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About Reid Andrés
Reid Andrés (also performing as RC Andrés) is a singer-songwriter raised on a healthy diet of folk, world, and country music. A drummer and percussionist from an early age, he played in jazz ensembles in PA and studied traditional music and percussion in Ghana and Western Samoa. After years of playing percussion with a variety of Latin, Brazilian, and Spanish groups in New York City, Reid Andrés turned to guitar and Americana- and Country-inspired songs to tell stories his own way. With a rich voice, ironic storytelling, and an eye for that killer lyrical detail that makes a song stick with you, Andrés carves out a unique niche.
Distilled, his first collection of songs, was released in 2019.
About Distilled, the album
Teaming up with renowned producer and bassist Ben Zwerin, together Andrés and Zwerin drew on a roster of deeply talented musicians and friends to bring the collection of songs to life.
Reid Andrés composed the original songs and is featured on lead vocals and guitar. He also plays percussion and harmonica on the album. Ben Zwerin, producer, arranger, and recording engineer, is featured on bass, additional instruments and background vocals.
The songs of Distilled were first performed in California and Europe during the summer of 2018.
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Distilled, 2019
Featured guest artists include: Glenn Patscha (keys), Scott Sharrard (guitar), Rich Hinman (pedal steel guitar), Jason Ewald (drums), Noe Socha (guitar), Melissa McMillan (vocals), and George Saenz (bass trombone and accordion). Mixed by Eber Pinheiro and Mastered by Alex Psaroudakis. Music credits below.
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MUSIC CREDITS
Reid Andrés
Distilled
Produced by Ben Zwerin, Recorded at Zwerin Studios (Brooklyn, NY)
Mixed by Eber Pinheiro
Mastered by Alex Psaroudakis
Battles To Be Won
Words and Music by Reid Andrés (BMI, Songs of Watermill)
Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Reid Andrés
Pedal Steel: Rich Hinman
Drums: Jason Ewald
Background vocals: Melissa McMillan
Bass and all other instruments: Ben Zwerin
It’ll Come Around Again
Words and Music by Reid Andrés (BMI, Songs of Watermill)
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Percussion: Reid Andrés
Keys: Glenn Patscha
Background vocals: Melissa McMillan
Bass and all other instruments: Ben Zwerin
No Place
Words and Music by Reid Andrés (BMI, Songs of Watermill)
Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Reid Andrés
Piano, Organ, Uke: Glenn Patscha
Slide Guitar: Noe Socha
Drums: Jason Ewald
Background vocals: Melissa McMillan
Bass: Ben Zwerin
Being Through
Words and Music by Reid Andrés (BMI, Songs of Watermill)
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar and Percussion: Reid Andrés
Pedal Steel: Rich Hinman
Bass, electric guitar and background vocals: Ben Zwerin
Concrete Jungle
Words and Music by Bob Marley (© Kobalt Music Publishing America)
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica and Percussion: Reid Andrés
Background vocals: Melissa McMillan
Bass, Keys, and all other instruments: Ben Zwerin
Someone You Can Love
Words and Music by Reid Andrés (BMI, Songs of Watermill)
Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Reid Andrés
Bass Trombone and Accordion: George Saenz
All other instruments and vocals: Ben Zwerin
Miss America
Words and Music by Reid Andrés (BMI, Songs of Watermill)
Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Reid Andrés
Slide and Electric Guitars: Scott Sharrard
Drums: Jason Ewald
Background vocals: Melissa McMillan
Bass and all other instruments: Ben Zwerin
Happy Landings
Words and Music by Reid Andrés (BMI, Songs of Watermill)
Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Reid Andrés
Special Thanks
Ben, Glenn, Scott, Noe, Rich, Melissa, Jason, George, Eber, and Alex for their contributions to the recordings.
Design & Photo Credits
Tremendous gratitude to Kirsten Harris for graphic design, Joseph Mathew for web photography, Lucy Schaeffer for cover photography, and Narrative Studios for web design.
Gracias
La Familia, Cousin Kenny, S. Jonot, JWV, G. Peters, G. Patscha, B. Isaacs, M. Bradfield, M. Neiswender, A. Stoga, J. Romo, G. Teren, K. Smalls, G. Forgeois, M. Hunt, N. Gundy, Gusty, J.Rosario, D. Garcia, M. Geraghty, F. Wiss, N. Guarin, D. Sujet, D. Lee, M. Collet, S. Opo, B. Cullman, and the Jalopy gang for generous musical guidance, inspiration and support.