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Irene & Reed
5+ albums
popfolkbluesindiesinger-songwriter
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BUY ALBUM ON iTUNES Irene & Reed is… Leslie Benson: vocals, lyrics, flute, guitar Jason Reed Milner: keyboards, piano, guitar Edward Venable: guest drums and percussion on Struggle, Strength, Reclamation Eric Latham: guest bass guitar on Struggle, Strength, Reclamation Brad Milner: guest drums and bass on Closer to Home BIO: (Indianapolis, Ind.) — Leslie Irene Benson and Jason Reed Milner joined forces in 2009 as Irene & Reed, almost effortlessly composing melodies born from their electronic, folk, blues and rock influences — a myriad of Americana. After only a few songwriting sessions, they began recording tracks for their first album, Closer to Home, which was released in 2010. A second album, Struggle, Strength, Reclamation is set for release in 2013. Label: Unsigned (Independent); Artist Management: Mark Cline. ### WEB LINKS: Official Facebook Twitter YouTube Soundcloud Reverbnation Bandpage Bandcamp Musical Family Tree CONTACT: info@ireneandreed.com ### PRESS QUOTES “Vocalist Leslie Benson and keyboard player Jason Milner create a sonic playhouse for strong-willed love songs and dreams of better days.” - David Lindquist, The Indianapolis Star, June 9, 2011 “The ethereal and theatrical sounds of Sarah McLachlan are echoed here, with lounge-friendly passages allowing Irene & Reed a connection to the real world.” - David Lindquist, The Indianapolis Star, June 9, 2011 “[Leslie Benson of Irene & Reed] has a gorgeous, smoky voice... really sultry and with a kind
