Richard Neal is a Connecticut-based multi-instrumentalist (banjo, guitar, mandolin), recording studio operator, producer, session musician, stringed instrument teacher, songwriter, and performer. Visit Richard at www.facebook.com/richardfneal.
Over the weekend of October 11 - 13 I'll be conducting a couple of songwriting workshops: "This Land is Your Land: Deconstructing an American Folk Classic", and "Some Reasons for Rhyme".
Check their site for info: https://www.blackbearmusicfest.com
I'll also be helping out my friends Kim and Erick at their jam tent.
See you there!
On Saturday, September 7, Edgerton Park in New Haven will be the scene for this annual gathering for music and green-related goings-on.
I'll be accompanying James Allyn on the main stage at 2:30, and then conducting a songwriting workshop at 6.
Visit their site at www.ctfolk.org
See you there...
My uber-talented buddy Nick and his crew (which includes me, BTW) recently released a video for his song "You. Never Know".
View it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHHw7rIBWMs
Cheers!
Few people work more diligently to promote music created by Connecticut-based artists than Aim D'Amaro.
Her showcase festival will take place this coming Saturday, May 18, and I am honored to have been invited to participate. My songwriting workshop, "Some Reasons for Rhyme" will take place from 2 to 3 PM.
Thank you Amy!
See you there...
Not mine, the musical.
I'll play guitar in the pit band for the Sacred Heart University production taking place over the weekend of April 4 - 7.
Big fun, visit the school's theater arts site for ticket info.
Let the sun shine in...
After a lengthy hiatus we're back on the big stage at the Edmond Town Hall this coming Saturday the 9th.
Special guest comedy writer Tom Leopold joins us, you know his work from a number of legendary tv shows too numerous to mention.
Big fun--see you there...
Due to the overwhelming success of our first songwriting workshop, the Fairfield Trumbull School of Music has scheduled a followup session on Saturday, March 9, 3 PM at their Fairfield facility.
This event is open to the public as well as to FTSM students.
Visit the school's site for contact info.
Hope to see you there...
Visit the Music page to hear Forever, For You--a new track from the Birdmen.
And visit Best Video on Friday, January 25. There the Birdmen will appear live, in person, for your listening pleasure...
On Saturday, February 2 I will be conducting a songwriting workshop at this award winning academy run by my friends Dan and Tracy Carlucci.
The event begins at 3 and will run for 90 minutes or so.
For details and to RSVP click here.
For info re: this great learning institute visit https://www.ftsmusic.org.
See you there...
We return for another fun-filled evening with special guest The Slambovian Circus of Dreams...