Crystal Reeves moved to Oregon from the Napa Valley. Before relocating, Crystal toured nationally and internationally with the Robin Flower Band from 1983 through 1987, contributing violin and vocals on two albums: First Dibs and Babies With Glasses (Flying Fish Records). From 1987-1997 Crystal worked as performer, co-arranger, accompanist, and vocalist/instrumentalist with singer/songwriter Judy Fjell contributing violin, mandolin, and vocals on four of Judy's albums: Dance in the Moment, Livin’ on Dreams, Love and Justice, and Best of Times. In addition she has contributed both instrumentally and vocally to as many as forty recordings by other artists.
Since moving to Oregon, Crystal has been a featured instrumentalist in two of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival plays: “The Winters Tale” (2002) and “Wild Oats” (2003). In 2006, she also did a Greenshow which was performed in front of the Merry Wives in the outdoor theater. She has performed and recorded with singer-songwriter Lorraine Rawls adding violin, mandolin, viola, and vocals and is featured on Lorraine’s most recent recording: “Through Her Eyes”. She also performs regularly with the Bluegrass Band Siskiyou Summit and has contributed original material, instrumental and vocal cuts featured on the group's CD: “From the Top”. Crystal, along with Pat O’Scannell and Sue Carney, can be seen around town performing in a variety of musical ensembles for special events or concerts. Crystal was featured as a guest artist in the 2005 Summer Pleasures Concert Series offered at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.