Luke Reynolds
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Luke Reynolds is a Grammy nominated American songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and film composer best known for his work in Pictures And Sound and Blue Merle.
in a geodesic dome
that his parents built in 1970.
The first instruments he played were drums and ukulele. At 5, he began studying classical piano and at 10 picked up electric guitar and bass.
, Farm Aid
and Bonnaroo and in April 2006, broke up. They played their last show, 45 minute set, on Friday, April 21 at Vanderbilt University's Rites of Spring music festival along with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
and My Morning Jacket
.
Also during his time in Nashville, he began writing, recording and collaborating with Tim O'Brien
, Béla Fleck
, Bucky Baxter
and Abby Washburn.
and featured Pete McNeal on drums and Dave Wilder on bass. Also featured was a guest appearance by Willie Nelson
.
announced that Joe Pisapia
would not be touring with the band. Instead, Joe would be touring with K.D. Lang
with whom he had been writing songs. It was also announced that Luke Reynolds would be filling in for Joe starting September 12, 2010.
Early years
Luke Reynolds was born and raised in and around Cornwall VermontVermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
in a geodesic dome
Geodesic dome
A geodesic dome is a spherical or partial-spherical shell structure or lattice shell based on a network of great circles on the surface of a sphere. The geodesics intersect to form triangular elements that have local triangular rigidity and also distribute the stress across the structure. When...
that his parents built in 1970.
The first instruments he played were drums and ukulele. At 5, he began studying classical piano and at 10 picked up electric guitar and bass.
Nashville
It was in Nashville that he formed the band Blue Merle. The band released one full length album on Island in 2005, Burning In The Sun as well as "The Fires EP" and "Live At Bull Moose". They performed at LollapaloozaLollapalooza
Lollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring popular alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip hop bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups. The music festival hosts more than 160,000 people over a...
, Farm Aid
Farm Aid
Farm Aid started as a benefit concert on September 22, 1985, in Champaign, Illinois, held to raise money for family farmers in the United States...
and Bonnaroo and in April 2006, broke up. They played their last show, 45 minute set, on Friday, April 21 at Vanderbilt University's Rites of Spring music festival along with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is an American indie rock group based in Brooklyn, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their debut album, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, was self-released in 2005.-History:...
and My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket is an American rock band from Louisville, Kentucky.The band consists of Jim James , Tom 'Two-Tone Tommy' Blankenship , Patrick Hallahan , Carl Broemel , and Bo Koster .-History:My Morning Jacket was...
.
Also during his time in Nashville, he began writing, recording and collaborating with Tim O'Brien
Tim O'Brien (musician)
Tim O'Brien is an American country and bluegrass musician. In addition to singing, he plays guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bouzouki and mandocello...
, Béla Fleck
Béla Fleck
Béla Anton Leoš Fleck is an American banjo player. Widely acknowledged as one of the world's most innovative and technically proficient banjo players, he is best known for his work with the bands New Grass Revival and Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.-Early life and career details:Fleck was born in...
, Bucky Baxter
Bucky Baxter
William "Bucky" Baxter is an American multi-instrumentalist from New Jersey. He was born in Melbourne, Florida. He has appeared on various albums by artists such as Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, Steve Earle, R.E.M., and Joe Henry....
and Abby Washburn.
Pictures And Sound
Following the breakup of Blue Merle in early 2006, Luke spent two and a half years writing a body of work which he released under the moniker Pictures And Sound on Vanguard Records in August 2008. The album was produced by Jacquire KingJacquire King
Jacquire King is a record producer, mix engineer, songwriter/musician, and artist manager. Some of the artists he has worked with include Tom Waits, Modest Mouse, Kings of Leon, Mutemath, Cold War Kids, Norah Jones, Tim Finn and Buddy Guy. He is a multiple Grammy Award winner and nominee...
and featured Pete McNeal on drums and Dave Wilder on bass. Also featured was a guest appearance by Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
.
Guster
Before starting their 2010 fall tour, GusterGuster
Guster is an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 1991, the group is known for its live performances and humor, founding members Adam Gardner, Ryan Miller, and Brian Rosenworcel came about to begin practice sessions while attending Tufts University in Medford,...
announced that Joe Pisapia
Joe Pisapia
Joe Pisapia is a multi-instrumentalist who was formerly a part of the band Guster and is currently part of k.d lang and the Siss Boom Bang. In the past he has also recorded albums solo and with his band Joe, Marc's Brother, and a side project as half of Watercolor.-Albums:Under the name of Joe...
would not be touring with the band. Instead, Joe would be touring with K.D. Lang
K.D. Lang
Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC , known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress...
with whom he had been writing songs. It was also announced that Luke Reynolds would be filling in for Joe starting September 12, 2010.
Discography
- 2011 Loverboy Brett DennenBrett DennenBrett Dennen is a folk/pop singer and songwriter from Northern California.-Biography:Brett Dennen attended UC Santa Cruz from 2000–2004, where he was a student at Kresge College....
(Dualtone Records) - 2011 Self Titled The Belle BrigadeThe Belle BrigadeThe Belle Brigade is an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Barbara Gruska on guitar, drums, and vocals, and her younger brother Ethan Gruska on guitar, piano, and vocals. The duo released its first album, The Belle Brigade, in 2011 to positive critical...
(Warner Bros) - 2010 Maps Luke Reynolds (Independent)
- 2010 Chicken & Egg Tim O'BrienTim O'BrienTim O'Brien may refer to:* Tim O'Brien , American author* Timothy O'Brien , Irish professor* Timothy L...
(Howdy Skies) - 2010 The Imaginary Band Dutch Rhythm Combo (Highscore Publishing)
- 2010 We Are Gold Mounds John Heart Jackie (Pour Le Sport)
- 2008 Pictures And Sound Pictures And Sound (Vanguard)
- 2007 The Moonshine Sessions Philippe $olal (Ya Basta)
- 2007 Soundtrack August RushAugust RushAugust Rush is a 2007 drama film directed by Kirsten Sheridan and written by Paul Castro, Nick Castle, and James V. Hart, and produced by Richard Barton Lewis.-Plot:...
(Columbia) - 2006 Space Between The Lines EP Luke Reynolds (Independent)
- 2006 Hands Across The Water - A Benefit For The Children Of The Tsunami CompilationCompilation albumA compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
(Compass Records) - 2005 Live At Bull Moose Blue Merle (Island)
- 2005 Burning In The Sun Blue Merle (Island)
- 2004 The Fires EP Blue Merle (Island)
- 2003 Traveler Tim O'BrienTim O'BrienTim O'Brien may refer to:* Tim O'Brien , American author* Timothy O'Brien , Irish professor* Timothy L...
(Sugar Hill)