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Biography

REDEYEZACK — International Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist & Actor. Blending Lyrical Poetry and Music with an Eastern Ambience.

"Zack Qureshi aka RedEyeZack is a humble man of humble beginnings and this reflects in his music, a modern day folk phenomenon. His original songs both transport you to a time gone by, whilst giving you a glimpse of the future, yet planting your feet firmly in the ground. A hard-working individual who also brings the glow of a crowd. His signature tune '21st century man' is a joy to behold and I recommend you give it a listen. Zack is also quite savvy with social media, is a keen videographer and teaches both English and guitar for a living, there's nothing not to like."

Will G Jones, Singer-songwriter & frontman with The Gas

Zack a.k.a. 'REDEYEZACK' stands out as a true storyteller, a guitarist, actor and a poet who can conjure up images and transport you to a secret place with sweet, hypnotic, lyrical guitar vibes that border on the sublime. He is acclaimed for his intimate lyricism that resonates and connects on a spiritual level with his audience.

Zack has been featured on Radio Reverb (Brighton) and performed in Barcelona & Istanbul where he collaborated with ethnic/traditional instrument musicians as well as incorporating tabla, bellydancers and a Bollywood dancer into a stageshow.

Zack's musical journey started on his 18th birthday when his brother 'wheeling and dealing' gifted him a couple of string-less guitars from a loveable Punk (full mohican & tartan) named George! Totally inspired, he took to visiting Shane Hill, a local accomplished jazz guitarist for lessons, and his passion took off.

With a collection of 9 guitars that he had only played at home, he was not satisfied with his single genre, or playing style, and realised there was so much more! But, he quickly discovered he got a terrible stage fright. So, on his 21st birthday, Maz, his best mate from school set him a challenge to break the spell… Rising to the challenge, he started by busking on the London underground!

After performing with his first covers band Xile, playing a series of guitar-based tunes including songs from U2, Pink Floyd, The Police and Paul Simon, Zack was disenchanted and wanted to write his own music.

He left Xile to travel and explore this idea. Whilst traveling, he met other musicians securing gigs and collaborations in Barcelona and Istanbul.

Moving on to India to continue his discovery, his songs took a more evocative, colourful, cosmic and philosophical tone. Collaborating with ethnic and traditional instrument musicians, he also incorporated tabla, belly dancers and a Bollywood dancer into a stage show.

"Great ambience and spiritual" — Ayhan A, Istanbul

"Poetry with music" — Olga D, Barcelona

Songwriting Philosophy

Zack explains his songwriting as guitar-based. The songs have a story to tell, each with its own personality, with 90% of the writing process done in the mind and the remaining 10% picking up a guitar and putting it all together.

Influences

Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam, Paul Simon, Pink Floyd, George Harrison, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Jeff Buckley, U2, David Bowie, The Police/Sting, John Lennon, Bob Marley, Radiohead, Ben Harper

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