News

New Members

January 13, 2011

During the off-months, we bid farewell to members Ben Harbert and Alexander Sack. Ben is now teaching at Georgetown University and Alex is continuing to pursue his solo career in fine arts guitar. We owe many of our accomplishments to their endless contributions and we wish them the best of... read more »

Introducing Our New Website & Educational Programs!

January 13, 2011

After six months of hard work, we are proud to reveal our new and improved website. While there is plenty to peruse in its current state, more bells and whistles will be added throughout the year. One of the new site features we are most excited about is our outreach page. For 2011, the octet... read more »

We Go North - Berkeley, CA

June 16, 2010

Thanks to everyone that attended our REDCAT shows. We had a blast and were honored to share the stage with such great artists. In case you missed the Stravinsky Wind Octet premeire, we videotaped it and we will post the video soon. This Friday, June 18th, we return to the beautiful Hill... read more »

Recording Our Third Album At Knobworld

April 26, 2010

We recently began recording our third album at the studio Knobworld. We had a blast and would like to thank Jim Lang for all his help!! Stay tuned for an audio sample. For now, you can view some photos on our photo page. read more »

Farewell To Ben Harbert - Glendale, CA

April 5, 2010

For those who haven't heard the news, director Ben Harbert has accepted a tenure-track professorship position at Georgetown University. He and his family will be moving to Washington D.C. this summer. While Los Angeles Electric 8 will live on in his absence, we invite you to what will b... read more »

A Thank You And Announcing Our Third Studio Album

February 9, 2010

Thank you to all those that made it to our Santa Ana and Santa Barbara performances. We appreciate your support. In case you missed them we have posted pictures of both shows: Click Here We are excited to let you know that we will begin recording our third studio album! Stay tuned for m... read more »

Chocolate, Cellos and Electric Guitars

January 14, 2010

This Saturday January 16, 9pm Yost Theater - Santa Ana, CA - map click here With very close Pre-reception down the street 7:45-8:30 pm. 208N. Spurgeon St. - map click here We are kicking off the 2010 with a performance in Orange County with Cellist Carter Dewberry. Surprises ar... read more »

A Big Thank You!

December 16, 2009

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Armory this past Saturday. We appreciate your support. Stay tuned for news on upcoming performances and our second album, Imagined Overtures. read more »

Interlocking Textures

October 10, 2009

Hello, we have been working hard all summer for our upcoming season and will be presenting an exciting set of Interlocking Textures. What exactly does that mean? Well....   The Los Angeles Electric 8, the world's only electric guitar chamber octet, will perform music by American... read more »

We welcome our newest member, Tom Farrell

May 18, 2009

Tom Farrell is a Los Angeles based guitarist, composer and performer. A Chicago native, Tom recieved his M.M. from Northwestern University in Classical Guitar Performance where he studied with the Waller and Maxwell Duo. In January of 2000, he was awarded first place in the Society of Americ... read more »