“It was one of our better shows,” said guitarist Henry Boyd, 18, of Raleigh.
Go straight into quote and use NAP format. Note: In this exception to the rule, you start the attribution with the verb "said."
With set-up
The band’s guitarist, Henry Boyd, 18, of Raleigh was pleased with their performance.
“It was one of our better shows,” he said.
Keep set-up short, using NAP format. Note: Now, no need for the "said" exception.
Partial
Guitarist Henry Boyed, 18, of Raleigh said it “was one of our better shows.”
Note: no comma.
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