Rees Colley and Reid

Rob Rees Ford Colley Phil Reid

Over 5 decades ago ...
Rob Rees, Ford Colley and Phil Reid
first recorded music together as studio musicians for an artist named Pete Beck at Streeterville Studios in Chicago. It was a one-off ... they never played together again.

Ford Colley, Rob Rees, Jackie Murray, Phil Reid (Streeterville Studios, 1970)

But for the last 5 years ...
they've been at it again, virtually!

Rees Colley and Reid, celebrating their 5th Anniversary of recording together, release their 12th song:

"I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better"

Welcome to their Official Website
Check out their backstory on the side bar. Enjoy the selections below or listen to the entire collection, featuring all 12 songs in a 40 minute playlist, by clicking on the player to the left, streaming continuosly on
Rees Colley & Reid's Radio Stream

New Release For Spring 2026

Released on the first Byrd's album "Mr. Tamborine Man" in 1965, this classic album cut was one of the most popular songs played at sockhops and dance clubs during mid-60's. A perfect choice for their 12th production recording together virtually, with Rob's great vocal, Ford's harmonies and production, topped off by Phil's incredible percussion, make it a great choice, 60 years later.

I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better - Rees Colley and Reid
(2026) Ford's arrangement of a Byrds album cut from their first album Mr. Tambourine Man (1965)
Rob Rees (Lead Vocal) Recorded in Portland, ME
Ford Colley (Lead/Rhythm Guitars, Piano, Bass, Background Vocals) Recorded in Longboat Key, FL
Phil Reid (Percussion and Drums) Recorded in Sarasota, FL

Autumn Releases - 2025

Summer Rain - Rees Colley and Reid
(2025) Ford's instrumental arrangement of James Hendrick's song, from Johnny Rivers album Realization (1968)
Rob Rees (Orchestral Samples) Recorded in Portland, ME
Ford Colley (Guitars, Strings Section, Piano, Brass Section, Bass,) Recorded in Williams Bay, WI
Phil Reid (Percussion and Drums) Recorded in Sarasota, FL

Hallelujah - Robert C. Rees
(2021) Rob's LIVE solo performance of Leonard Cohen classic
Rob Rees (Vocal, Piano) Recorded in Portland, ME

Spring Release -2025

Wish You Were Here - Rob Rees with Nick Rush
(2024) Rob, along with fellow Nightshades band mate from 1967, Nick Rush reunited and created this incredibel production of the Pink Floyd classic.
Rob Rees (Vocals, Acoustic Lead & Rhythm Guitars) Recorded in Portland, ME
Nick Rush (ALL other instruments and audio FX) Recorded in Concord, CA

Summer Release - 2024

Even If It Breaks Your Heart - Rees Colley and Reid
(2024 )Phil's suggestion resulted in Rob and Ford's rendition of the classic Will Hoge tune.
Rob Rees (Lead Vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitars) Recorded in Portland, ME
Ford Colley (Electric Lead Guitars, Bass, Piano) Recorded in Williams Bay, WI
Phil Reid (Percussion) Recorded in Sarasota, FL

Spring Release -2024

In My Life - Rees Colley and Reid
(2024) Rob and Ford teaming up on another Beatles tune with Phil's eclectic Percussion arrangement.
Rob Rees (Lead Vocal, Acoustic Lead & Rhythm Guitars) Recorded in Portland, ME
Ford Colley (Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Harpsichord) Recorded in Longboat Key, FL
Phil Reid (Percussion) Recorded in Sarasota, FL

Autumn Releases - 2023

I'll Be Back - Rees Colley and Reid
(2023) Rob and Ford team up on an old album cut from Beatles 65.
Rob Rees (Lead Vocal, Guitar, Piano, Strings, Background Vocal) Recorded in Portland, MN
Ford Colley (Guitar, Bass, Background Vocal) Recorded in Longboat Key, FL
Phil Reid (Drums, Percussion) Recorded in Sarasota, FL

Do Wah Ditty Ditty - Rees Colley and Reid
(2023) Going back to our Garage Band days, Phil's choice for a "fun tune to do"!,
Rob Rees (Lead Vocal, Guitar, Organ) Recorded in Portland, ME
Ford Colley (Guitar, Bass, Background Vocals) Recorded in Longboat Key, FL
Phil Reid (Drums, Percussion, Background Vocals) Recorded in Sarasota, FL

Spring Releases - 2023

Keep Your Eyes Open - Rees Colley and Reid
(2023) Rob's arrangement of NeedToBreathe's hit from 2000.
Rob Rees (Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Organ) Recorded in Portland, ME
Ford Colley (Bass, Chorus Vocals) Recorded in Longboat Key, FL
Phil Reid (Drums, Percussion) Recorded in Sarasota, FL

Night Train Nightmare - Rees Colley and Reid
(2023) Ford's big band adaptation of Duke Ellington's various versions of "Night Train" between the 1930s and the 1960s.
Rob Rees (Brass / Woodwind Samples) Recorded in Portland, ME
Ford Colley (Guitar, Strings Section, Piano, Brass Section, Bass,) Recorded in Longboat Key, FL
Phil Reid (Drums, Percussion) Recorded in Sarasota, FL

Life Goes On - Rees Colley and Reid
(2022) Originally a "Kinks" album cut back in the 70's ... how does one explain life to those who take it from themselves.
Rob Rees (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar) Recorded in Portland, ME
Ford Colley (Lead Guitar, Piano, Bass, Background Vocals) Recorded in Longboat Key, FL
Phil Reid (Drums, Percussion) Recorded in Sarasota, FL

Premier Release - Spring 2021

Death Don't Have No Mercy - Rees Colley and Reid
(2021) Their first release ...a 1930's blues song that reflected Covid's lockdown and the toll it was taking all around the world.
Rob Rees (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Piano) Recorded in Portland, ME
Ford Colley (Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass) Recorded in Longboat Key, FL
Phil Reid (Drums, Percussion) Recorded in Sarasota, FL

About
Rees
Colley
Reid

Rees Colley and Reid

Introducing Rees, Colley and Reid ... 50 years in the entertainment industry.

Their backstory ... three high school friends who performed music together in various groups and bands "back in the day" have reunited to perform together again, ironically following their 50-year careers in the Entertainment Industry; Rob Rees on Broadway, Ford Colley on the Radio and Phil Reid in Television. Back then ... they didn't know where life was taking them!

Shortly following their 50 year High School Class Reunion, held just prior the lock down in 2020, they began meeting bi-weekly for a Covid Cocktail hour via Facetime. During these sessions much of the last 50 years was discussed, and having played music together during their youth, the idea of creating music together surfaced. They were three guys who made their living in the entertainment business, eager to create something ... entertaining. But how? They lived in separate parts of the country!

Today's new technology allowed them to overcome the obstacle of Rob living in Maine, with Phil and Ford in Florida. Using iPads and Macs along with apps called Garage Band and Logic Pro X, they record and produce their music from three different locations and share it via iCloud. Rob and Ford record the musical portions for the individual instruments they use in each song, at a precise tempo, then Phil adds the percussion and drums at that same tempo. If we didn't tell you this, while listening to these songs, you would never know that they're not playing together in the same room ... which raises the question, are they even a "band"? Whatever they are, they hope you'll check out their new EP, and find their creations enjoyable.

Please visit the Rees, Colley, Reid links above for their individual career backstories.

Rob Rees

Broadway Actor
Theatrical Sound Designer
Screen Actor
Musician and Composer
Graphic Designer
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Ford Colley

Radio Personality
Voiceover Artist
Record Producer
Video Director
Musician and Composer Stage Actor
Learn more ...

Phil Reid

WGN Television
Director - At The Movies
Director - Cubs Baseball
Commercial Director
Cameraman - NFL, NBA, MLB
Learn more ...