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Vin Downes is a composer, fingerstyle guitarist, and music educator who has released nine studio albums. His recordings have been produced by Grammy Award winning guitarist and producer, Will Ackerman, and Grammy nominated engineer/producer, Tom Eaton. He has performed nationally as a soloist, as Will Ackerman’s touring partner, and as a member of the group Four Guitars.
Downes has written, recorded, and performed with Will Ackerman, David Crosby, Tom Eaton, Eugene Friesen, Trevor Gordon Hall, Mai Leisz, Tony Levin, Michael Manring, Todd Mosby, Jeff Oster, James Raymond, and Kenny Withrow.
“Vin Downes is a brilliant guitarist and a heart-felt composer. He is a consummate player who draws upon a wide range of styles. The marvelous thing is that his musical voice is unique enough and powerful enough to hold these different threads together seamlessly. His abilities as a player create an even broader palate from which to draw in his performances.”
~ Will Ackerman Grammy Award Winner/Founder of Windham Hill Records
“Just beautiful...I love your music and the way you play...really fine touch and you swing.”
~ David Crosby - Singer/Songwriter - The Byrds, CSN, CSNY, CPR
“Downes' playing manages to mesh obvious technical mastery of his instrument with an uncomplicated and accessible approach to melody. He exhibits an uncommon control of nuance and shading.”
~ Bill Binkelman Zone Music Reporter
www.vindownes.com
Photos by Anthony Saint James
Downes has written, recorded, and performed with Will Ackerman, David Crosby, Tom Eaton, Eugene Friesen, Trevor Gordon Hall, Mai Leisz, Tony Levin, Michael Manring, Todd Mosby, Jeff Oster, James Raymond, and Kenny Withrow.
“Vin Downes is a brilliant guitarist and a heart-felt composer. He is a consummate player who draws upon a wide range of styles. The marvelous thing is that his musical voice is unique enough and powerful enough to hold these different threads together seamlessly. His abilities as a player create an even broader palate from which to draw in his performances.”
~ Will Ackerman Grammy Award Winner/Founder of Windham Hill Records
“Just beautiful...I love your music and the way you play...really fine touch and you swing.”
~ David Crosby - Singer/Songwriter - The Byrds, CSN, CSNY, CPR
“Downes' playing manages to mesh obvious technical mastery of his instrument with an uncomplicated and accessible approach to melody. He exhibits an uncommon control of nuance and shading.”
~ Bill Binkelman Zone Music Reporter
www.vindownes.com
Photos by Anthony Saint James
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