Austin, TX
Acoustic Guitar Duo
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New album: Read/McQueen (GroundUP Music, 2021)
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“…Read/McQueen largely picks up where their debut left off with a finer, tighter focus in terms of compositions, while expanding the overall breadth and scope of their sonic palette. …Some of the phrasing is reminiscent of Steve Howe in his finest acoustic work of the 70's, while also demonstrating a tighter, more fluent interchange between these budding virtuosos. The sonic flavors intermingle exquisitely… There is a simultaneous sense of experimentation and pureness of execution throughout this album. …With a lithe and deft technique, Matt Read and Chris McQueen create truly effervescent fretwork throughout this intoxicating work of sonic nuance and verve, producing an exhilarating and invigorating melodicism. In the past few years, I can remember only two other duos who have managed to coalesce musically with such purpose, artistry, precision, and esprit de corps: guitarist Derek Gripper and cellist Mike Block on Saturday Morning in Boston(2019) and guitarists Eric Skye and Mark Goldenberg on Artifact (2015).” -James Filkins (Minor7th, Reviewing the best in non-mainstream acoustic guitar music)
