Preston Reed
Blues. Rock, Jazz
Preston Reed is recognised internationally as one of the greatest guitarists in the world, and also as a ground-breaking musical innovator.
In 1987 he invented a two-handed playing style and compositional approach that integrates the full percussive potential of the guitar body.
In doing so Reed revolutionized guitar playing.
The impact of Reed’s music can be seen and heard in the in the popularity of his style among guitar players and music lovers around the globe.
His compositions, combining elements of blues, rock, jazz, classical and bluegrass, are visually evocative, richly melodic and often devastatingly funky
Reed’s musical career, spanning nearly four decades, includes 15 solo albums to date and tours on four continents.
His critically-acclaimed, energy-packed shows delivered with a genial manner and wry sense of humour, continue to entertain and uplift audiences everywhere he plays.
Armed with a new signature guitar designed by Preston and built in Scotland by luthier Mark Bailey, Reed’s show will include new compositions from his upcoming album due for release early next year as well as his classic hits. See Preston here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oVzB0zRBU0
