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.
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...
...the play--not the activity--will be performed at Sacred Heart University from November 1 - 4 and again from November 8 - 11. I'll be playing guitar in the pit band.
...WMD this coming Sunday, June 24.
Join Kim & Erick at their classy showroom for this free open house concert featuring Matt Kassner, Dan Bonis, and Will Demers performing their blend of American roots-based music. Wine, cheese, and munchies will be provided at this comfortable environment.
Music starts at 1, the showroom is located at 142 Main Street North, Southbury, CT.
Stop by to enjoy the music and browse the furnishings on display--a great way to spend a rainy afternoon!
Off to the festival--I will be managing the Family Stage once again, stop by to say hello and enjoy the many attractions this event has to offer at this gorgeous riverside site.
Saturday June 16 and Sunday June 17 at Croton-on-Hudson, NY.
...hit the area hard, no power or running water, dangerous roadways, fallen trees and wires, cancellations abound, back to normal soon...
On Thursday we convene for bluegrass at My Place in Newtown, and on Saturday we celebrate the birthday of my great friend Anne Marie Menta with a special "in-the-round" show at Best Video in Hamden.
Hope you can join us...
I join my friends Matt Miklus, Jackie Meeker, and Morgon Morse for a night of singing and picking. $10 donation, kids attend for free.
Back once again by popular demand, I join my mates Mark Mirando, Frank Critelli, and Bob Csugie for a night of song, dance (just kidding), and a general very good time.
Our monthly bluegrass residency continues...
Bluegrass at our fave brewery on a spring evening...
Join Anne Marie to help her raise funds for her upcoming full-length recording project. Food, wine, music, meet-and-greet: an early-spring celebration!