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Neil Halstead
Indie / Folk / Psychedelic

"Neil Halstead"

Newquay,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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Member Since2/10/2006
Band Websitemojave3online.com
Band MembersNeil Halstead (vox ,gtr), Adam Parfitt (gtr) Ben Hall (bass) Andy Bartlett (drums) On Wednesday, July 16, KCRW/Los Angeles will feature "Little Twig" from Neil Halstead's new album "Oh! Mighty Engine" as their top tune of the day. Neil's new album hits stores in the US on 7/29, Canada on 8/5, and in the UK on 9/22
Influencesfishes,eggs, a good cup of tea, single malt,Bert jansh,tape hiss..
Banner 2 Banner 1 go!
Sounds Like folkin.. crispy
Record LabelBrushfire Records
Type of LabelIndie





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Burl’s Creek Park w/ Jack Johnson Oro, ONT Canada
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Aug 6 2008 5:00P
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Susquehanna Bank Center w/ Jack Johnson Camden, NJ
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the surf lodge NY, New York
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All Points West Festival w/ Jack Johnson Jersey City, NJ
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LA Hotel Cafe Los Angeles, California
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The casbah San Diego, California
Aug 30 2008 4:00P
fingerprints record shop Long Beach, California

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   About Neil Halstead
One night while in the studio with Neil Halstead a friend questioned him as to what kind of music he played. Neil’s extremely thick beard turned into a smile as he said “Nylon Rock” before laughing and turning back to his beer. I don’t think that description offered any clarity to the asker, but to me it seemed perfect: a self effacing term to help him deal with the fact that he, a former shoegazer, was making a solo record and his main weapon was simply a nylon string guitar and a couple of shakers.

In the late ‘90s Neil fronted a band called Slowdive, and after a couple of really good records they split. From there Neil formed his current band Mojave 3, who have released 4 records to date with a few more to come, we hope. Hard to find 2 bands with more critical accolades, and at the core of those bands was Neil and his songwriting. oh mighty engine is the name of Neil’s newest solo record. It is a record that can handle excessive listens and seems to absorb every mood I have thrown at it. It is really hard to find a record that can make you happy, sad, and can make you laugh all at once. This record does that for me.

The meaning of this record is hard for me to discern, partially because Neil is very English and mumbles phrases like “pithy liner…”or “dangerous dolt…” and other local slang that I have been getting myself caught up with. But the main reason is that Neil has never been blatant or obvious with his words. He writes songs that are very personal to him, and then allows space for everyone to take their own meaning away from his lyrics (“Go skies and thrones and wings. And poetry and things” from the song “Elevenses”).

Neil recorded this record partially at The Solar Powered Plastic Plant in Los Angeles and the rest in his hometown of Cornwall, England. He surfed in the mornings, and drank beer and recorded with various friends in the evening.

Neil is an old soul and his newest solo record is exactly who he is. Welcoming, warm, clever and kind.

-Emmett Malloy
Friend/Brushfire Records.


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Lía Pamina





Jul 18 2008 1:08 PM

Hi Neil
Thanks for the add , your music rocks
:)
cristiano





Jul 17 2008 11:38 AM

thanks for adding!!great music,Newquay is cool i've been there..ciao
Sara Melson





Jul 17 2008 12:20 PM

So looking forward to seeing you, Neil! Cheers on the new record.
Love, Sara
transona five





Jul 17 2008 9:49 AM

The new songs are lovely, of course.
Looking forward to hearing the entire record!
The Waterfall Effect





Jul 16 2008 10:05 PM

Why don't you come to Hawaii already. I mean really.
retlivdead





Jul 16 2008 12:11 PM

The new songs are brilliant Neil, really looking forward to the new record!
eigenheimer





Jul 13 2008 7:08 AM

great neil !! thanks for adding !
THE RAYEES





Jul 13 2008 3:34 PM

Your sound rocks! Yeah, that's all I have to say, but I think it pretty much sums it up

;)
Brandon





Jul 14 2008 12:11 AM

Love the new tunes... much respect!
Jamie McPherson





Jul 14 2008 5:14 AM

Cheers for the add. Your music sounds great! Just loved "Paint a Face". Keep those sounds happening.
Don't forget to drop by for a listen.

Take care.
Jamie.
* g a b y *





Jul 14 2008 1:21 PM

Thanks for add! I fell in love with "High Hopes" when I was leaving Buenos Aires and my "hope" was that someone asked me to stay... Best wishes from Italy and come soon to play!
sarah hepburn





Jul 11 2008 7:52 AM

Mmmm.... Fantastika Neil!

X
Randy Burton





Jul 11 2008 8:56 AM

If you like a little jazz mixed in your rock, gritty guitar, searing social commentary with a lovely voice of reason... check out my latest track "Seeds" it will shake your ass from the dancefloor to the anti-war rally outside of city hall... viva la revolution!!! enjoy
smAsh





Jul 12 2008 6:25 PM

i freakin love you and need you to serenade me everyday....possible??
Joyce





Jul 10 2008 7:18 PM

Your music is great! I love it. I hope to see you one day in WI. or maybe Kokua next year??? :)
I am anxiously waiting for the new album to come out... anxiously! :)
I Love Acting. It is So Much More Real than Life.





Jul 10 2008 3:46 AM

lovely new songs!

can't wait for the album!

xxx
andipantz





Jul 9 2008 6:20 PM

I cannot wait for the new cd. Cannot wait. have I mentioned that I cannot wait? No, no I cannot. And I hope that you will consider playing a solo show in the Philadelphia area.
Been waiting for AGES to see you live!!
The Amber Folk Mill





Jul 10 2008 3:15 AM

Loving the new songs. Can't wait for the new album to make the summer. Cheers, Stephen.
MR. BOSS!





Jul 9 2008 12:39 PM

thank you for the add! iam a very large fan! of your solo music and mojave 3, slowdive but the new stuff is incredible just soft enough to hear.
amazing thankyou!
corduroy





Jul 9 2008 4:05 AM

This is bullshit
Gal ravenna