Neal uses:
Takamine and Ibanez acoustic guitars
Godin electric guitars
Boss pedals
Fender and VOX amps
Influences
I hear things in all kinds of music that infulence me in different ways everyday..
Sounds Like
What the people think:
Ian Barry - Songclub -
If you like original, well produced, energetic but sometimes contemplative jazz funk/acoustic rock, then Neal Byrne will be right up your street.....
Marty Mc Cool - South East Voice -
Neal Byrne himself is a by turns robust and understated performer......
Wexford Songwriters Club Review – Ian Doyle -
Take the punch of Luke Bloom and add the musical mastery Freddie White, then mix in the lyrical ability of Roy Harper and you’ll get an idea of Neal’s stage presence and delivery. This gifted songster took us on an awe-inspiring journey.....
Eric Thom - Exclaim Magazine, Toronto -
Neal Byrne bristles with sincerity and conviction across his highly charged and personal approach to the craft of song writing and performance......
In a previous life Neal was an athlete, rowing his sport of choice. Winning a couple of World Championship medals and racing at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 gave Neal a passion for life that he now uses when writing and performing his music.
In 2002 the watersports stopped and Neal moved to Canada to make the transition from athlete to musician. Writing and playing music in every shape and size of venue that would let him through their door provided Neal with the outlet to find his style and his voice. This is where Neal wrote his debut album "Booth Avenue" which was recorded on his return to Ireland in Elusive Studios, Temple Bar, Dublin by the creative force behind Halfset, Steve Shannon.
Originally from Dublin Neal now resides in Waterford and has found a new and exciting musical space for himself.. As well as Neal's solo project he has joined up with fellow musical entrepreneurs Curly Bert..
Neal is in the process of writing and recording demos for his next solo album with studio time booked for Spring 2009. Prior to this recording schedule Neal is planning some gigs which will be listed at www.myspace.com/nealbyrne
Hey neal, really enjoyed the set the other night in Pravda, had the album on over the weekend, great stuff, bit of a John Mayer about yeh,always good!! best a luck in Laois tonight,
Im really feelin 'Thank you' and 'In One Ear', Thats my kinda shit! 'Thank You' especially. 'Butterflies' is nice too, and the production on all of them is spot on. If you ever feel like you need a rapper on a song u know who to call! Much respect.
Hi, thanks for the friendship. The reason I started this Myspace is so I could find out weather people liked my music. I would genuinely appreciate it if u came checked out my page and dropped a comment to let me know wat u think. I always reply and if u want, I'll check out ur page and give u some feedback. A favour for a favour aint that wat friends are for?? So dont be a waste of MySpace! come leave ur mark on my page! Respect.
Hey Neal, Thanks for adding us. Hope you enjoyed the tunes, we'll be in the stables mullingar on thursday 2nd of july if your around!! best wishes the whiskey limbs:>
