Interview with Curtis Reed from the band Downcast

Downcast: A Dialogue with Curtis Reed
Interview Conducted on April 11, 2010, St. Louis, MO, USA
by Sadaf Fayyaz

Curtis Reed, photo by Sadaf FayyazThe interview is of a very talented and competent guy, Curtis Reed, from the St. Louis based band named Downcast. Downcast consists of five members, Brett Barry, Ty Jones, Brad Goldman, Drew Anderson, and Curtis Reed. Unrated Magazine had an opportunity to speak with guitarist Curtis Reed. Downcast has attracted so many fans on Facebook and have already reached 1000 MySpace plays within the second week of posting two songs on MySpace in a very short span of time. Brett Barry is the lead vocalist, a senior in high school and is a very outgoing, unique individual. Original rhythm guitarist, kicked out, brought back as singer a year later.

Tyler Jones is the lead guitarist, sophomore in high school, brought in to replace Brett on guitar, when Brett was kicked out. Brad Goldman is the bassist, sophomore in high school and an original member of the band since the band started playing together in the seventh grade. He never had any previous education in music. Drew Anderson is on drums, sophomore in high school, original member, and used to play guitar. He was switched to drums, initially started as a guitarist. Curtis Reed is on rhythm guitar, a sophomore in high school, original member and has been playing guitar for about six years now. He took lessons for the first two years, but quit and taught himself. It was quite an interesting session with the avid player. "Beaten Down" and "In Control" are two beautiful tracks by the band.


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