Short Bio

Alexander Edwards is an Austin-based multi-instrumentalist and sound designer with 16 years of live performance experience. Proficient on electric guitar, bass, piano, and analog synthesizers, he bridges rock energy and cinematic electronic texture in both live and studio settings. Named Top Pianist in Austin by BookLive, Alexander has logged studio time at Bubble Studios with Grammy-nominated producer Chris "Frenchie" Smith, performed at capacity reached SXSW showcases and Red River Hot Summer Nights, and holds a three-year grand piano residency at The Austin Club inside the historic Millett Opera House, where he performs entirely original and improvised music. He recently collaborated live with Japanese musicians in Tokyo with Love Peace & Soul, demonstrating adaptability beyond language barriers.

Notable Performances & Recognition

Instruments & Style

  • Electric Guitar โ€” lead and rhythm (rock, funk, ambient)
  • Bass Guitar โ€” pocket focused, groove driven
  • Piano & Analog Synths โ€” live layering, OB-6 sound design
  • Sound Design โ€” custom patches for stage and studio
16+ years live
4 core instruments
3 year original & improvised residency at Austin Club

At-a-Glance

  • Based: Austin, Texas
  • Roles: Live Electric Guitar/Bass, Keys/Synthesizer
  • Tech: OB-6, loop station

Press / Testimonials

"Top Pianist in Austin" โ€” BookLive

"Alexander's piano performance created a perfect atmosphere for our event. His ability to read the room and adapt was truly remarkable." โ€” The Austin Club

Media

Live Synth Performance โ€“ Austin, TX
Austin Club Grand Piano Residency

Events & Flyers

Red River Hot Summer Nights โ€” So Many Cults performance at Elysium (Austin, TX)
DO512 SXSW Party โ€” So Many Cults performance at Hotel Vegas Austin (reached capacity)

Gear

Electric Guitar:

  • 2004 American Made Fender Stratocaster
  • 2012 Ibanez RGA
  • Fractal Audio AX8 Amp Modeler and Multi FX unit
  • Fender Princeton Reverb Amplifier
  • Fender Hot Rod Amplifier

Bass Guitar:

  • 2004 Fender Stu Ham Urge bass
  • Fender Rumble Bass Amplifier

Keys/Synth:

  • Nord Grand
  • Oberheim OB-6 6-voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

Open to acquiring additional gear for the right project. Happy to play provided gear if preferred.

Booking & Contact

Email: edwardsalexk@gmail.com

Phone: 480-721-8374 (text message preferred)

Location: Austin, TX ยท Available for travel

Website: pianobyalex.com

Video Gallery

Japan Jam ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Play
Japan Jam ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
At Peace Love and Soul live cafe with Japanese musicians who could not speak English โ€” spur of the moment jam done by ear, no sheet music.
Wilmington Jam Play
Wilmington Jam
Spur of the moment blues jam done without sheet music, all by ear.
Wilmington Jam 2 Play
Wilmington Jam 2
Spur of the moment blues jam done without sheet music, all by ear.
Guitar Solo Play
Guitar Solo
Electric guitar solo performing with Spruce Pine.