Preston Reed

Drawing on blues, rock, funk and jazz influences among others Preston Reed’s vast range of explosively original music will forever change your expectations of a guitarist. Reed revolutionised the way the acoustic guitar is played. He has inspired generations of musicians and enchanted audiences the world over. First-time listeners find it impossible to believe that they're hearing just the one musician, in real time.

While never letting his extraordinary technique overshadow the beauty of his music, Reed engages the entire instrument, creating a rock/jazz rhythm section, melody line and chordal accompaniment simultaneously; hauling out an orchestra you never knew was hidden inside. At full tilt, his fingers, thumbs, fists and hands at once suggest a drummer, keyboardist, bassist and several guitarists at work.

Preston Reed is a performer that can change the mood in a room from one song to the next. He riffs with the conviction and guts of a rock band, yet plays with the subtlety of that most delicate of jazz pianists, Bill Evans. There are no fancy gadgets or gimmicky FX - just 6 strings (or occasionally 12), two hands and a daring and innovative musical imagination that crosses all boundaries.




“…. a major musical talent” Manchester Evening News


“True spellbinding guitar mastery” Guitarist Magazine


“Remarkable…. Mesmerising…” UNCUT


“In a class of his own” London Evening Standard


“Amazing….hypnotic” The Scotsman


“Absolutely unmissable” The Herald

“Heart stopping tour de force” Billboard


“Will drop your jaw” Playboy


“Reed's fiendishly intricate blend of blues, rock, country and metal styles ducks and weaves itself away from measurability” The Irish Times