Three Quote Structures

Without set-up

“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."

If you have already introduced the person in the story, it would look like this:

"It was one of our better shows," Boyd said.

With set-up

The band’s guitarist, 18-year-old Henry Boyd 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 that Friday's performance “was one of our better shows.”

Note: no comma.