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Two Years Ago E.P. out now on iTunes



Austin, Texas
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Member Since12/4/2005
Band Websitewww.nelomusic.com
Band MembersBrian Donohoe, Stephen Goodson, Matt Ragland, Mike St. Clair, Reid Umstattd
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 14 2009 6:30P
The Belmont Austin, Texas
Nov 18 2009 10:00P
Old Rock House St. Louis, Missouri
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
The Wormy Dog Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nov 24 2009 12:00A
Schotzi’s College Station, Texas
Dec 10 2009 8:00P
The Village (w/ Benjy Davis Project) Little Rock, Arkansas
Dec 18 2009 8:00P
Private Austin, Texas
Dec 26 2009 8:00P
House Of Blues Dallas, Texas
Apr 10 2010 8:00P
Private Houston, Texas

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   About nelo

For Matt Ragland, primary songwriter and acoustic guitarist, the release of their debut album, nelo, was a dream nearly 10 years in the making; going all the way back to when he first picked up an acoustic guitar in high school. He was soon writing songs and jamming with school friends and fellow Dallas natives Stephen Goodson (electric guitar) and Chris Hill (drums). A couple of years later, while in college, Ragland was refining his songwriting and performing around Austin with singer Reid Umstattd while Goodson and Hill were perfecting their own chops studying jazz at the University of North Texas in Denton. By 2002, they all reconvened — along with another UNT alum, multi-instrumentalist Mike St. Clair (bass, trombone, trumpet), — and nelo was born.

Well, unofficially, at least. According to Ragland, nelo didn’t officially take off until August of ’05 — the month he and the rest of the band left Texas for Athens, Ga. “That was really the defining moment,” he says, “when I called everyone and said, ‘OK, I’m ready to really do this. If you want to do it, too, come and join me.’ I wanted there to be that unifying moment where we all packed our bags and moved somewhere with one goal in mind. It was time to get serious.”

Years before moving to Athens, Ragland had a feeling he had the makings of the perfect ensemble. All he lacked was a proper singer. “Reid and I had been going to Camp Longhorn in Texas together for many, many years — from third grade all the way up to college,” he says. “I remember Reid singing one day and being blown away. Our connection was immediate. I wanted to write songs and Reid wanted to sing. It was a good match.”

Fast forward a few years, and nelo was well on its way toward firmly establishing itself on the Athens music scene. But a homemade demo was stirring up quite a buzz back home in Texas, too — so much so that nelo was soon playing to packed crowds in both states. Among those drawn to the buzz, was producer, studio owner and Willie Nelson-nephew Freddy Fletcher, who quickly made a deal that led Ragland and Co. straight into an Austin studio to work on their debut.

Starting in March ‘09, nelo will be releasing a new single each month through July. The first single, “Love Solution” from their new EP, Two Years Ago E.P., will be available exclusively via iTunes, finishing up with the summer release of the full EP itself. Songs such as “Story of our Lives” and “Breakthrough” are expected to hit the mark with fans and critics alike. Ragland still marvels, "There is no greater satisfaction for me and the band than to record and play live. I've written so many songs in the last few years. We've got a lot of music to get out there. The new E.P. is only the beginning. I feel like the band gets closer as a family, and tighter as musicians, with every brief tour that we go on. Our fans keep us going, and the thought of recording our new songs keeps us excited." !!! Start Code To Apply Top Banner !!!! Custom top banner code by Eileen !!! End Code To Apply Top Banner !!!


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ღ Dawn Marie ღ

ღ Dawn Marie ღ



Nov 6 2009 2:32 AM

Just want to say hey to steve and mike... miss you two guys!! we need to catch up the next time your down!!
WyomingCowboy77

Brien Sonzogni



Oct 27 2009 7:11 AM

It was great seeing you guys up in Fort Collins thanks for playing. Can't wait to hear you guys again in December
-Lorendo Schlinker

Lorendo Schlinker



Oct 25 2009 1:34 AM

you guys should really do a live acoustic version of footsteps... yall keep it up, love to here more
The Standby Brothers

The Standby Brothers



Oct 20 2009 7:14 AM

Gr8 energy..... cheers! from canada. the bros.
Suzy

susan green



Oct 14 2009 9:53 PM

Come back to Florence!!! We miss yall!!!!!
Josie

JoAnna Clark



Oct 14 2009 9:53 PM

You guys are Awesome! Really diggin the sound & lyrics!!
ENTICE

ENTICE
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Oct 14 2009 4:41 PM

how has your crazy self been?
Aldo the Apache

Aldo the Apache



Oct 14 2009 4:40 PM

thanks for being my friend, stay well :)
Beto Kaiser

Beto Kaiser



Oct 14 2009 3:15 PM

vale Nelo...todas as felicidades do mundo e parabéns por seu talento e por suas músicas...são lindas e voce canta muito...um grande abração!
Morris

Morris Hohman



Oct 12 2009 6:12 PM

come to san antonio!
THE RAYEES

THE RAYEES



Oct 12 2009 6:11 PM

je t'aime
Roscoe St. Clair

Roscoe St. Clair



Oct 12 2009 2:47 AM

sounds really good guys... i dig it!
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just4friends



Oct 5 2009 11:03 PM


JUSTICE RECORDS

JUSTICE RECORDS



Oct 5 2009 11:02 PM

Hey nelo fans!!  Check out the Justice Records nelo interview with Matt and Reid, by Ajay Miranda:


Stay up to date with nelo news at Justice Records Blog


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mark durham|on iTunes!



Oct 5 2009 5:04 AM

you did an incredible job at acl! I love it so very much :) thank you
Sandy Zacky

Sandy Zacky



Oct 2 2009 4:09 PM

Have a great weekend : )

Best Wishes,
Sandy
~Sheryl~

~Sheryl~



Oct 2 2009 3:31 PM

Swingin' in to drop countless daisey wishes & Austin sweet sunlit kisses!! xoxo
bassgrrrl

bassgrrrl



Oct 1 2009 5:49 AM

I like your music:) Sweet!
Mr. Jbizzle

Mr. Jbizzle



Sep 29 2009 5:51 PM

Congrats guys on the Austin morning show and Kikin off Austin City Music Festival!!!!
Krazy★K

K M



Sep 25 2009 3:35 PM

Love the new pics!!  WASHINGTON misses yall!!!!!!
JUSTICE RECORDS

JUSTICE RECORDS



Sep 23 2009 8:57 PM

Hey nelo fans! Justice Records now has a blog dedicated to our bands and artists. That includes nelo! Get updates, news, and exclusive offers at our Justice Blog....

www.justicerecordsblog.com/search/label/nelo
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Destiny Time



Sep 23 2009 8:57 PM

thank you for the request, your music is freaknfantabulus, i'm gonna start looking for you albums, and hopefully ya'll will drop by the Houston/Dallas area...i can't wait to see ya'll in concert!!! hugs and kisses and love and wishes!!!

Love,
-Davina- in Texas
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Sep 18 2009 1:52 AM

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