In 2008 Rex moved to Bath to do a music degree. At the same time, banjo player Leon Hunt was putting a band together for a high profile concert alongside Bela Fleck. The Scoville Units were born.

Rex Preston was last seen on the folk & acoustic scene when his band “Jane on Thunder” reached the final of The BBC Young Folk Awards. Since then he has been building a strong portfolio of electronic music.

In 2009 Rex flew to Winfield in Kansas to take part in The Walnut Valley Mandolin Championships. He came third & won a Weber mandolin for his efforts. The contests at Winfield are held in very high regard in the States, with past mandolin champions including Chris Thile & Matt Flinner.

Rex is working with Miranda in a duo. His style & fluidity augments her songs beautifully. For live dates click here.

The Scoville Units are just finishing their debut album which will be released in September. For more information & live dates click here.

Rex features on Brian Finnegan’s new album

“The Ravishing Genius of Bones”