Fred & Friends

Les and Lou Ann Preston

Les Preston was one of the few musicians I played with that made me nervous. He was so good and even though never said or expressed, his “expectation for excellence” that feeling I had inspired me to be better. He challenged me with every song and every chord. I wanted to be better when I was with him. Lou Ann was the spark plug in their duo and so much fun to be with. I am sad to say they are both now gone from this world, but my memories stay strong. Thankfully, someone recorded us playing together. I do miss them.

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Recordings

Arkansas Traveler
Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine
Brown's Ferry Blue
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Performances

Last Train from Poor Valley

Ragtime Annie

Salt Creek

Streamline Cannonball

Arkansas Traveler