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11/30/02 05:26:45 AM
Name: THE LINDSAY FAMILY
Comments: Hi Preston and Cath, the Lindsay
family here (Richard form Ullapools gang) Hope you
are well and keeping busy!!!!!!! Great time was had
by all at Ullapool, really a treat to listen to you
play .
Let us know if you will be coming to Glasgow.
Take care Moira and Robin .
11/29/02 12:31:56 PM
Name: STEV!E
Comments: Hey, first of all I think we all want
2 say a big thanx 2 preston 4 posting up here
again, it means a lot 2 all of us 2 know u check
this out. 2nd, a few people have said they're going
to email the LATER show on BBC to recommend Preston
as a possible guest. MG has, Christine has and i
hav, and i would just like to ask every1 2 do the
same, it doesnt take many of us for them to listen!
So, here's the EXACT web adress u want to take u
straight there, if you are interested in supporting
Preston :
http://www.bbc.co.uk/feedback/#c That'll take u
straight to where u email. C y'all soon STEV!E
11/29/02 07:14:31 AM
Name: Charmaine
Comments: Hi Preston, I was lucky enough to
catch you at Bad Bobs in London the other week and
I felt compelled to email you and tell you that I
have never experienced such an amazing talent as
your guitar playing. I was blown away! You are
truly a genius with the guitar and listening to you
gave me goosebumps. I think MG is right in saying
that exposure on Later would be great for you. I
will also be emailing the show to tell them this
and I would urge any other posters to do the same.
Best wishes Charmaine xx
11/28/02 04:07:25 PM
Name: Preston
Comments: Stevie and other message board
contributors, I'm deeply moved and gratified by
your kind words. When I realize through reading
your feedback that I have reached real people with
my music, it makes all of this worth doing. I am
always grateful for any support you can give and/or
ideas or suggestions you may have. Thank you so
much for caring enough to contribute to this
message board. MG in particular, thank you for your
"call to action". Yes, I would love the opportunity
to share my music with a wider audience and would
be thrilled to appear on Jools Holland. Anything
can do to help make that happen would be greatly
appreciated.
11/28/02 10:07:12 AM
Name: STEV!E
Comments: Hey, I'm replying 2 MGz comment about
how Preston should be getting more exposure. I 100%
agree, i think people should know what they're
missing out on! I'ma email the show too! Neway how
ya'll doin? Preston, if u b readin this, please
post cuz u aint in a while!!! Still think ur the
best guitarist in the WORLD!!! Cya
STEV!E
11/28/02 09:42:23 AM
Name: MG
Comments: I think it is high time that this
wonderful guitarest was taken to a wider audience.
I have e-mailed the Jools Holland show
(www.bbc.co.uk/later) to suggest that Preston be
given some exposure on the show. I can't remember
ever seeing a musician with such an idiosyncratic
style,technical skill and the crucial ability to
apply a bit of passion to music. There just aren't
enough places in Britain to showcase this type of
genuine music (i.e. not rock, nu-metal, garage,
hardcore, R n B etc). Preston needs a bigger
audience. Anyone who's seen him, please e-mail the
show.
11/25/02 09:39:57 AM
Name: al
Comments: Preston, please advise where I can
order some finger picks like the ones you use.
Thanks Al
11/22/02 09:15:01 AM
Name: cgcgce
Comments: Hello Preston,would you be so kind as
to tell me what tunings are you using for 'Warm Up
Song','No Problem' and 'Driving School'.I checked
your tuning list to no avail MUCH APPRECIATED
11/15/02 01:22:46 PM
Name: Merryl
Comments: Hi Preston,My name's Merryl, I met you
at your Dublin gig last week. Just wanted to let
you know how inspiring it was to witness someone
being sooo creative on guitar. It really was spirit
filled just like your words on your cd cover. I
wish wish wish I could get a guitar lesson (or two)
from you. Write back if you get a chance.
Hope your day is happy! merryl
11/15/02 12:26:02 PM
Name: Todd
Comments: Hey Preston,
Are you coming to California anytime this
year?
I wanted to know if you are still using the
Compact 60 amp, and also wanted to know why not the
acousticube?? I'm in the market for one of the
two.
Peace,
todd[8)]
11/13/02 10:40:09 AM
Name: Peter and Barbara
Comments: Thanks for a great concert in Dublin
on November 10 - amazing sound from one guitar.
Hope you come back soon
11/13/02 05:47:06 AM
Name: Peter
Comments: Hi,
Just a note to say what an amazing show you gave
in Dublin on the 10th November. Well worth coming
out to see you on a cold night.
All the best for the rest of the tour and come
back to Ireland soon.
11/11/02 02:30:41 PM
Name: Conor .W.
Comments: I was at your show last night in
Dublin I've never seen anyone play a guitar like
that before I was a bit disapointedwhen you did'nt
play any rock but anyway it was a good show.
I play the guitar myself so the next time your
in Dublin where the Guiness is black and the girls
are cheap we should duet.
PS.I was in the front row to your
fearthest left.
11/11/02 01:57:44 PM
Name: Conor
Comments: Great gig last night in Dublin, first
time ive seen anything like that. Come back
soon.
Keep up the good work.
11/11/02 01:57:08 AM
Name: David Croke
Comments: Hi Preston,
That was an amazing gig in Dublin last night.
Come back soon!
David.
11/11/02 01:10:01 AM
Name: James
Comments: Hey Preston, I was at your gig in
Dublin last night. I never thought I could see and
hear a guitar do what you made yours do. I've never
seen playing like it, and hope you come back
ASAP.
11/10/02 10:25:25 AM
Name: Lee
Comments: hey preston great show in derry great
playing too! you rock
11/10/02 08:49:22 AM
Name: Stevie
Comments: Hi Preston
Saw you live in the Nerve Centre Derry last
night. Very inspiring stuff. Keep up the good work
your music is beautiful man. Can't wait to see you
again.
regards
stevie
11/10/02 04:56:55 AM
Name: gary
Comments: Guitar makers of the universe you have
met your maker.Gary Cunningham Derry. The gig in
Derry was fantastic even though only a handful
showed. Yet still Preston took to the stage to show
us all how it should be done.
11/09/02 11:40:44 AM
Name: Steven
Comments: Hey people whats happenin?
1st off, how u doin Preston, u aint posted up
here in a while so just thought id say hi!
no.2 When is the re-worked version of
"Ladies Night" coming out?
and 3...Just wondering what everyonez fave
Preston tracks are! Please post back to let me
know. My top 3 are :
1. Metal 2. Rain Maker 3. Ladies Night
cu soon! STEV!E
11/09/02 10:59:55 AM
Name: Declan Milne
Comments: hello preston, i met you today at the
nerve centre in Derry when you did the masterclass.
i bought your handwritten notes CD. its amazing
work. just thought i'd let you know thanx for
signing the CD
11/08/02 05:28:12 PM
Name: Pali T.W. Ka`aihue
Comments: Greetings and Aloha Preston!
I met you eons ago when you did your guitar
clinic at Easy Music Center (some of my buddies
there took you out to eat Filipino Food
afterward)
*PLEASE* do a concert here!!! (or hell,
take a vacation! if you need a tour guide, let me
know)
11/08/02 11:16:06 AM
Name: Sting
Comments: Listen and learn good people of the
world. Watch Preston's space.
11/05/02 12:22:44 PM
Name: Iain
Comments: I was at your gig in Kirkwall. It was
amazing thanks for signing my CD.
p.s don't listen to Harry he's a fiend.
10/28/02 02:47:32 PM
Name: Joan Outram
Comments: Hi Preston,
I was at the Irvine Harbour arts centre. I
looked round at the crowd and everyone was smiling.
You created that smile as well as the wonderful
sounds but I think I will give up trying to play
guitar. I just cant reach the standard you set.
Best wishes and Haste ye Back
Joan
10/27/02 08:00:20 AM
Name: Kevin
Comments: hey preston was at your gig in girvan
last night. what a great performance. hope to see
you doing another gig in girvan
10/26/02 11:18:20 AM
Name: Prue Sokell
Comments: enjoyed concert in Edinburgh and
bought CD - great. Am
using one track as my 'tingle factor 'choice' at
ChichesterJazz Club
in December
10/26/02 09:45:53 AM
Name: lloyd
Comments: Hey, im 13 and i saw u at the irvine
harber arts center and u were brilliant. hope to
see u agian,
10/24/02 03:02:36 PM
Name: james
Comments: I thought your show in edinburgh was
great. Im 11 and i'll be trying to learn some of
your stuff so mabye i'll be able to play some next
time i see you.
10/24/02 06:21:06 AM
Name: Kendo
Comments: Sorry I coughed all through your
performance at the Howden Art Centre in Livingston!
Hope it didn't put you off too much. Even though I
was at death's door (flu) I wouldn't have missed it
for anything. You are truly a unique and inspiring
musician. I'm a Bass Player - I wonder if I could
incorporate your technique into my style? Hmmmm - I
can feel some experimentation coming on!
10/18/02 01:46:23 PM
Name: Amanda Hug'n. Kiss
Comments: Saw your Livingston gig on 17th Oct.
was well impressed at your amazing talent/gift
Best regards
A. H. Kiss
10/18/02 05:57:05 AM
Name: Steven
Comments: hey Preston, I was at the Livingston
concert last night aswell, and i thought you were
brilliant. U have inspired me even more to stick in
with playing my guitar! I've been listening to
"Metal" all day. I was looking for "Rainmaker" but
it wasn't on either album you were selling, how
could i get hold of it? Hope 2 c u again soon!
S
10/18/02 03:23:32 AM
Name: Frances
Comments: I saw you at Howden Centre Livingstone
Thursday 17th Oct. I spoke to you on the way out
and said I would visit your web site.
I loved your performance.. in a few short hours
you took me to many places around the world. I went
to Italy to the market square with a fountain and
cobbled streets, I went to Japan on a train, I went
accross the water to Mull,and many many more
visionary places...I even went to an anywhere bar
at 3am. I wish I had seen you in
Harry's Bar!
Thank you
10/14/02 12:14:45 PM
Name: Harry
Comments: Hi, Preston!
I was at your session at the New Phoenix In
Kirkwall last night; You said to drop by on your
message board, so here I am.
Thanks for a really, really wonderful evening.
Will set about ordering your albums as soon as I
can scratch the funds together.
P.S. Tell Cath that I found out it's
"Foetuses"
10/12/02 09:31:27 PM
Name: kalen
Comments: Man i have never seen you live, but
man you have deffinatley inspired me i compleatly
digg your music, i picked up your instructional
video and have not took it out of the VCR you are
incredible !!!! thanks for producing awsome
music!!!!
10/12/02 01:23:59 AM
Name: Denise and Grant
Comments: heard you last night at East Grange
Loft Forres Scotland thought you were great,
technique very unuseual but very impressive look
forward to seeing you again bye
10/11/02 07:09:52 PM
Name: Bruce M.
Comments: The individual transcription for
"Digitalia" is now available. Click the "Individual
Guitar Transcriptions" link at the top of the front
page.
"Digitalia" is a fingerpicking delight
Preston first recorded on the release Playing By
Ear (Flying Fish, 324) and is now available on the
recording Preston Reed (Flying Fish, 7011)
10/01/02 08:07:57 AM
Name: Kevin
Comments: Hi Preston. You were great (again) at
Henry's Jazz Bar on 26th. I've been listening to
the album Handwritten Notes non stop since then and
it's brilliant! I thought it might not have the
same appeal as the live gig, with not being able to
see the guitar technique but I was wrong about
that. Every song is completely individual and
really well composed. I can visualise the Scottish
Highlands in "Crossing the River", Italian villages
in "Love in the Old Country" (my personal
favourite), and some kind of Swamp Monster in
"Nightride"! I'll be keeping an eye open for your
next Edinburgh gig. Thanks for some great
music.
09/27/02 06:40:18 AM
Name: Mike
Comments: I saw you on 26sept'02 at 'Hennrys
jazz bar' in Edinburgh.
I was the guy that spoke to you in the
toilets(not the best place to speak to someone) and
told you that I was into Electronic Dance music. I
thought that was a real dumb thing to say to an
acoustic guitarist but what I was trying to say was
that your music or more your style of playing
totaly blew me away. I just wanted you to know that
your music had maybe a wider appeal than you might
have thought. Truly AWSOME
09/25/02 10:36:18 AM
Name: Wade
Comments: Preston,
I saw you when I was in like 9th grade or
something. You played in Toledo, OH at Toledo
University with Daniel Stevenson. It was truly
amazing how you play guitar. I couldn't believe it,
but I was watching it the entire time.
Bravo, Bravo!! I remember the song "Metal" and
"Hansel's Saw" the most because of their diversity
amongst the others. Kicked ass, man!!
09/24/02 11:04:14 AM
Name: Dan
Comments: Hello;
I know this question has been asked before but
is there any news on when the book of
transcriptions for Prestons music will be
released???....thanks
09/23/02 03:31:33 PM
Name: Jay
Comments: Hey Nelson I saw Preston play in NC
recently and man was I blown away! Sleep? I didn't
blink just in case I missed something.
Unless you mean the ballads, there awesome too
but that is one serious live show. You should check
out the other CDs there are about 13 not just two.
Keep it coming Preston your an inspiration!
09/23/02 12:27:39 PM
Name: nelson
Comments: you blew my mind man. Im the kid in
the front from chattanooga. even though some of
your stuff almost put me to sleep, your the only
person Ive ever seen that could make 2 cds with
just an acoustic. Ill be bragging about that
expierence ofr a while. =-)
09/15/02 07:03:16 PM
Name: Mike
Comments: Saw your performance at Six String...I
was impressed, you're incrediably talented. I liked
Metal and Run. What was the song named after the
Brazilian dancer? I'll be picking up a CD off the
web. My seventeen year old son plays the guitar.
He's recently told us he wants to go to music
school (this was a revelation), and become a
sessions player. Any advice.
Mike Barritt
Cary, Nc
09/15/02 02:50:08 PM
Name: Linda
Comments: I caught your act last night. I think
you are very talented but either I saw you at a
down time or I am missing something. I sure do
expect to hear great things about you because
talent like yours just doesn't go unnoticed. I hope
you will connect more with the audience....like at
least say hi when you first come out on stage and
that you will experiment with other forms of
music....adding of course your own unique twist.
Best wishes.
09/14/02 07:48:55 PM
Name: Jim
Comments: WOW! Until 9/12/02, I hadn't even hear
of you but listening to an afternoon program on
WNCW radio from western NC, I heard you play
several songs while in the studio. The announcer
mentioned you'd be playing in Maryville TN on
Saturday night and I thought, well I should go hear
this guy, so tonight I did. Your playing is
terrific. I can't classify it -- rock? funk? blues?
jazz? -- some of each I guess but it's really
great. I'm telling my friends and coworkers to buy
your CD's too. But listening to you, while great,
is not as good as seeing you play in that amazing
style. Glad to see you're coming back to Steve
Kaufman's camp next June. Keep it up.
09/04/02 10:37:47 PM
Name: Andy McKee
Comments: Hi Preston. I just wanted to stop by
and let you know that you have been a real
inspiration for me. I saw you perform a clinic for
Washburn guitars way back in 1995 in Topeka, KS.
After I saw you that night, my whole direction in
music was changed. I've learned alot from you and
wanted to say thanks for the inspiration and
insight. It changed my life. It lead me to 3rd
place last year in the National Fingerstyle Guitar
Championships!
Take care,
Andy
09/03/02 10:57:16 PM
Name: Jacob
Comments: Hey Preston sorry to bother you again
but i was wondering what movie was it that you made
the film score for? Oh and also i went to Barnes
and Nobels to see if they might have any of your
cd's and when i asked then about handwritten notes
they said it was out of stock! that really appauld
me since it is your new album do you know of any
reason this could be?
08/24/02 03:58:03 PM
Name: Jacob
Comments: Well Preston i again was listening and
watching your video and i have to say i love it so
very much hahaha. But i was wondering have you ever
thought of doing a live cd? Maybe like a live cd
from your cafe Milano video? just a thought because
i really love that video and all the songs.
Especially you and Lawerence Juber. Man i mean to
just be able to play like 1/16th of how you guys
play would be an honor thank you so much for the
best music
08/15/02 03:00:18 PM
Name: al
Comments: Hi Preston I have never enjoyed
playing so much. It's worth the prectice time. I am
doing Tribes, Slap Funk, and Border Towns. "This is
from the guitar of Preston Reed" is my introduction
to each of your songs. Do you have any more
tablature? Please inform.
08/11/02 04:04:37 PM
Name: Bruce M.
Comments: Guitarists, please note that 3 new
individual transcriptions are available - Accufuse,
Gone But Not Forgotten, and Fat Boy. These
transcriptions include standard notation and
tablature and are reviewed by Preston for accuracy.
See the link on the front page for more
information.
08/10/02 03:30:59 AM
Name: JOE
Comments: I RECENTLY BOUGHT A BOOK/CD (PUB BY
NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP)MUSIC OF BRAZIL. ITS GOT
QUITE A FEW COMPLETE PEICES AS WELLAS LOADS RHYTHM
EXERCISES PLAYED AT FAST AND SLOW TEMPO. (THEY ALSO
DO A BOOK/CD FOR THE AFRICAN AND FLAMENCO TRIP).IF
YOU ARE LIKE ME A GUITAR/COMPOSER AND HAVE THOUGHT
ABOUT ENCORPORATING "WORLD RHYTHMS" INTO YOUR
PEICES IN THE WAY ALEX DE GRASSI HAS DONE ON BRIGHT
SKY BY PIERRE BENSUSAN HAS ON KADARIMDOU BUT DONT
WANT WANT TO BUY LOAD OF BOOKS TO GET A GOOD
UNDERSTANDING OF THE GENRE,THEN I THINK THESE
BOOK/CD PACKAGES ARE GREAT VALUE!
I ONLY HAVE ONE PRESTON REED CD AT THE MOMENT
BUT IM SURE THERE IS SOME WORLD RHYTHMS IN CROSSING
OPEN WATER????????
08/06/02 12:47:41 AM
Name: Kevin
Comments: Hi Preston. I saw you at the Hub in
Edinburgh recently. Not just amazing guitar
playing, I reckon you must be a mean drummer too.
Reminded me of the drummers I saw in Morocco.
07/31/02 05:25:11 AM
Name: JOE
Comments: HI RYAN
YOU CAN GET A VIDEO AND TAB BOOKLET FROM
WWW.HOMESPUNVIDEOS.COM. IT FEATURES FOUR OF
PRESTONS TUNES
07/30/02 01:38:55 AM
Name: Helen
Comments: Came to see your gig at the hub last
night and just wanted to say that I thought it was
brilliant. I am moving to london in sept, any plans
to play down there?
07/07/02 04:50:29 PM
Name: Quentin
Comments: Any plans to come to Houston, Texas
soon?
07/04/02 03:20:29 PM
Name: Preston
Comments: Thanks so much to every person who has
been to a recent live performance and posted a
message. Your feedback means the world to me.
xxx
07/02/02 09:03:11 AM
Name: Preston
Comments: Todd,
Thanks for your message. I recently started
using the AER Compact 60 at gigs around the U.K.
and really like it. I would recommend it over any
small acoustic amp on the market. It reproduces my
guitar sound with warmth, clarity and accuracy. It
is virtually noise-free.
It has an amazingly big sound for its size and
weight. It is easy to tote around with a gig bag.
It sets up in seconds, is simple to use and has a
great sounding reverb. As with many German
products, you may be paying more, but you get what
you pay for...quality, innovative design,
reliability etc. I now have more control over my
sound in every performing situation thanks to this
little amp.
06/30/02 07:35:11 PM
Name: todd
Comments: Preston,
I noticed that you are now using the AER amp,
and wondered how you like it compared to the
Ultrasound AG -100. Don't worry, I'm not affiliated
with either company, but I will probably buy the
Ultrasound since I can't find anything that sounds
better in the under $1000.00 price range. I notice
that Don Ross has also switched to the acousticube.
Are they better for the kick-butt fingerstyle
stuff?
By the way, you rock!
Peace,
Todd K.
06/29/02 01:58:16 PM
Name: Jacob
Comments: Preston,
I would like to thank you for opening up a whole
new world of playing. I have been playing the
Guitar for about 5 years now and around a year or
so ago a friend of mine showed me the video of you
at Cafe Milano. I was astounded to say the least.
We must have watched that video about 4 times all
the way through before I could even try and get out
of my seat. After we watched that he pulled out
another video and put it in, It was your
Instructional video off of Homespun. Needless to
say I borrowed it from him and tried to convince
myself i could play like you. Well after about 4
hours I got down 1.10 secs of Slap Funk hahaha. I'm
still a year later trying to get down the
fingerpicking parts for it. I would like to thank
you again for showing there is alway more you can
do with a Guitar. I am surprised that none of the
churches around have labeled it a sin to listen to
your music because your playing skills are greatly
coveted hahaha.
06/27/02 05:32:16 AM
Name: leeanne
Comments: Hello there,
My friend and I saw you at the Lemon Tree in
Aberdeen and really enjoyed our evening. Thanx for
a great night and we hope to see you in Aberdeen
again real soon. x
06/23/02 06:30:47 AM
Name: abbey
Comments: Thank u Preston for a great show u did
at Sessions near Daviot-Inverness Scotland. My
friend and myself really enjoyed ure playing just a
shame there wasnt enough people there!!! I bought
ure cd- Handwritten Notes, ive played it so many
times and feel u can listen 2 it no matter what
kinda mood ure in! Hope 2 c u up in the highlands
again. Best wishes abbey fron Inverness Scotland
xxxx
06/18/02 06:25:31 AM
Name: Bruce M.
Comments: Hi Dan,
The holes on Preston's Ovation are not filled in
with anything, they just were never cut out. See
the 'Gear' page for more information on Preston's
Adamas guitar. Go to 'Recordings' -> 'Tunings'
-> 'Gear'
06/17/02 09:18:42 PM
Name: Dan
Comments: Hello;
I have an 1984 collectors series Ovation that I
love to use to play Preston's music. I noticed that
on Preston's concert video that some of the holes
above the fretboard were filled on his Ovation with
something so it would be easier to do percussion.
What is he using to fill the holes and is it
permanent.... Thanks
06/10/02 06:19:57 AM
Name: joe
Comments: HI DAN
IF YOU CLICK ON "RECORDINGS" ON THIS HOME PAGE
YOU WILL FIND"TUNINGS" ON THE TOP LEFT HAND
PAGE.
P.S. DO YOU NEED ANY HELP GETTING OUT OF BED IN
THE MORNING????????????
06/08/02 06:54:19 PM
Name: Ryan Gaudet
Comments: I've been a Preston Reed fan for about
10 years now and have been monitoring this message
board for a couple of months and am anxious to
purchase a copy of the music book that's coming
out. I've done a couple of transcriptions for some
of his fingerpicking songs such as "A Day at the
Races", "Chop till you drop" and "Accufuse" but I'd
like to see how the "Over the neck" and some of the
percussion for songs like Ladies Night and Slap
Funk is transcribed.
Does anyone know who is transcribing the songs?
Is it Preston himself?
PS. Love to see Preston in Winnipeg, Canada
sometime.
06/08/02 01:48:31 AM
Name: Aaron
Comments: Thanks for coming to the Highlands,
your shows at Inverness and Daviot were a complete
inspiration to us. The CDs are superb (haven't been
out of the CD player), thanks for taking the time
to sign them, we look forward to your next visit to
Scotland. All the best for future recordings,
cheers!
06/06/02 08:10:41 AM
Name: Gary & Susan O'Neil
Comments: Thanks again for signing both the new
CDs we bought at last night's incredible
performance (Inverness), and also Gary's prized
copy of "The Road Less Travelled". As a guitarist,
Gary was amazed , but as a non-player, I was
totally fascinated and completely mesmerised by
your technique . We are both now well and truly
"hooked", and will keep an eye on the web site for
future Scottish gigs.
06/05/02 04:10:59 PM
Name: Peter Bissett
Comments: Thanks for visiting Oban (Scotland)
last night.
Thoroughly enjoyed (understatement) the concert.
Just when I thought there could never be a new
dimension to the art of accoustic guitar playing
... You proved me wrong. I'm listening to your CD
as I write and although I have only been aware of
your existence since your recent 'slot' on Celtic
Connections, I shall certainly be following your
future. Thanks again for the inspirational
performance.
05/31/02 04:14:46 PM
Name: Peter Milne
Comments: Hi Preston
It was a great pleasure to see you at the Lemon
Tree in Aberdeen last night. Just an incredible
performance and thanks for taking the time to have
a chat and to sign my albums and CDs. Heest ye
back!
05/31/02 12:57:30 PM
Name: Bruce M.
Comments: Endorphin, I don't know it you have
seen this or if it will answer your questions re:
strings, but if you go to the Gear page Preston
talks about strings and technique. Go to
Recordings, then Tunings, then Gear.
05/30/02 05:19:07 PM
Name: Bruce M.
Comments: Dan, there is a database of many of
Preston's tunings on this site. Click the
Recordings link and then click the Tunings
link.
05/30/02 10:46:10 AM
Name: Dan
Comments: Hello;
Does anyone know if there is a listing on the
web of what the guitar tunings for Preston's songs
are.... thanks
05/29/02 09:30:47 PM
Name: The Wandering Endorphin
Comments: Hi Preston,
I met you at Shubbas in Chicago earlier this
yearafter the show. (Buy the way, your performance
wasincredible. The friend I brought along is true
PrestonReed fan now.) You were being pulled away
(literally)before I could ask you a question about
your guitar.
Here is my problem. When I'm using the tuning
CGDGADI get a buzz out of the CG strings. Has this
or doesthis happen to you? And how did you or
Ovation solvethe problem?
Here is what I've tried so far:
*recrowned the frets
*raised the action up, way more than normal
*I use medium strings, and if I go light I would
think
it would be even more buzzing
*I've tried other guitars, (even Ovation) same
buzzing
There is not much buzzing at all when I tune up
allthe strings a whole step (DAEABE) but I really
likethe deep tones from your tuning and hope not
tochange.
Please help if you have any thoughts or
suggestions.
THANKS
jim
05/23/02 02:33:36 AM
Name: Walter Flanagan
Comments: Another unique guitarist honours the
Studio/Hartlepool with a great
performance.Thoroughly enjoyed the night, thanks
for coming to the Studio.Really different style,
nice to hear some different material
05/22/02 04:18:25 PM
Name: Noah
Comments: Preston,
Where the heck is your tab book? I'm hoping
you'll have some of your older fingerpicking staff
in there like Accufuse and The Wirewhip. The
slappin' stuff is too hard on my guitar finish.
Cheers,
Noah
05/16/02 09:57:11 PM
Name: Bryan Wang
Comments: Hello Preston,
I still remember 3 yrs ago,I watched the video
"All Star Guitar Night"and saw your performence,the
only word I can describe my feeling is--"shocked"!
I deeply want to learn this kind of skills, so I
bought your personnal video (both concert &
instructional video) Wow~it really cost a lot to
mail a video tape from US to Asia.But it's
priceless to me.Because of the video,I can play
"Tribes" & "Slap Funk" now. Will you publish
any transcription or new video?
I hunger for learning more AMAZING
songs~especially "Blasting Cap" Last summer,I went
UC Berkely to learn English.I was eager that I can
see your performence in Healdsbug Guitar Festval
and buy more CD,Video,etc. But I had not get
Driver's license then, so I gave up.What a
pity.....
The best agent in Taiwan is "AGTM"-Acoustic
GuiTar Music club, I'm the memeber,too.We invited
Steaven King, Don Ross, Peter Finger, Isato
Nakagawa before.You can mail to
agtm@ms12.hinet.net, the leader
Mr.Huang. Hope you can come Here
ALL THE BEST,
Bryan
05/12/02 04:00:35 AM
Name: Bryan Wang
Comments: Hello! Preston,I love your music !!!!
I live in Taiwan.Hope you can come here...
05/12/02 03:50:27 AM
Name: Preston Reed
Comments: I used to sing. It's true. Don't tell
anyone! It was the only way I could get gigs back
in the seventies, before the new genre of solo
acoustic guitar had been recognized for what it is.
I played/sang several original tunes, as well as
blues tunes learned mostly from the first Hot Tuna
record.
The title of the tune you are talking about is
"French Wine Blues". It was intended as a wry wink
at my wife at the time, who was a wine lover.
05/07/02 06:09:14 AM
Name: Tim Reid
Comments: Hi all-
Way, Way back I saw a taped performance of
Preston Reed on WGBY - public television in
Springfield, MA. The thing I remember most is that
Preston performed a song with vocals! Something
about varieties of wine for various romantic uses.
Does this ring a bell for anyone?
Was that song ever recorded?
05/07/02 03:18:20 AM
Name: joe
Comments: "Crossing open water" from the cd
"Handwritten Notes" is a "modern master
piece".Stand aside mona lisa!
05/06/02 08:39:10 PM
Name: Nathan
Comments: Ron,
a tab book is purported to be in print, but as
yet its release date is somewhat undefined. Many
fans are FEVERISHLY AWAITING its release--hurry up
Preston...please!
05/05/02 01:39:19 PM
Name: ron adams
Comments: i want to try learn to play some of
your music. is there any available? i can't find
any anywhere.
thanks.
04/20/02 08:52:03 AM
Name: The Wandering Endorphin
Comments: Hi Preston!
A few years back I stopped playing guitar
because of the usual band problems. I suppose I got
feed up with the whole scene. Looking back I wasn't
a very happy person. Then one day I was flipping
through a HomeSpun catalog and came across your
video. The discription (expanding the realm of
acoustic playing) is what really caught my
attention. It seemed inspiring and I certainly
needed that. Ofcourse like so many of your fans the
first time they saw you, I was in awe to say the
least. Infact I'm still in awe every time I put on
one of your CDs.
It's been a couple years since then and I got
one CD recorded, another on the way, lots of shows
and I'm a happier person because of it. Thanks for
the endless inspiration Preston!
04/15/02 12:32:24 PM
Name: TheRainmaker
Comments: Hey!
I would REALLY appreciate to know If one day
Preston`s gonna do some shows in Canada..
I live in montreal , and still waitin to see him
around..
Or if he plans to play in toronto , or ottawa ,
or vancouver , ...
Id appreciate any infos about his after britain
tour..
Thankx!
Rain
04/11/02 08:47:53 PM
Name: The Birthday Fairey
Comments: Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Dear Preston
Much love to Catherine too !
04/10/02 06:40:34 PM
Name: playerman
Comments: Hi, i like Preston,s Cd,s a lot.
Does anyone have Tabledit. guitar Pro files PDF
or midi files of Preston Reed and related
guitarists like Don Ross, Doug Smith etc.
Any URL is welcome or good file Would certainly
appreciate .
Playerman.
04/10/02 06:51:40 AM
Name: Derek Oliphant
Comments: I was helping my mate decorate his
bathroom when we decided some music was necessary.
Up came radio Scotland and your goodself. We both
play accoustic guitar ( well we did till we heard
you ) and your music quite simple stunned us ! I
have found your Scotish tour dates and plan to see
you at Oban, Mull or Largs. Can't wait.
Der O
04/06/02 01:39:05 PM
Name: theRainmaker
Comments: Currently listening to preston`s
stuff..
Someone here could tell me how the hell it`s
possible to play an ending like the one on Night
ride ?? I mean , some of this stuff is playable ,
but geez...that is insane 46 hands playing..
Rain
03/27/02 03:07:56 PM
Name: Sammie T.
Comments: Still anxiously awaiting the book...
(Sorry, I'm usually a real pest...)
03/18/02 07:03:18 AM
Name: The_Rainmaker
Comments: Here`s a message for Preston..
Hoping you read yourself yor message , i want to
say this...
I`m an contemporary acoustic guitar player , and
i must say Hedges , Ross , Mclaughlin , Kottke have
changed my vision of aplyin and music in totality
,
But you have changed a good part of the rythms
in my hands , and my soul.. I wanna say thanks man
for this MUSIC ! And , here in montreal , there`s
more people than you can imagine that are ready for
you in concert here..
Are you thinking of coming over here soon?
the_Rainmaker
PS ; Ive made a cd , and i think it`s some way
of playing never heard of before..id be glad to
send you one of my cd wherever you are..
03/15/02 07:33:02 AM
Name: Nitroseb
Comments: Hi, I just come back from your show,
what a wonderfull one, it was in Lille (France).
Listening to your music was so beautifull. That was
the first time I saw you and I hope not the last,
come back as soon as possible to show us what you
are able to do. So I really wanna wish you all the
best fot the future. ;o)
Sebastien
02/24/02 09:58:14 PM
Name: Mark Hawks
Comments: Preston
Just wanted to say what a great time I had at
your show in Birmingham last night. It was a blast
getting to watch you in action. I'm looking forward
to your next show. Best of luck with your tour.
-Mark Hawks www.Michigan-FGS.org
02/23/02 09:44:06 PM
Name: Mike Kirk
Comments: Great concert last night at Shuba's
Tavern (Chicago). Saw Preston over 14 years ago at
a Michigan Tech coffeehouse concert and had
forgotten about his skillful and unique playing
style - unbelieveable talent!
I highly recommend to see him perform live -you
will appreciate the music on his CDs even more.
All the best for future success.
02/22/02 12:04:07 PM
Name: Heather Kerry
Comments: Preston Reed
might i say you are one of the most incredable
guitar players i have ever seen. i saw you last
night at the Carp and it was my first time.thank
you so much for the experience. my husband is also
a musician and you inspired him and his bass
player.COME AGAIN TO ILL. WHEN IT'S WARM. i heard
about your wifes voice(i have the cd,but it's at my
husband studio)next time bring her up for one song.
good luck and enjoy your ride.
02/14/02 11:00:57 PM
Name: Ron Leigh
Comments: Hi Preston,
My name is Ron Leigh and I own and operate a
guitar store in Melbourne, Australia. I sell your
videos in the store and they've created some
interest. Is any of your music published, or can
you give me any information on when your book that
I've read about on the site will be available ?
Thanks
Ron Leigh
02/11/02 08:47:16 AM
Name: Nicholas Burke
Comments: Hey Preston...Was kicking around the
Ovation Website, and like wow look who I found...I
actually mention you in my high school yearbook, As
being a primary influence on my steel
string/instrumentalist leanings in my early guitar
playing days..
Caught you first on what I believe was a PBS/TV
special and then Live at the Stony Creek Puppet
house in Branford CT years ago.. Purchased an
original "Instrumental Landings Cd at the time and
thrilled to see your still "string strangling"
Hoping to see you in RI soon..
regards...
Nick Burke..
02/06/02 10:46:43 AM
Name: Your American Fan Club
Comments: Wow! You are doing so amazingly well!
I send a pep squad of rowdy angels to cheer you
on!
01/11/02 11:32:03 AM
Name: Sammie T.
Comments: Anxiously awaiting the book...
01/09/02 05:01:08 PM
Name: Daniel
Comments: Thank you Preston Reed, for making a
great record!I've had it for about a year but am
just now tapping on to you're site,good job on that
too.I am planning on going to the March 1st tour
date.Are you going to be playing any new
material?
12/31/01 04:24:57 PM
Name: Preston Reed
Comments: HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone, and thank
you all for your support over the last year. Please
keep visiting and using this message board. It's a
wonderful way to hear from you. Watch for more cd's
and my book coming out this year. If you want a
Preston Reed concert in your area, let Catherine
and me know who and where you are.
Special thanks to Bruce Muckala for designing
and maintaining my website.
Have a great 2002.
Your faithful guitar player,
Preston Reed
12/23/01 03:47:34 PM
Name: Rose
Comments: Does Preston have a holiday/Xmas tape?
His "Little Drummer Boy" knocked my socks off, I
bet he'd do the same with other Xmas songs. Add to
his list of upcoming projects.
12/23/01 11:36:37 AM
Name: Your American Fan Club
Comments: We wish you and your family a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year !
12/18/01 07:27:04 PM
Name: James Dean
Comments: Forgot to say you can also get some of
the older out-of-print stuff of Preston's at
http://www.gemm.com Just type in preston's name in
the search box. I've bought stuff there and had no
problems.
12/18/01 02:30:29 PM
Name: James Dean
Comments: When is the book coming out? I've been
waiting a couple years for some good transcriptions
of Preston's music to come out but nothing ever
shows up. I saw Accufuse in the Mel Bay book and
its a good job but there are some errant bars in
it, otherwise its very accurate. I would guess it
was missed in the printing process or something,
but no matter. Love that tune. I'd like to see some
accessible tunes as well as some of the more
challenging pieces for a good mix. A dozen or so
tunes would be a good starting point! I'm not much
interested in the old stuff though but any Preston
is better than no Preston!
12/14/01 11:54:23 AM
Name: Bruce
Comments: I'd like to see a transcription of
"The Wirewhip" in the new book.
I have an amateur one but I'd like to see one
from the horse's mouth (so to speak)!
Bruce
12/14/01 07:50:19 AM
Name: Eric Lansing
Comments: I don't get it either why preston
doesn't play more jobs around this country. he's
sure enough a crowd pleaser. is there a new CD
coming out soon?
12/07/01 12:04:17 PM
Name: jedd
Comments: i saw him on some local t.v. broadcast
on 12/6/01 he hs a great sound i wanna see him live
any on know when he i comeing around the n.y. and
n.j. area..also if you like this guy alotyou should
get into keller williams another one man band ... i
saw keller williams(k-dub) in philly and he pus on
one of the greatest shos i have ever seen..i bet
preston reed is just as good!
12/04/01 01:49:11 PM
Name: ptr sr
Comments: Hi Catherine and Peter:
Enjoyed my first visit to the site but didn't
find an event schedule. I thought the press kit was
fantastic, especially the mini-Stonehenge. IU hope
it is drawing well. All's well here.
11/30/01 12:56:46 PM
Name: Bruce M.
Comments: Preston Reed (Playing by Ear/Pointing
Up) is available at Tower Records right now.
http://www.towerrecords.com/ It is sometimes
available at Amazon and Borders or Sam Goody. Right
now Amazon has used copies listed but I don't know
how easily those are obtained. One of those places
has MP3s of some of the tunes for sale.
11/29/01 09:01:29 PM
Name: Ron Wood
Comments: I'm trying to find the Pointing
Up/Playing by Ear CD. So far no luck. Does anyone
have an idea where I can find it. I had the Playing
by ear album but kind of wore it out from overuse
in College. Thanks
11/20/01 06:51:25 AM
Name: Eric Lansing
Comments: Yeah, I got one... how about a
transcription of Gone but not forgotten... i love
that little tune from long ago.
10/29/01 09:08:36 AM
Name: Cath
Comments: Hi Perry, I think it's close, but if
anybody out there has something of Preston's they'd
like to see in transcription form, tell us about
it, your questions and comments are always
welcome.
10/14/01 08:59:14 AM
Name: perry
Comments: Hello again Cath,my teacher who work's
with proffesional transcriber's was e-mailed a
tentative songlist for Preston's upcoming book,tell
me what you think please...
Blasting Cap
First Summer Without You
Flatonia
Far Horizon
Crossing Open Water
Love in the Old Country
Along the Perimeter
Ladies Night
Shinkansen
Rainmaker OR Quintana Roo
10/10/01 06:18:07 PM
Name: Cath
Comments: All good things come to those that
wait! now who said that?? Its coming,lts
coming!!
10/09/01 02:22:58 PM
Name: perry
Comments: Hi Cath,so true I had a hard time
narrowing it down to 3 song's,10 is more like it!
'Along The Perimeter''Love in the Old Country' and
'Quintana Roo' ALL FROM THE SAME CD! could have
made the top 3.....how bout the top 20 next time
around, HA!!!........
Cheer's Perry/Canada (TELL PRESTON TO HURRY UP
WITH THAT BOOK)
10/09/01 09:28:59 AM
Name: Cath
Comments: Hi Perry, I have to agree with your
favourites, just hang on to something when you hear
the re-mixed re-mastered versions, another reason
to watch this space! The top 3 favs is a bit
difficult, where do I put in Crossing Open
Water?
10/06/01 06:11:51 PM
Name: perry
Comments: What are your top 3 Reed
tunes?....mine are
1.Ladies Night
2.Franzl's Saw
3.Tribes
10/02/01 06:52:42 AM
Name: Iain Moore
Comments: I seen Preston at the Gaiety Theatre
in Ayr, on Saturday, he was on along with David
Alison and Bert Jansch, and stole the show.
09/30/01 09:25:44 PM
Name: perry
Comments: Hey Bruce good to hear from you! YEAH
FRANKS TRANSCRIPTION IS DEAD ON! he's teaching me
the song as we speak,anyway I won't take up to much
space here,I'll e-mail you later on, all I can say
is that it's a BLAST to play. Hopefully Preston's
book will become available shortly so we can ALL
enjoy Preston's faboulos music,but be forewarned
one song can literally take months to master,their
are some difficult two handed tapping passages that
only HEAVY PRACTICING can bring result's
09/27/01 07:30:55 PM
Name: Bruce
Comments: Hey Perry below, are you Perry from
Quebec? Don Ross weekend? If so, small world eh?
Have you seen Francois' tab of Ladies' Night --
cool?
Re: Preston's new CD. "Love in the Old Country"
is a great tune, wonderful and lyrical melody.
Reminds me a bit of Michael Hedges (oh no, the
inevitable comparison).
09/26/01 06:40:33 PM
Name: perry
Comments: Hi Preston, any new's on your
book?...Cheer's Perry
09/15/01 08:18:23 PM
Name: A Fan in Washington, DC
Comments: In these troubled times, I am
especially thankful for beautiful music. Thank you
Preston for your unique talent. You add beauty to
the world.
09/02/01 04:46:24 AM
Name: ramsay sproule
Comments: I saw Preston play at
Studio1,Glasgow,last year-it was stunning and the
highlight of the year for me(saw the ferry gig
too)so I'm ecstatic that you're back next week at
my humble local.I'll be bringing my pals tosee a
master.Thanks for every thing!
08/28/01 09:09:29 PM
Name: Rick Dittemore
Comments: Had the opportunity to catch Preston's
concert in Healdsburg...and then attend his "
percussion techniques" workshop the next day at the
Guitar Festival.I (as I'm sure all who attended)
really appreciated the time Preston took, with the
guitarists, to share his style. I have been playing
and teaching professionally for several years and
it was really a pleasure being on the "other side"
watching a pro at work(not to mention learning a
bit of a special style).
Preston, once again, thanks for your
generosity.By the way, I'm really enjoying the new
CD . Each one is better than the last.
08/28/01 01:36:58 AM
Name: Mac Gaunaa
Comments: Just popped in to say hi.
I was that irritating guy asking questions all
the time at your ovation clinic at musikhuset Aage
Jensen in copenhagen yesterday. I just had to come
in here and tell you & everyone what a great
(and pretty exclusive) show that was. Keep up that
amazing work ! Stunning & beautiful at the same
time. You could literally hear how the jaws hit the
floor when you started playing.
I'll definetively see you the next time you
visit Copenhagen.
See ya.
08/27/01 01:00:12 PM
Name: perry
Comments: Hi Preston THANK'S for that great week
at Swannanoa(guitar workshop).For anyone who's
interested Preston taught a 1 week course in North
Carolina,DON'T MISS IT IF YOU GET A CHANCE NEXT
YEAR!I'll be there again(www.swangathering.com).One
final comment, when will your book become
available?...Cheer's Perry
08/27/01 04:36:12 AM
Name: Anders Warming
Comments: I really like the way Preston play hes
Ovation. Thank you for a great concert in
Denmark(Ringe)
08/23/01 05:58:44 PM
Name: Tom Montesanti
Comments: Unfortunately I missed Mr.Reed at
Healdsburg. I decided to pick up his new CD as an
afterthought, and after listening to the first few
tracks, I was extremely disappointed that I didn't
make a more concerted effort to see him live when I
had the chance. I could use all the cliches the
critics use to try to describe the listening
experience, but in the end, anyone interested in
the art-form will realize who Preston really
is.
08/23/01 02:27:55 PM
Name: Anders
Comments: Preston Reed is so incredibly )
08/20/01 09:38:58 AM
Name: Seth Beals
Comments: Man o man! Preston Reed is so
incredibly incredible. I can't believe he isn't
more well known than he is. I just happened to see
him on public access TV and that's how I found out
about him. Since then I've listened to every song
of his I can get ahold of and I am never
disappointed. Keep it up Preston my man, and Please
come back to Grand Rapids, MI some day.
08/17/01 12:45:48 AM
Name: Dean S.
Comments: Preston Reed...I mean god....wow you
never fail to amaze me...
I must say after picking up Handwritten Notes, I
think it is your best work since Instrumental
Landing (not that everything inbetween wasnt great
either...Instrumental Landing just is the album
that inspired me to play guitar as a kid, and holds
a very special place to me)
in fact i'm playing it now...i've probably
had Handwritten Notes on repeat for months and I'm
still not growing sick of it...I pick up something
new each time I listen to it!!!
08/06/01 06:34:44 AM
Name: Doug
Comments: The Blues weekend in Edinburgh was
superb and the first time I'd seen Preston
Reed.
Half way through the set, I simply had to go buy
the Album.
And my are you tall
Wow!
07/29/01 03:23:45 PM
Name: Justin Powell
Comments: Incredible music and ability! Musical
feel and feeling like no other. From one guitarist
to another, Preston: "My hat's off!"
07/16/01 04:56:01 PM
Name: Taylor S.
Comments: I love Preston's music.It blows me
away!I would love to meet him someday,my father has
but I haven't.I have two of his CDs but I want more
of them.I can sit and listen to them for hours.He
is (in my oppinion) a perfect example of an amazing
'true' guitarist.I am using him as an inspiration
in my attempts to play the guitar.So,Preston if you
have read this please e-mail me.I don't care if it
is one word,I just want something from you..
Make sure you stay the best guitar player in the
world!You have all my love and support.
07/13/01 11:05:34 PM
Name: Michael Bybee
Comments: Preston ! How are you? Long time no
see ! We've met several times at NAMM shows at the
KAMAN booth. Love your work, your innovation and
your style ! Hoping to attend one of your
seminar/workshops soon. Talk to you later . . .
Keep up the excellent work - you are an
inspiration to all guitarists.
With Kindest Regards,
Michael Bybee
07/09/01 09:29:45 AM
Name: Steve David
Comments: Beautiful ... really beautiful
!!!!!!!!
07/08/01 09:45:31 AM
Name: Iain Hunter
Comments: Thought your gig in the Tron Theatre,
Glasgow on Sunday 1st. July was fantastic. Look
forward to meeting you.
06/14/01 04:15:11 PM
Name: perry
Comments: Here's a great site to Preston in a 1
hour streaming video
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/search_results.cfm
06/08/01 09:34:48 AM
Name: Eric Lansing
Comments: I really enjoy Handwritten Notes. I
have some of the older stuff too. I'd like to get
my hands on a copy of Border Towns - maybe someday.
When you gonna come and play on the West
Coast!?!!!!!!!!!!
06/05/01 10:59:11 AM
Name: Randy Thomas
Comments: Great site and great music! Preston, I
think Handwritten Notes is your best work. Keep the
music coming!
06/05/01 10:55:56 AM
Name: Bruce
Comments: Please feel free to leave comments.
Preston will be checking in as his busy schedule
allows. Thanks!
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