bio

Hot 45, is an American R&B group based in San Luis Obispo, CA. The band is the brainchild of singer/song smith, Reese Galido, who grew up with way too much Sade in her discman. Assembled from some of the finest musicians on the Central Coast, Hot 45 is known for their dance grooves and their sweet, sweet love songs.

Reese Galido – lead vocal, guitar
Forrest Williams – bass
Hayden Gardner - drums

Hilary Langdon & Hannah Kenny – backing vocals

In 2023, the band released their debut single “Sposta” recorded and produced by Damon Castillo at Laurel Lane Studios.

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Sposta

Recorded at Laurel Lane Studios
Recorded, Mixed, and Produced by Damon Castillo
Written by Reese Galido
Released 2023
Mastered by Steve Hall at Future Disc
Art by Missy Reitner Cameron & Mackenzie VanVooren

Lead Vocals - Reese Galido
Backing Vocals - Hannah Kenny, Hilary Smids
Guitar - Reese Galido & Damon Castillo
Bass - Forrest Williams
Drums - Hayden Gardner
Percussion - Damon Castillo & Hayden Gard
Organ - Kristian Ducharme

Mushroom Yesterday

Recorded at Laurel Lane Studios
Recorded, Mixed, and Produced by Damon Castillo
Written by Reese Galido, Hannah Kenny, & Hilary Smids
Released 2023
Mastered by Steve Hall at Future Disc
Art by Missy Reitner Cameron & Mackenzie VanVooren

Vocals - Reese Galido, Hilary Smids, Hannah Kenny
Bass - Forrest Williams