Vin Downes
Bayonne, NJ
Folk / Acoustic Fingerstyle
Bio
Vin Downes began studying guitar at the age of eleven. His early interests were in electric guitar, but this changed when he heard the music of Michael Hedges and Leo Kottke. He was immediately intrigued with the art of fingerstyle acoustic guitar.
Downes went on to earn a degree in classical guitar performance and music education from William Paterson University. Along the way, he has studied classical composition, Indian tabla, and American roots music, while developing a love for jazz and...
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Comments
Kerry Leigh:
Provocative, well-crafted compostions and compelling, well-executed performance! Best wishes -- Kerry
Jan 08
Bonnie and Clyde:
Dropping back in for another listen, and to wish you as fun and exciting of a new year, as one of our getaways!!
Dec 26
MusicXray:
Thanks for being part of Music Xray and keep the music coming. Good luck with the opportunities available for your music we hope there is a match. Let us know if you need any help!
Jul 13
Press
“Vin Downes’ latest solo CD, "What Falls Away" brings an enjoyable listening experience throughout its 9 tracks. Downes is a good fingerpicker, with a solid understanding of what makes a good song good. He keeps us anchored to the melody while exploring the aural dimensions that multiple fingers allow up and down the fretboard. "What Falls Away" is simply a CD of fine acoustic guitar music.
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Artist Stats
Fans: 549
Song Plays: 384
Visits: 868
Video Plays: 73
Widget Hits: 976
Status
Status:
Number 1601 on the ReverbNation Folk charts for US. www.reverbnation.com/vindownes
Blog
PBS Roadtrip Nation
Oct 16, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Four of my songs are included in the soundtrack of season 7 of Roadtrip Nation on PBS. The show is aired nationally. More info @ http://www.vindownes.com/news.html
