NEAL BLACK , Texas Blues Rock guitarist /vocalist has spent the last 30 years electrifying audiences around the world with his fusion of Blues , rock , Jazz, Country .. Referred to by one critic as " THE MASTER OF HIGH VOLTAGE TEXAS BOOGIE "
ROLLING STONE MUSIC CRITICS gave 4 STAR reviews to NEAL BLACK's first 2 releases , and JOHN SWENSON ( music journalist for "THE NEW YORK FREE PRESS") wrote " NEAL BLACK is one of the most important Blues songwriters /performers on the scene today".
NEAL BLACK has recorded 6 cd's for DIXIEFROG records (Europe) , his most recent " HANDFUL OF RAIN " released March 2007 was Number 1 on the France Blues Radio Airplay Charts .. NEAL BLACK has been with Dixiefrog records for 15 years (longer than any other Artist on the Label ). In the U.S.A his records are available on the FLYING FISH/DELUGE label ,, ALLEGRO distribution , and HARMONIA MUNDI distribution ,
NEAL BLACK is also featured on POLYGRAM RECORDS Compilation " BLUES STORY" where he appears on 4 Volumes of the Compilation series with such legendary Blues artists like; MUDDY WATERS, FREDDY KING, ROY BUCHANAN, CHUCK BERRY and others..
In 2005 NEAL BLACK was nominated in France /Europe for the The Trophee du Blues as "Best Modern Electric Blues Guitarist "
NEAL BLACK's guitarist credits include performances on stage or in the studio with Blues /Rock legends like ; JIMMY DAWKINS , LUCKY PETERSON , JOHNNIE JOHNSON , THE CHAMBERS BROTHERS , PAPA JOHN CREACH , CHUCK BERRY , JOHN SEBASTIAN(ex- Doors , Lovin Spoonful) , DAN BAIRD ( ex-Georgia Sattelites), JULIAN VAUGHAN( Ex- BB King , Albert King ) GERARDO VELEZ(ex- Jimi Hendrix),GIB WHARTON ( ex- Van Morrison , Cassandra Wilson) HARVEY BROOKS (ex- Bob Dylan ), JON PARIS ( ex-Johnny Winter), TIM TINDALL ( ex-Bill Perry , Richie Havens ), JOSE FORS & FORSEPS ( Legendary Mexican Artist/Musician), ALABAMA SLIM, BILLY PRICE(vocalist for Roy Buchanan) ,and others..
NEAL BLACK has performed in 21 countries at major festivals /venues including ; MONTREAL International Jazz fest(Canada), WOODSTOCK 20th anniversary(New York), GUADALAJARA Blues (Mexico),NEW MORNING(Paris,France), ANTONE'S (Texas) , MONTREUX Jazz(Switzerland), RIVER BLUES FEST(Philadelphia), BRAGDOYA Blues ( Norway), LONESTAR ROADHOUSE ( N.Y.C) , PUISTOBLUES (Finland) , CASTLEBAR Blues
( Ireland), NEW ORLEANS Music Fest (Germany),CAHORS Blues Fest(France) ISOLA LIRI BLUES FEST (Italy) GASTROBLUES Fest ( Hungary) HELL BLUES Fest (Norway ) ,, and many others...
In the 1980's NEAL BLACK was a regular on the TEXAS BLUES SCENE opening shows for ; STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN , ALBERT KING, FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS, OMAR & THE HOWLERS , JOHNNY COPELAND, GEORGE THOROGOOD , LEON RUSSELL, PAUL BUTTERFIELD , LOU ANN BARTON, RICK DERRINGER , LONNIE MACK, SIR DOUGLAS QUINTET , SAVOY BROWN , THE NIGHTHAWKS, and many , many others ,,
Also during this period NEAL BLACK studied music at The Southwest Guitar Conservatory under Jazz greats like ; BARNEY KESSEL , LENNY BREAU, HERB ELLIS and JACKY KING..
In the 1990's NEAL BLACK moved to NEW YORK CITY where quickly gained a reputation as a Top Guitarist/ Performer / Songwriter .. NEAL BLACK was a regular not only with his own project " THE HEALERS" but also was seen at many a late night JAM SESSION playing with POPA CHUBBY , JOAN OSBORNE , THE HOLMES BROTHERS etc ..
In 2000, NEAL BLACK headed to MEXICO , where spent almost 3 years touring the " HARD ROCK CAFE "circuit and performing Blues festivals there..
During his time in MEXICO , Neal recorded the Critically acclaimed "DREAMS ARE FOR LOSERS" . He was also a Professor of music at Pan American University and collaborated often on stage/Studio with Legendary Mexican/Cuban Artist & Musician , JOSE FORS & his Band FORSEPS...
2004- 2007, NEAL BLACK is currently living in the south of France , touring regularly throughout Europe with his band " NEAL BLACK & THE HEALERS" and working as a Producer/Songwriter /Guitarist for projects with other Artists including, BLUES CONSPIRACY, FRED CHAPELLIER, LEADFOOT RIVET, NICO WAYNE TOUSSAINT , DRINKHOUSE PREACHERS, NINA VAN HORN , RANDY H,,
April 2007, NEAL BLACK's latest release" HANDFUL OF RAIN" is currently NUMBER ONE on the France Blues Radio Charts..
Hi Neal, how are you? We had a nice talk after your gig at "Diavolo Rosso" in Asti, Italy. Then you had to move in Turin for the nex one (Folk Club). That was a cool acoustic performance. I hope to have the chance to listen your band electical way.
Bonjour, Le photo report de FRED CHAPELLIER & NEAL BLACK au 20eme THEATRE est en ligne sur Zicazic et un simple clic sur le logo ci dessous vous y conduira directement ... Enjoy !
