Vini Contreas Folk Singer from Nashville, TN

Vini grew up in the 60's. Brought up with the music of the day, from a very early age his ear was locked in on all the contemporary's of the 60's and 70's: The Beatles, Stones, James Taylor, Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel, Jackson Brown, etc. but . . . . always . . . . his favorite was Bob Dylan. Self taught on Acoustic Guitar and Harmonica and copying the finger picking styles of all of his influences he has honed a unique likeness to the guitar stylings and singing of Bob Dylan. Vini has made it a goal to capture as close as possible the original recordings of Bob Dylan with all of the passion and commitment that Bob Dylan recorded them. He explains: "I think Dylan's audience is hungry to hear his songs the way he originally recorded them. That's what I've set out to do with this show. Drop-kick people back so they can close their eyes and remember where they were when they first heard these songs." Chatter: "With phrasing, guitar tunings and harmonica solos that capture the style and substance of Bob Dylan, listeners can't help but be reminded of the depth and breadth of the American icon's phenomenal catalog. Whether he's taking on difficult to deliver songs like "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" or the knife-edge, cutting protest  of "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carrol," Contreas demonstrates that he knows Bob's songs well before he starts singin'." Steve Manseau High Country Journal Editor "Vini  Contreas doesn't do Dylan well – he does him perfectly. He loves the songs. He loves Dylan.  It shows. He sings Dylan's songbook with passion and respect and honesty. Last night at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, everybody knew this...... And they loved Vini. We'll bring him anytime." Moe McGuinty, General Manager Dekker Center, North Battleford, SA, CA "As a fine songwriter in his own right, Vini Contreas brings the songs of Bob Dylan to life on stage as 'Dylan Revisited'. The musicianship of Vini, which includes guitar, harmonica and voice allows the audience to remember and experience the greatness of Dylan's lyrics. Mr. Contreas' personal authenticity and integrity makes him a must see for any lover of the era's music and Dylan fans!" Samuel Dommer, Entertainment Director North Star Casino and Resort, Bowler, WI Book him today. If you're a Dylan Fan, you won't be dissappointed . . .