This site is dedicated to Ed Acquesta, a talented jazz guitarist, teacher, performer and songwriter in the metro Atlanta area
ED ACQUESTA works as a guitar instructor in the Atlanta, Georgia area, serving North Fulton cities John's Creek, Alpharetta, Cumming and more. He has over 15 years experience as an instructor, and specializes in jazz and improvisation for 6 or 7 string guitars. View his calendar for upcoming gigs and events.
Ed with his 7-String Guitar
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The Prime Suspects
On April 24th, Ed joined other members of The Prime Suspects to play a gig at the prestigious Atlanta Steeplechase. Ed was featured on Brian Setzer’s version of “Sleepwalk.” It was a very rainy day for the Steeplechase but the music was hot!
Gigs Around Town
Ed has also been performing many gigs around town with his trio which includes Doug Rolph on acoustic bass and Steward Forscher on drums. Recent trio gigs included GAB Robins North America at the Gwinnett Center, several gigs at the Capital City Club and Global Imports BMW where the a new BMW model was introduced. The Global Import event included coverage by local television stations. Ed’s trio is available for all kinds of events and special occasions.
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Blues Night at Land of 1,000 Hills Coffeehouse
On Friday, June 11th, Ed will be hosting Blues Night at Land of 1,000 Hills Coffeehouse on the outside patio for his teenage blues students. The students will be backed up by electric bassist, Chuck Beasley and drummer Bill Thomas. The Land of 1,000 Hills Coffeehouse is a special place where you “drink coffee and do good.” Owner, Jonathan Pascual (one of Ed’s former students) pays Rwanda coffee growers higher than Fair Trade prices. He also donates $1 per bag of coffee sold to microfinance loans to widows and orphans in Africa, helping them to start small businesses and provide for their families. To learn more about Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee, please go to www.DrinkCoffeeDoGood.com.