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Preston Reed learned guitar as a child on his father’s guitar and had a short stint at classical guitar with a too-severe teacher. When he was 16 his interest was rekindled by Jorma Kaukonen’s acoustic guitar-playing in Hot Tuna. He took the guitar again and began to compose his own songs in the style of Leo Kottke and John Fahey. His first public gig was at Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., in concert with Allen Ginsberg. He continued recording and performing and signed his first major label record deal with MCA Records with the help of his friend Lyle Lovett.[1]
Reed played with various other musicians, spanning the whole spectrum between Linda Ronstadt and rock – Band NRBQ. He was featured on American radio and TV - broadcasts. Between 1979 and 2007, he recorded 15 albums on several labels - mostly solo acoustic guitar -, guest-starred on other musicians productions, founded his own Outer Bridge-label and featured on two solo videos. He has been commissioned for film soundtracks and a suite of original music for the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet.
Preston Reed moved to Scotland in 2000. [2]
Technique and musical influences
First-time listeners to Preston Reed find it hard to believe it’s only one guitarist and his instrument. He plays with fingers, thumbs, fists and hands at once, suggesting a whole band at work: drummer, keyboardist, bassist and several guitarists at once. Some of his tunes invoke impressions of rock bands and dueling guitars, but he is also a player of blues or ballads reminiscent of Bill Evans, one of his musical idols.
Preston Reed learned guitar as a child on his father’s guitar and had a short stint at classical guitar with a too-severe teacher. When he was 16 his interest was rekindled by Jorma Kaukonen’s acoustic guitar-playing in Hot Tuna. He took the guitar again and began to compose his own songs in the style of Leo Kottke and John Fahey. His first public gig was at Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., in concert with Allen Ginsberg. He continued recording and performing and signed his first major label record deal with MCA Records with the help of his friend Lyle Lovett.[1]
Reed played with various other musicians, spanning the whole spectrum between Linda Ronstadt and rock – Band NRBQ. He was featured on American radio and TV - broadcasts. Between 1979 and 2007, he recorded 15 albums on several labels - mostly solo acoustic guitar -, guest-starred on other musicians productions, founded his own Outer Bridge-label and featured on two solo videos. He has been commissioned for film soundtracks and a suite of original music for the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet.
Preston Reed moved to Scotland in 2000. [2]
Technique and musical influences
First-time listeners to Preston Reed find it hard to believe it’s only one guitarist and his instrument. He plays with fingers, thumbs, fists and hands at once, suggesting a whole band at work: drummer, keyboardist, bassist and several guitarists at once. Some of his tunes invoke impressions of rock bands and dueling guitars, but he is also a player of blues or ballads reminiscent of Bill Evans, one of his musical idols.
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headey wrote:
more "OnTour"
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Cortlendt wrote:
He's great. Jeez I'm addicted to fingerpicking guitar play. Be sure to check First Impressions.
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NLLObStEr wrote:
I love this guy!
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zwurbelkurbel wrote:
Night Ride ist ein super song, zum einschlafen.
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GoodSirPete wrote:
so that's where andy mckee got his inspiration...
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freezegelman wrote:
Saw him in cork last night... loved it. Very reminiscent of other guitarists with a similar style.
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VickyBN1 wrote:
Saw him perform last night - excellent !!
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mishmarr wrote:
I just love Tractor Pull
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Ekemen wrote:
An orchestra consist of his very self. You should see him live to be convinced that he doesn't use a drummer, bassist and several guitarists to accompany him. I find the compositions worthy as well; but i suggest you see him live, at least find yourself a live video record...
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banapaulo wrote:
An absolutely amazing guitarist. Knew nothing about him, saw him in my local town in Cornwall and was blown away. If you have to get a track of his, get Metal. Border Towns is also fantastic.
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Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Preston Reed
An Spailpin Fanach,27-29 South Main Street., Cork, Ireland
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And then there were six! (Guitar magazine articles)
15 May 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/prestonreed
Between October 08 and Feb 09 Preston was featured in six of
Europes best Guitar magazines. We've found a place to 'hang'
the PDF's so you can read at your leisure.Preston featured in:
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