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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
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“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 Of Classic Edge. … She’s A Kind Of Mix Between Sara Bareilles And Greta Garbo—modern Meets The Golden Age Of Hollywood.”—Krista Detor International Singer-Songwriter Based Out Of Bloomington Indiana Feb. 5 2011 “The Sultry Haunting Lounge Sound Of Irene & Reed’s Debut Closer To Home Comes Naturally. Their Optimistic Lyrics Speak Of Exploring Your Roots And The Joys Of Home. Indeed They Do Sound As Hip And Sexy As They Look.” — Matt Conner “Meet The Band ” In Metromix The Indianapolis Star Aug. 5 2010 "Irene & Reed Put Their Own Sexy And Sophisticated Stamp On Pop. Closer To Home Is Full Of 
impeccable arrangements And Surprisingly Sweet Twists."  - Eric Brown President Audio Recon Digital And Jazz Meridian Records “Closer To Home Has An Antique Ambiance.... The Combination Of The Smooth Rich Vocals And Jazzy Piano Add To This Old-Time Theme. The Lyrical Depth Is Striking Catchy And Accessible From The Outset Yet Made Up Of Multiple Layers Sure To Uncover Meaning From Multiple Spins. Perhaps The Aspect Most Endearing Is The Intimacy Displayed Throughout. A Feeling Of Vulnerability Permeates Many Of The Songs. By Releasing Their Inner Superheroes These Musicians Have Constructed A Creative Outlet Through Their Songs. This Is True Art.” — Emily Thompson Album Review Stereo Subversion 6-16-10 Rating 8/10 “For Fans Of Dark-Tinged Americana.” - IndianapolisMusic.Net “OnTrack ” May 12 2011 Http //indianapolismusic.Net/2011/05/11/imn-Ontrack-Irene-And-Reed/ View/Buy Leslie Irene Benson's Original Poetry Book Emerging The Collective Poems 2000-2011 Http //www.Blurb.Com/bookstore/detail/1933336 ### Similar Artists Tori Amos
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