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Neil MacDonald
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Member Since5/8/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.neilmacdonald.com
Band MembersBand mates have included talents such as Darren Vanstone, John Lovell, Carson Jans, Jon Phillips, Stew Kirkwood, and Gregory J Ferguson.
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   About Neil MacDonald
NEIL MACDONALD has been performing and writing music for 20 years. Cutting his teeth in the mid-eighties with Edmonton and Calgary punk rock bands, he opened for many of his adolescent musical heroes, such as Suicidal Tendencies, 7 Seconds, the Circle Jerks and Fugazi. Maturing into one of Alberta’s premier pop/rock musicians, Neil has been a highly sought after side man, touring Canada, the US, Europe and Iceland with various independent bands like Greyhound Tragedy and Uisce Beatha. Neil is known for his powerful pitch-perfect voice, which landed him session vocalist work for Mike Plume’s Song and Dance Man, and Welcome’s Like a Stars Microphone, and countless sessions with Jazz producers such as Darcy Phillips (Jann Arden) and Dr. Octavio for their various projects. Neil has also written a song that was used in the Warner Brothers hit, Felicity DVD home release, and written, produced and recorded radio ads for the Alberta Vote Society to encourage young Albertans to educate themselves, and vote in our provincial and federal elections. In the spring of 2004, Neil recorded a 4 song demo EP entitled Hole in the Sky with Stew Kirkwood and Greg Johnston that was picked up for online distribution through Not Lame Recording Company; www.notlame.com. Neil also helped write and record the Alberta Foundation for the Arts funded Bleach Bone Choir self-titled debut album. Miss Lullaby from this recording was featured on the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Made In Alberta CD. Neil was also invited by The Alberta Foundation for the Arts to tour Australia backing Kelly Alanna and Ann Vriend in support of the inaugural Alberta Foundation for the Arts Made in Alberta showcase that also featured Alberta Foundation for the Arts grant-awarded artists The Corb Lund Band and John Wort Hannam. Currently, Neil is performing his original material both as a solo acoustic act, and with his band in support of “Picture of Someone You Need”, his last AFA assisted album. The album received media attention nationally, charting in cities across Canada, and has been the feature album on numerous radio programs such as “Key of A” (CBC), Canada Live (CBC), Luka & Nightcap (CKUA), Great White North (Texan Community broadcaster). Along with performing his own songs, Neil is earning his living as front man for Dave Babcock’s newest big band effort, The Top Ten. This is a ten piece band comprised of Edmonton’s greatest musicians including Dave Babcock himself, Doug Organ (Wet Secrets/the Whitsundays), Dan Churchill (Colleen Brown), Dave Morgan (Top all trumpeter), Greg Smith (top call guitar player), Greg Ferguson (Colleen Brown), Katie Perman (Line Atlantic), Cloe Albert (songwriter), and Leslie Pelltier (Musical performer). Players that often sub in include Jim Head (Grant MacEwan Jazz Guitar Department Head) and Jamie Cooper (well reputed drummer). In addition to Neil’s performance credits, he has been the Entertainment Manager for Penny Lane Entertainment; Ceili’s Irish Pub and Restaurant Edmonton/Calgary, Cowboy’s Edmonton/Calgary. Neil’s management responsibilities included hiring musical talent and creating musically based events, such as a singer-songwriter series featuring Alberta based artists. Some of the Albertan artists Neil has employed include Sandro Dominelli, Stew Kirkwood, Kelly Alanna, Greg Johnston, Ann Vriend, Melissa Majeau, Pat Strain, Robert Walsh, Alex (James) Murdoch, and many more. Recently, Neil has begun work with Rawlco Radio, as the Executive Producer of the 10K20 Grant Program. He is the liaison between grant recipients and the radio station, and will help insure that great music is put out to the public. Neil is also an official FACTOR juror. Today, Neil is now married and has a 4 year old daughter named Jane. He makes his living running his own business and playing music.

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This Girl, That Boy

This Girl, That Boy



Nov 15 2009 6:37 AM

hey Neil,
wow! your tunes sound great! picture of someone you need really struck me. great vocals.
talk to you soon,
colin
A & R

A & R



Oct 30 2009 7:45 AM

URGENT: Wanted Two Bands for Label Consideration

There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.

*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.

1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.

* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist.
** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong.
*** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.


2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.

* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist.
** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong.
*** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.

XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com

Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.

Thank You.

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MAGNETO GUITARS

MAGNETO GUITARS



Sep 15 2009 5:46 AM

Thanks for the add Neil!
Traff!c - Take On Me (A-Ha cover) online!

Traff!c - Take On Me (A-Ha cover) online!



Sep 3 2009 9:56 PM

Hi there)
Thanks for being our friend!
Download for free our new EP "Starring" - 1 song from it will be on FREAK drama soundtrack
Welcome to our page!))
Cheers from Ukraine
devilsplender

devilsplender



Aug 13 2009 4:45 AM

Why don't you call?
Blockstars Production Studios

Blockstars Production Studios



Aug 10 2009 12:44 AM

Thanks for being a myspace friend,check back periodically for new services.

BLOCKSTAR PRODUCTION STUDIOS LLC
Tim Der

Tim Der



Aug 9 2009 5:48 AM

Paper Moon - String of Blinking Lights
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From the album "Broken Hearts Break Faster Every Day," released 2006 through Endearing Records. Written by Paper Moon and Andy Chase (of Ivy). Get it now at http://www.endearing.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_72&products_id=204&zenid=84a0adf7e7544bec209d1133d2045ba8
Blockstars Production Studios

Blockstars Production Studios



Aug 5 2009 4:23 PM

BLOCKSTARS PRODUCTION STUDIOS coming through !
Tiff Hall

Tiff Hall



Mar 14 2009 7:05 AM

Dear Mr MacDonald
Thank you for being my friend. You are special to me. I can hear myself in my mix again, you are the best.
hehehe
heart tiff
Jason Coley

Jason Coley



Jan 29 2009 10:17 PM

THANKS SO MUCH FOR BEING MY FRIEND..I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND HOPE YOU CAN PASS MY TUNES ON...GOD BLESS..JC
devilsplender

devilsplender



Jan 14 2009 4:06 AM

You are so freaky.... by that I mean dreamy, Mr. MacD.
Lorrie Matheson

Lorrie Matheson



Dec 20 2008 7:30 AM

ditto, pal...
Revival Dear

Revival Dear



Dec 16 2008 11:15 PM

Agreed! I am looking into April 9th @ Blue Chair.
Will keep you posted brother!

little orso
thane

thane satre



Dec 10 2008 4:40 AM

Bro!!
.....If you EVER need a drummer....
780 756 8433
thane
Steven Wright-Mark

Steven Wright-Mark



Nov 23 2008 6:01 AM

Hey Neil ~ it's been a while​ - how have you been?​ Wante​d to let you know that my new CD, Sides​how Freak​,​ has final​ly dropp​ed -- on iTune​s,​ Amazo​n,​ Napst​er,​ etc. I've poste​d a few new songs on my profi​le too, so pleas​e come check​ it out. And thank​s,​ as alway​s,​ for liste​ning -- means​ a lot.​.​.​

Cheer​s,​
Steve​n
Jan Randall

Jan Randall



Nov 15 2008 12:31 AM

Neil MacDonald. THE Neil MacDonald. As in THE Neil MacDonald Hotel. As in over one gabillion songs served. MacDonald MacDonald MacDonald. The genuine great great great great grandson of the guy who had a farm. Yes, THAT Neil MacDonald.
Matthew Ryan Woods

Matthew Ryan Woods



Oct 21 2008 2:46 AM

Hey I was just in Grande Prarie this weekend and I heard you were playing. Too bad I missed it cuz I was busy reading charts and programming my metronome. Shit. Next time bud! haha
Street Team Ind.

Street Team Ind.



Oct 11 2008 3:55 AM

Please Join Us In Promoting Live Music and bring the people back out to clubs to see you play!!
Laurence Currie

Laurence Currie



Sep 18 2008 11:17 PM

lol...thanks...it's a drum machine ;)
Everett LaRoi

Everett LaRoi



Sep 9 2008 2:52 PM

Hey Neil -
Nice to hear from ya. Yeah, the gig out at "the park" is pretty sweet -- it was good to see you out. Please say a hello to Maggie for me!
Cheers dude,
Ev
team building

team building



Sep 8 2008 10:23 PM

Thanks Neil. How've you been?
Greg Brown (Aust)

Greg Brown



Sep 1 2008 4:16 PM

To my Canadian, and fellow hopps loving mate!
How r u doing my friend? Hope all is going great for you!!
C ya soon
greg
Black Frog

Black Frog



Aug 27 2008 9:15 PM

Funny!
Simply Luka

Luka Symons



Aug 19 2008 6:19 PM

salut monsieur. i was just pulling a song o'yers into a wee satellite show, and thought to see comment ca va. all is good, i trust. a bientot!
crystal.puim.photography

crystal.puim.photography



Jul 21 2008 1:27 AM

You are awesomeness rolled up in more awesomeness so your awesomeness squared. Just thought you should know!
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