Ed Gerhard: Sunnyland (Solid Air 2057;43:44) ★★★ 1/2 Through crisp, virtuosic fingerstyle guitar playing laced with feelings mainly centered on quiet jubilation, soloist Gerhard … [Read more...] about Downbeat, Jazz, Blues & Beyond: Sunnyland Review
Blues Review: Sunnyland Review
Guitar wizard Ed Gerhard turns his attention to the blues on Sunnyland (Solid Air 2057), a fine collection of instrumentals with the warm, relaxed feel of a late summer evening. Gerhard coaxes a … [Read more...] about Blues Review: Sunnyland Review
Year in Review: Winter Notes 2006-07
Sunnyland It’s hard to believe that another year has nearly passed, but it sure has been a good one. My new album "Sunnyland" has finally been released and I'm real pleased with the way it … [Read more...] about Year in Review: Winter Notes 2006-07
SunnyLand, An Interview with Ed
Q: Wow, it's finally here! What took you so long? We've been hearing rumors about the new record for quite some time! A: Well, there were a lot of things that held me up, but mainly it just took me … [Read more...] about SunnyLand, An Interview with Ed
Henry Mancini: Pink Guitar Wins GRAMMY for Best Pop Instrumental Album
Congratulations to Ed and all the musicians who contributed to the CD Henry Mancini; Pink Guitar. A collection of thirteen Mancini classics (twelve solo pieces and one duet) recorded by some of the … [Read more...] about Henry Mancini: Pink Guitar Wins GRAMMY for Best Pop Instrumental Album
Year in Review: Winter Notes 2005-06
Man, what a year. In February eleven fellow guitarists and I were acknowledged with a GRAMMY® Award for our contributions to the CD "Henry Mancini; Pink Guitar." Congratulations to my fellow … [Read more...] about Year in Review: Winter Notes 2005-06
Year in Review: Winter Notes 2004-05
It was a great year on the road and I got back to some of my favorite places, including two trips to Germany. I dubbed this the "Sturm und Twang" tour, and I had a great time touring once again with … [Read more...] about Year in Review: Winter Notes 2004-05
Year in Review: Winter Notes 2003-04
THE YEAR IN REVIEW This year was a busy one and I traveled back to some of my very favorite places again. In the spring I returned to Japan for a short tour for Soft Edge, my Japanese record label. … [Read more...] about Year in Review: Winter Notes 2003-04
Portsmouth Magazine: Profiling
Musicman For many, catching a holiday performance by Ed Gerhard is as much a seasonal tradition as lighting the tree. Kate Dube learns a little more about this local favorite. Name: Ed … [Read more...] about Portsmouth Magazine: Profiling
Making Magic with Pawnshop Prizes
Frets Magazine 2002 | By Andy Ellis, Photos by Jack Bingham Even before he started recording House of Guitars [Virtue Records], Ed Gerhard knew it would differ radically from his previous albums. … [Read more...] about Making Magic with Pawnshop Prizes