From the moment he first picked up a guitar at 14, acclaimed guitarist Reid T. Dillon has been forging his own path, one built on raw talent, relentless passion, and an unshakable dedication. Hailing from Farmersville, TX, he carries the spirit of small-town grit in his music, shaping a sound that is, in his own words, “real, raw, and unapologetic.”
Though he earned a degree in chemical engineering from Texas Tech University, Reid’s true calling was always music. It was in Lubbock where he joined forces with Cleto Cordero, Jason Albers, Jonathan Saenz, Wesley Hall, and Adam Gallegos to form Flatland Cavalry, a band that would go on to leave its mark on the Texas country and Americana scene. As Flatland Cavalry’s sound grew from intimate stages to renowned venues, so did Reid’s connection to music, not just as a guitarist, but as a songwriter. He found himself drawn to the craft, eager to tell his own stories and carve out a voice that was undeniably his own.
Reid’s music is deeply rooted in authenticity, fusing the storytelling warmth of country with the unfiltered edge of classic and southern rock. His songs capture the feeling of open highways, late-night conversations, and the kind of quiet moments that linger long after the last note fades. With his upcoming EP, The Other Side, Reid offers a collection of songs that nod to the past while boldly forging ahead, delivering a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly his own.