Author: Sally Perry
Preston Reed: Half Price Student Tickets To See One Of Greatest Guitarists
2:32 pm Friday, 24th February, 2012, Isle of Wight
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If you’re making plans for Saturday night, don’t forget that Preston Reed will be performing at Quay Arts and if you’re a student – get in for half price.
Recognised internationally as one of the greatest guitarists in the world as well as a ground-breaking innovator, the New Yorker fuses chord-based grooves, soaring melodic run and polyrhythmic percussion with his incredible two handed style.
Blues, rock, funk and jazz all meet to create something unlike anything you have heard before.
Those who came in 2010 will know that Reed’s style is unparalleled. First-time listeners find it impossible to believe that they’re hearing just the one musician, in real time.
Tickets are £12 in advance and £16 on the door.
Student offer: Half price tickets to all students (on presentation of student I.D)
Available at the Quay Arts Box Office 9.30-16.00, by phone 01983 822490 or through the Website.
I’m a supporter of the Quay, but it’s programming can be too repetitive, Preston Reed has visited several times before, why not have someone different?
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Well, keithybaby, Preston Reed may have been before, but I haven’t! Tonight will be my first experience, and going by the youtube videos, it’ll be a great one.
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Me too, have been gutted to have missed him the other times, so really pleased that he’s back. Should be a great night!
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Well, what an experience, Preston’s certainly a superb musician! Quay Arts was almost full, with a wide age range in the enthusiastic audience.
Back home now, and trawling through the youtube videos again, nice and loud. I missed buying a CD, thought they’d be on sale at the end, not the break. Never mind, I’ll be there the next time he’s on the island.
Thanks, VB, for putting the story in yesterday. I’d never heard of the bloke, but something made me feel I had to go – really glad I did.
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Thanks to v.b. we also had never heard of him, untill reading it on here. We went, and were amazed by his great skills. loved every moment. terry
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Preston was incredibly impressive, we could only stay for the first half, but were really pleased we made the effort. With only a handful of seats empty, there was definitely the demand to see this brilliant guitarist.
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