Reid Parsons
Soulful, jazz-inflected Americana with heart, grit, and groove
BIO:
Reid Parsons is a Vermont-born singer-songwriter whose music blends soul, folk, blues, and jazz-inflected Americana into something both grounded and expansive. Her debut full-length album, Back to Back, released in April 2025, has been praised for its “dynamic and eclectic approach to Americana” and described as “a tasteful tapestry of folk, soul, and chamber pop.” Written, arranged, and produced by Parsons, the record moves fluidly between intimate ballads and groove-driven full-band tracks, creating what critics have called an “intimate conversation” rich with emotional depth and warmth.
Influenced by artists like Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, and Frazey Ford, Parsons brings a fearless, genre-blurring sensibility to her songwriting and performances. Whether solo or backed by a band, her shows are marked by expressive vocals, sharp musicianship, and what one outlet called “architectural folk”—songs that balance subtle complexity with soul, space, and resonance.
LINKS:
http://instagram.com/reidparsonsmusic
https://www.facebook.com/reidparsonsmusic
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4kCSN9hjvw4tNjf-d3QBGw
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Td9BbKTpMooyy3tdTGRCZ
PRESS QUOTES:
Parsons has “quietly become one of Vermont’s most compelling musical voices… crafting intricate, emotionally vivid songs that blend orchestral Americana with threads of jazz, soul, and folk.”- The Big Takeover
“Parsons is a fearless and freewheeling musician whose work veers into jazz, blues, classical, soul, funk, rock, pop, and country with reverence and grace…Back to back is a dynamic and eclectic approach to Americana — gorgeous, intimate, and emotionally eloquent.” - Glide Magazine
Jazz-inflected folk-pop that wants listeners to keep their heads up. - The Seven Days
“Architectural folk with emotional depth, warmth, and subtle complexity.” - Rainbow Rodeo
“A tasteful tapestry of folk, soul, and chamber pop.” - Music Mecca
“An intimate conversation woven through themes of love, resilience, and human connection.” - Onstage Magazine
