Alex Archer (musician)
Alex Archer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 May 1970 |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Genres | Rock, alt country, soundtrack |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Violin, piano, guitar, clarinet, organ, |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Associated acts | The Kill Devil Hills, , Abbe May, [1], [2], |
Alex Archer (born 27 May 1970) is an American-born Australian musician. Archer is best known for his violin work in the Fremantle based Alt country/rock band The Kill Devil Hills.[1][2]
Early life[]
Archer was born in Seattle, Washington, US. He was raised in Darrington, Washington, and graduated from Darrington High School in 1988.
Career[]
As well as performing and recording three albums with Kill Devil Hills, Archer has performed and recorded with various Australian artists[3] but most notably Abbe May[4][5] and also with Felicity Groom.[6]
In 2010 Archer was named best instrumentalist at the WAMi Awards.[7] In 2012 he performed at the Rock-It Festival.[8]
Discography[]
The Kill Devil Hills (2003–present)[]
- Heathen Songs – Torn and Frayed/Reverberation (2004)
- The Drought – Torn and Frayed/Shock (TORNCD16) (7 October 2006)
- Man, You Should Explode – Torn and Frayed/Shock (TORNCD24) (25 September 2009)[9]
Abbe May[]
- Abbe May and the Rockin Pneumonia 2009, EP.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Kill Devil Hills at Mojo’s Bar, Fremantle, WA Australia, 17 July 2009 – Live Review and Show Photos". Music Vice.
- ^ "The Dirty Three @ Astor Theatre, Perth (09/03/12)". Faster Louder
- ^ " Jae Laffer, Georgia Fair, Karl Smith – Astor Theatre". The Music 25 October 2013 | Scott Aitken
- ^ a b "Hawaiian Disease by Abbe May and the Rockin Pneumonia reviewed". The Dwarf
- ^ "BIG DAY OUT Claremont Showgrounds, Perth". The Rock Pit, 31 January 2010
- ^ "Riders on the Storm", Front Row, Inpress Issue #1127
- ^ " Kenny a WAMi wonder". The Western Australian SIMON COLLINS, 21 May 2010
- ^ Rock It Festival Arena Joondalup". Tom ODonovan theMusic.com.au 28 October 2012
- ^ "The Kill Devil Hills" 25 January 2012 / Melanie Lewis Tone Deaf
- ^ http://2009.perthfestival.com.au/files/events/240209.PIAF%202009.clippings.the%20triffids.fasterlouder.pdf
Categories:
- 1970 births
- Australian musicians
- Living people