and touring Anderson guitars:

 
 

Felipe Elioenay - Band Announcement and Video Play-thru

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Congrats to Anderson Artist Felipe Elioenay aka @nrthrnmusic on his joining Drag Me Out band. We have no doubt he’s headed for new heights, and are very happy that he’s taking his Anderson Angel Players along for the ride!

From the band: “Please, welcome our new guitarist Felipe Elioenay to the family. For the past nine months, we’ve been religiously working on new music, building plans, having hours-long conversations about how we see the future of @dragmeoutband and getting to know each other. I can safely say that we’ve clicked so fast and so easily. No one is ready for what we’ve got in store this time. We’re thrilled and proud to have Felipe on board. But now - go to our LINK IN BIO and watch Felipe’s full guitar playthrough for “Bullets In My Teeth” on YouTube!”:

Lots more about Felipe on his Instagram

 

James Harper - New Single and Feature

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Anderson Artist James Harper has been a mainstay in the New England music scene for over 20 years and is known for his high energy performances and chameleon-like ability to play and write in any style. He has performed thousands of shows with one of Boston’s best bands, Fighting Friday, and has written and released countless songs with them, as well as Funk Piranha, The Funeral Puppets and others.

Check out this recent feature on James and his gear profile.

His current band, Cross Country Driver, debut album is anticipated to be released in the first half of 2023.

Enjoy their second single, featuring Mike Mangini from Dream Theater and Dug Pinnick from Kings X:

 
 

New Artist: Felipe Elioenay

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A warm welcome to our latest Anderson Artist: Felipe Elioenay! Also known as NRTHRN - his solo project as composer and producer.

Felipe started playing in a hardcore band in 2002 with some friends in São Paulo, Brazil. That same band evolved to Progressive Death Metal and continued on the road until 2013, when he decided to move to Kyiv, Ukraine. At that time, he took a break from music for almost two years, putting all his creative energy into working with graphic design.

In 2014 he moved to Montreal, Canada, where music started to call him back, and he ended up playing in a local Sad Punk band, which he says was a lot of fun, but it didn’t last long.

Looking for the autonomy of writing, producing, releasing and playing gigs on his own, he started NRTHRN as a one-man-band music project. Later in 2022, he invited Hugo Cavalier (Drums) and Franqk Bernard(Bass) to be NRTHRN’s live act.

The rest of his story is still to be written. We hear there’s some exciting things on the horizon, so he’s definitely one to keep an eye and ear on! With his current Angel Player and another on the way, he’ll be well equipped.

Check out everything Felipe over at www.nrthrnmusic.com and www.instagram.com/nrthrnmusic/

Update: See Felipe live in Montreal, February 25th - www.tickettailor.com/events/nrthrn/844942