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Van Preston
Americana / Rock / Indie

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London/Nashville/Dallas, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  7/15/2009
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   Van Preston: General Info
Member Since5/11/2005
Band Websitewww.vanpreston.com
Band MembersDaniel Pierce: Guitar, Bass, Keys, Mandolin, Harmonica, Steel
Sammy Mayers: Drums
Johnny Long: Bass and BGV's
Amanda Broadway: BGV's, Rhythm Guitar

InfluencesDwight Yoakam, Elvis, Delbert McClinton, U2, Dolly Parton, Alannys Morissette, Liz Phair, Dixie Chicks, Keith Urban, Janis Joplin, John Prine, Mike Stinson, My all-time FAVORITE- the late Keith Green, Bonnie Raitt, Lenny Kravitz, Emmylou Harris, The Eagles, The Rolling Stones, JET, Cat Stevens, The Band, Joni Mitchell, Rod Stewart, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams, The Beatles. The world is full of such GREAT MUSIC!!
Sounds LikeDepending upon the song, I have material that is very Joni Mitchell-ish; and yet I can rock out like Janis Joplin and make it country like the Dixie Chicks. The important thing is the music and I like to believe I simply create beautiful music. I've been called a 'Countrified Pat Benatar" by Pete Kotz, Editor of the Nashville Scene. I am a rocker at heart, but raised on country music, I do have a bit of an Americana sound. My Idols are Joni Mitchell and Dolly Parton because they, like myself, are singer-songwriters. They are the "Real Deal" and not manufactured products; so common in the music industry today. I have a sound and style all my own! I am a cross between Singer-Songwriter, Americana and Rock, with a touch of Country at times. I'd like to have that classic, undefinable sound that one would attribute to Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, and Lucinda Williams...all rolled into one very unique artist and sound..where the music is simply GREAT.

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 30 2009 9:30P
Independent Scene LOS ANGELES, California
Aug 9 2009 6:00P
Private Party London
Aug 22 2009 1:00P
Lazy Days Festival Cary, North Carolina
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
Opening for Alan Jackson & Josh Turner at Walnut Creek Ampitheater Cary, North Carolina
Sep 5 2009 8:00P
Bedford Exchange Bedford United Kingdom
Sep 6 2009 8:00P
BAR 12 LONDON ENGLAND
Sep 12 2009 8:00P
The Patriot Inn Crumlin Wales UK
Oct 2 2009 8:00P
Loretta Lynn’s Songwriter Festival Hurricane Mills, Tennessee
Oct 3 2009 8:00P
Loretta Lynn’s Songwriter Festival Hurricane Mills, Tennessee
Oct 4 2009 8:00P
Loretta Lynn’s Songwriter Festival hurricane Mills, Tennessee
Oct 20 2009 8:00P
Limelight Nashville

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   About Van Preston
Van Preston's debut CD is available now at i-tunes, amazon.com, msn music, yahoo music, cd baby, VanPreston.com and all Live Events! Van's Full Press Kit with Full-length BIO, Press Reviews, Radio Statistics, etc can be accessed at: sonicbids.com/vanpreston -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*** Born and raised in Arkansas, Singer-Songwriter Van Preston took a winding road through Chicago and Minnesota before making her way to Nashville. Her music can best be described as bluesy Americana/ Rock. Her debut album was nominated 2007 Album of the Year by the European CMA. Her song, 'Toy', is on Universal Records-Europe. Van has had several songwriting competition wins, 5 top 20 songs in Europe, and 3 top 25 songs charting on U.S. (secondary) Country Radio. She has headlined Euro-Disneyland; opened or will open for Alan Jackson, Josh Turner, James Taylor, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Martina McBride, Jason Michael Carroll, Jack Ingram; and toured the U.S., Europe and Australia. Her sophomore album, due out December 2009, is being produced by a Grammy Winning Americana producer. ------------------------------------------------------ SONGWRITING COMPETITION WINS: 2007- TWO OF THE TOP 9 songs in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest 2005- ONE OF THE TOP 15 IN THE Nashville Songwriters Assoc Song Contest 2006-One of the Top songs in The Nashville Songwriters Assoc Song Contest 2005-One of the Top Songs in the UK Songwriting Contest 2008-"BOUGHT MYSELF A TOY" signed to Universal Records-France and placed on the "Best Country Music of 2008" Compilation released across Europe 2008- "HeartBroke For The Last Time" and "What Goes Around" signed to Mr. Music Records of Scandinavia and released across Scandinavia. Mr.Music is based in Sweden and is renowned for introducing Dwight Yoakam, The Dixie Chicks, and Shania Twain to Europe.

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Francis Soriano





Jul 15 2009 4:28 AM

Hey Van.

I look forward to seeing you again while you're in Los Angeles.

- Francis
Zindy





Jul 14 2009 6:51 AM

Hey there, your the coolest. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Zinds
Reg Keyworth Band {Official site}





Jul 13 2009 11:34 PM

Hiya....greetings from New Zealand!
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Jul 13 2009 10:13 PM

stop by for a visit
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Jul 13 2009 6:54 PM

come out and see the kings of "Punky Tonnk",Jason and the Punknecks,the highest energy hillbilly rock and roll band in the world of OUR KIND,we are on tour constantly,hope to see ya at a show..jp
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Jul 13 2009 5:22 PM

Thanks for the add,Love the music.G
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Jul 13 2009 1:10 PM

Thanks for your friendship. You have a great sound.
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Come on by and download the complimentary July 2009 issue of

olivier





Jul 9 2009 9:08 PM

Van Un bonjour en passant par ton Myspace.
J'espère que tout va pour le mieux?
A bientôt.
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Jul 8 2009 11:54 PM

YOYOYOYO WHATS GOING ON FRIEND I GOT 2 NEW SONGS ON MY PAGE "BASICS" WHERE I TAKE YOU BACK TO THE BASICS N THE REMIX FOR BIRTHDAY SEX CHECK ME OUT !!!!!!! ITS HOT HOT HOT HOT HAHAHA HOLLA BACK
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Jul 8 2009 5:30 PM

Van
Hope your week is going good and are looking forward to the weekend
Talk to you soon
Brose DJ
Lakeshore Studios





Jul 8 2009 3:46 PM

Hey! Thanks so much for the add! I dig your space! We'd love to have you come out and record anytime. $30/hr for studio time AND an engineer and now a $20/hr Singer/Songwriter guitar/vocal special:)! Check out our page for audio samples as well as a list of gear. Plus I bet I could get my wife to throw in some good eats! Keep Crankin' those Groovy Jams! Bart and Delaney Lakeshore Studios
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Jul 8 2009 2:18 PM

In Love We Live


Love opens doors and hearts and eyes
Love will make us realise,
That nothing else matters when we are one
with love in our hearts we shall never run

Love sings melodies and odes and serenades
Love is the gift that never fades,
There is never pain nor death nor sorrow
with love in our hearts we shall see tommorrow

Love comforts a sister and strengthens a brother
Love is unique and there is no other,
Never shall we fall when all has been faced
with love in our hearts we are always embraced

Love is a promise to overcome strife
Love is the giver of the purest life,
Always shall we conquer without a doubt
with love in our hearts we will always shout

Greater are we who see!
Worthy are we to be!
Light is right through eternal sight
Love is a guardian of invincible might!
Greater are we who find!
Worthy are we beyond mind!
Truth is far and truth is near
Love is truth so never fear!

Love is a refuge and a giver of trust
Love is the reason that we must,
Feel heart to heart and see eye to eye
with love in our hearts we shall never die

Love is a friend that will never pretend
Love is eternal and will never end,
A true bond is never a falling star
with love in our hearts we shall know who we are.

In love we live!


By Jerry B
Copyright 2009
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Jul 8 2009 1:32 AM

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Jul 8 2009 12:49 PM

Hiya Van!!!
Mürsel Işık





Jul 7 2009 4:12 PM

Improvisation Songs(Woman Faces...)Narı narı narı na na... single guitar and single vocal only natural ... I was given a concert.Suddenly I composed this song.words and music in my mind I wanted to keep.and I said it.Everyone was like.I hope you'll like.I hope you'll enjoy.I know you do not understand the words.But you can understand my feelings. Thanks...
Mürsel Işık (Woman Faces...)My song (Turkish)

VANDALIS





Jul 6 2009 4:49 PM

MUCHAS GRACIAS POR EL ADD.ESPERAMOS QUE OS HAYA GUSTADO LA DEMO.SALUDOS DE VANDALIS.


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Jul 6 2009 3:56 AM

HELLO VAN !
THANX 4 THE ADD !!!!
CHEERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jul 4 2009 6:42 PM

Hey all, Have a great 4th of July week-end! Cal
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Jul 5 2009 1:24 PM

Have a great sunday!
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Jul 5 2009 6:20 PM

Will Scott's new album, GNAWBONE is here!!! The CD is available at CDBaby and other online retailers.







Over three years in the making, GNAWBONE, is Scott's fully-produced studio debut and features a crack team of hand-picked musicians as well as guest performances by Jan Bell, Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton, and Preacher Boy (the album's producer).
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