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May 29, 2008:

Recent Licenses of Neil's Music - AMC TV & Feature Film:

Neil's song "Edge" was licensed recently for use in a T.V. commercial for the classic movie The Hunt For Red October, which aired on AMC TV several times in January.  Neil's song "Speechless" was also licensed recently for use in the feature film 199 Lives produced by Godfrey Entertainment.  This film is a biography movie on the famous motocross daredevil Travis Pastrana, and was shown in select theaters (500+/-) throughout the U.S. in April.  These are the first T.V. and feature film licenses of Neil's music.  

Neil Performing West Coast Tour Dates with Merlinmoon:

Neil is currently performing some west coast tour dates as the guitarist for Merlinmoon.  The cities currently included are Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Santa Barbara.  Click here to visit the Live page for the current schedule.

Click here to visit the ThrillBillies website.

Click here to visit the Jack9 website.

Click here to visit the Videos page.

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Click here to visit the Everytone Music website.

April 16, 2008:

Recent Licenses of Neil's Music - Extreme Sport DVD & More:

Neil's song "Edge" was licensed recently for use in the extreme sport DVD "Nitro Circus 5: ThrillBillies" produced by Godfrey Entertainment.  Other artists whose music is featured on the DVD include AC/DC, Motley Crue, Tesla, Soulfly, Quiet Riot, and Twisted Sister among many others.  Click here to see the trailer for the DVD.  To order the DVD, click here.

Neil's song "Funky Brew" was also licensed recently for use in one of Jack9's action sport video pieces.  Jack9 is an action sport website/internet T.V. site that promotes themselves as the worlds biggest for ILT boxing, martial arts, motocross, etc.  Click here to visit Jack9's website.

To see all of the recent licenses of Neil's music, please visit the Music page.

New In-Studio & Live Videos:

New videos have been added to the site, including some in-studio outtakes of solos from Neil's new tracks "Drift And Burn" and "Midnight Function".  New live videos include full-length performances of "Speechless" and "Move Mountains" as well.  Click here to visit the Videos page.

Neil Appears on Ty Oliver's New Album:

Neil is featured performing a guest solo on fellow instrumental guitarist Ty Oliver's new album Heartstrings.  You can hear Neil's solo on the track "Space Jam" alongside other special guests including guitarist Matt Cafissi.  To order the album, click here and check out this great guitarist and artist!  You can also check out a sound clip of Neil's performance at the Music page.

Some of Neil's Tracks Added to Catalog of Everytone Music:

Some songs from Neil's catalog have recently been included into the catalog of a powerful music collective known as Everytone Music.  Everytone is a music licensing company that also handles music composition, production, and supervision for various forms of media including T.V. shows, commercials, trailers and much more.  Music from their catalog has been used for clients such as Sony, Dodge Trucks, and many others.  Click here to visit Everytone Music's website.

Neil Relocates to Los Angeles:

Neil recently uprooted from the east coast, and moved west to Los Angeles.  He is currently keeping busy making new music and teaching a full schedule of guitar students.  At this time, he is accepting a limited number of additional students.  If you are interested in studying guitar with Neil, please visit the Lessons page.

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Click here to visit the Digital Trends website.

October 15, 2007:

Neil's Track "Edge" Licensed in Video Game Trailer:

Neil's song "Edge" was licensed recently for use in the promotional trailer for the latest game from developer XGen Studios called "Pillage The Village".  XGen Studios is one of the top developers and publishers of Flash games for the internet and CD/DVD.  Click here to see the trailer for the game.

Two of Neil's Tracks Licensed in Internet Video for Digital Trends:

Neil's songs "Edge" and "Evolution" were licensed recently for use in a promotional internet video for the website Digital Trends, which provides reviews, news, shopping, and more for the latest consumer electronics.  Click here to visit the Digital Trends website.

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Click here to read the new bio written about Neil!

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September 21, 2007:

Recording Update - Sound Clips from Neil's Upcoming 2nd Album Now Available:

After recovering from a hand fracture, Neil is back in action.  Sound clips of some new music from Neil's upcoming 2nd album are now available!  Click here to visit the Music page and preview two new tracks!

Neil Interviewed at Guitar 9 Records:

Neil recently did an interview with Dan McAvinchey of Guitar Nine Records discussing topics from guitars to his musical goals, the release of his next record and beyond.  Click here to check out the resulting bio that is now featured on their website.

Three of Neil's Tracks Licensed in Two Media Productions:

Neil's songs "Evolution" and "Prowl" were licensed recently for use at a corporate event for a client of Avrett Free Ginsberg.  Avrett Free Ginsberg is a major marketing and advertising agency based in New York.  Their client list includes Bacardi, Goya, Bertolucci Watches, Purina, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and many more.  Click here to visit the Avrett Free Ginsberg website.

Neil's song "It's Time" was also recently licensed for use in an independent media production for a Rumblefish client by the name of Andrea Dexter.  No further information is available about this license.

Radio News:

Neil's music was recently added to the rotation on 87.9 FM in Thomaston, CT on the radio show "Radio Metal Storm".  The show is also broadcasted on the internet through the Radio Metal Storm website.  Special thanks to host Johnny Lifeson for spinning Neil's music!  Neil also was asked to do a voice-over I.D. for the radio show.

Studio Appearances With Other Artists:

Neil recently laid down a guitar solo for fellow instrumental solo artist / guitarist Ty Oliver's next album.  The song, titled "Space Jam", also features guitarist Matt Cafissi (Italy).  Interestingly, the sessions between the three players were all done via the internet between California, Italy, and New Jersey!  Neil highly recommends you checking out both of these great guitarists!

Neil also recently co-produced a track for the solo project of long-time friend and familiar name Sean Faust.  Sean has played keyboards live with Neil's solo band from 2002 through 2003, and also appeared on the track "Funky Brew" off of Neil's first album Perpetual Horizon.  The song Neil co-produced for Sean is titled "Inside Again" and can be heard by visiting Sean's Myspace page.  Definitely check out this great artist!

Neil practicing at his N.J. studio, recovering from recent injury.

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January 24, 2007:

Recording Update - Neil Recovering From Hand Fracture & Surgery:

Neil regretfully suffered a fracture in his right hand from an accident recently, which required him to have surgery to ensure a full recovery.  Two weeks ago, a metal pin was temporarily inserted into the hand to assist the healing, and will be removed in early February.  Neil will then wear another cast for a few weeks, and hopes to start mobilizing his hand again in March, beginning physical therapy.  The full recovery time could be anywhere between three and six months in all depending on his hand, but Neil anticipates being stronger than ever when it is through, resuming recording for his next album.  Several new tracks are already in the works, and there will be sound clips up on the site sometime after Neil finishes recovery, so stay tuned and please keep Neil in your thoughts and prayers!

Site Update:

The Videos page has recently been added to the site, and includes some all-new live video clips of Neil performing.  Click here to check them out!

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Click here to visit Neil's official MySpace music page.

October 18, 2006:

Three of Neil's Tracks Licensed in Cycle Training Workouts:

World-renowned cycling coach Chris Carmichael (Long-time trainer of seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong) has used three of Neil's songs in his "2006 Do the Tour... Stay at Home" audio workouts, which are designed for training cyclists to download from his Carmichael Training Systems website.  Neil's song "Prowl" can be heard in the "Stage 7" workout, and his songs "Funky Brew" and "Perpetual Horizon" can both be heard in the "Stage 19" workout.  Click here to visit the Carmichael Training Systems website.

Neil's Official MySpace Music Page:

Neil's official music page at MySpace.com is now up and running!  Click here to visit, and make sure to add Neil along with one of his songs to your MySpace profile!

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Click here to see the all-new photo galleries.

February 15, 2006:

Neil Produces Rivera Bomma's Latest  Album:

The Hard Rock / Melodic Rock group Rivera Bomma has just released their second full-length album titled I Am God on Mausoleum Records in Belgium.  It is being distributed throughout Europe and Japan, and for the U.S. it will be carried exclusively online at The End Records.  The album was produced by Neil, who also performed all keyboards throughout, as well as bass guitar on the Flamenco number "La Voz De Mi Guitarra", and additional percussion and backing vocals on several of the songs.  The orchestral arrangements, some percussion programming, and additional mixing were also done by Neil, and he had the pleasure of producing it and co-recording it with engineers (most notably) Eric Rachel (Skid Row, Symphony X, Hatebreed) and Don Sternecker (Seven Witches, Russell Allen, Symphony X).  Musically, this album is a well-crafted masterpiece with a sound that is epic, and at times progressive and quite diverse.  Neil also performed some Flamenco guitar among other parts in a duet solo with Rod Rivera on the B-side "In My Dreams".  The song does not appear on this version of the album; however, you can listen to a clip of it at the Music page!  To order the album, click here.

Site Update:

The Photos page has been completely updated with tons of new shots from past shows, press shoots, candids, and others.  Click here to check it out and browse the various galleries!

Other News:

After several weeks of studio downtime, Neil recently completed the relocation of his recording studio.  His new workspace is situated about 15 miles west of Manhattan in West Paterson, New Jersey.  He is working on new material for both his solo and multimedia catalogues.

Neil is also working on a much longer-term project.  Over the recent years he has developed the foundation for a book based on his practice philosophies, and approach to music theory as it relates to the guitarist.  The direction of the book has evolved over time, and continues to evolve.  Neil has no plans to publish the book until nature calls upon it, but as the ideas develop and mature, you will know about it here.

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Neil's amp set up for some recent sessions at his N.J. studio.

December 12, 2005:

Neil Signs With Rumblefish:

This month Neil has signed on as a new artist with Rumblefish, Inc.!  Rumblefish is a very hip music licensing company based in Portland, Oregon.  They license music for use in various forms of media including film, television, video games, and much more.  Click here to check out their website.

'Perpetual Horizon' Hits No. 3 at Guitar 9:

Nearly four years after it's release, Neil's solo debut album Perpetual Horizon still remains at the top of the sales charts at Guitar Nine Records.  For the month of October, it again entered the top-10 reaching #3 on Guitar Nine's "Progressive" charts.  Click here to view the chart from that month.  If you haven't ordered your copy of the album already, you can click here to buy it worldwide at Guitar Nine -- the ultimate in instrumental guitar music!

Radio News:

Neil was recently asked to do two voice-over I.D.'s for the radio show "Beton" on Acik Radyo 94.9 FM in Istanbul, Turkey.  Special thanks to the host Mete Sohtaoglu for continuing to spin Neil's music!

Other News:

At this time, Neil has put his plans on hold for moving to the west coast.  Also, he recently traveled to Japan in September to attend and perform at a very dear friend's wedding in Tokyo.  The trip was magnificent, as this was the first time Neil had been back to Japan since his first visit in '96.

In October, Neil began filling in as a guitar instructor at the New York City branch of The Paul Green School of Rock Music.  Click here to check out the school's website.

Neil recently had the chance to start work on some new solo recordings.  He is currently moving his recording studio to a new location, so there will be some downtime, but Neil looks forward to getting the studio back up and running, and continuing with his new works.  Please check back here for updates!

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August 2, 2005:

Neil Appears on John Taglieri's Latest Album:

Singer-songwriter John Taglieri has a new album out titled Now on Leap Dog Music.  Neil is featured on the track "What It Means" playing lots of slide guitar and more.  To order the album, click here and check out this great artist!  You can also check out a sound clip of Neil's performance at the Music page.

Click here to visit The Fusion Show's website.

Click here to visit Music Oven's website.

June 23, 2005:

Live Radio Interview in Cleveland:

On Friday, July 1 at 2PM (Eastern Standard Time, U.S.) Neil will be doing a live interview on the air via phone with Randy Allar on WCSB 89.3 FM in Cleveland, Ohio!  Randy's radio show "The Fusion Show" has been on the air for 22 years and during that time he has interviewed some of the biggest names in guitar music including Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Scott Henderson, Jennifer Batten, and more, so definitely check out this interview if you live in the Cleveland area, or you can check it out live from anywhere in the world through WCSB's website.  The show airs every Friday afternoon from 1PM to 3PM, and features a wide range of instrumental Fusion/Progressive music.  Special thanks to Trixi at Guitar Central for hooking up the interview!

Other Radio News:

The following are some recent airplay additions:

WCSB 89.3 FM - Cleveland, OH, USA - "The Fusion Show" radio show

Acik Radyo 94.9 FM - Istanbul, Turkey - "Beton" radio show

Rock FM 94.5 FM - Istanbul, Turkey - "Gitarist" radio show (moved from Yasamradyo 87.5 FM)

1602 AM - Nieuwegein, Netherlands - "Symfomania" radio show

RadioSeagull.com - Internet radio station - "Symfomania" radio show

Guitar Central - Internet radio station on Live365.com

The radio show "Gitarist" in Istanbul recently moved from Yasamradyo 87.5 FM to Rock FM 94.5 FM.  Click here to listen to the new voice-over I.D. that Neil recorded for the show (In the background, you will hear Neil's song "Perpetual Horizon").

Neil's Music Now Heard On The Music Oven Network:

Neil's music is now heard in select retail stores around the U.S. via the Music Oven Network (a personalized subscription music service for retailers)  All seven of Neil's tracks submitted have been accepted and have been receiving solid rotation since April.  The tracks accepted from Neil's debut album Perpetual Horizon include "It's Time", "Against The Grain", "Funky Brew", "Speechless", "Edge", "Prowl", and "Personalities".  This is a great avenue for independent artists to get heard by new audiences.  For more information, artists can visit Music Oven's website.

Gig News:

This Saturday, June 25, Neil will be doing a short acoustic set with singer/songwriter Sean Faust at the Bloomfield Ave. Cafe & Stage in Montclair, NJ.  They will be showcasing Sean's songs for Epic Records, Hollywood Records & Dreamscape Records at 5:30 PM, so if you live in the NY / NJ area, come on out and support!  Several other artists are also scheduled to appear.

Site Update:

Check out the recently overhauled Music page, which now features much more information on Neil's solo work and various other projects.

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April 4, 2005:

Neil Appears on The Infernos' Latest Album:

The Infernos' new album The 3rd Prophecy was released in January on Rotunda Records.  Neil played guitar on and co-wrote the interlude track "Can You Feel It" with Kenny Simmons (a good friend of Neil's and former member of Motown Records' three-time Grammy Award-winning group The Commodores).  To order the album, click here and check out this great and diverse twelve-piece band!  You can also check out a sound clip of Neil's performance at the Music page.

Radio News: 

Click here to listen to the new voice-over I.D. Neil recently recorded for a great radio show by the name of "Gitarist" (or "Guitarist"), hosted by Okan Meric on Yasamradio 87.5 FM in Istanbul, Turkey.  Neil's song "Edge" is featured in the background.  Neil has also recently received some more confirmed airplay including from the radio shows "Planet Prog" on WMSE 91.7 FM in Milwaukee, WI, USA, and "Symfo City Prog Radio" on LOV 105.3 FM in Apeldorn, Netherlands.

Site Update:

The site has undergone some improvements recently including a new Main page, Biography page and more!  Some of the other pages will also be updated soon.  The site also surpassed 20,000 visitors recently, and is going stronger.  Thank you for everyone's support including old and new fans of Neil's music!  Also check out Neil's newly modified Ibanez electric at the Gear page (the RG1550 Prestige).

October 11, 2004:

Studio Appearances With Other Artists:

In recent months, Neil was called into the studio on various occasions to lay down some more guitar tracks for some other artists.  Among them, two upcoming releases featuring Neil's guitar work include the track "What It Means" on John Taglieri's next album, and the track "Can You Feel It" on The Infernos' third album titled The 3rd Prophesy.  "Can You Feel It" was also co-written by Neil with Kenny Simmons (a good friend of Neil's and former member of Motown Records' three-time Grammy Award-winning group The Commodores).  Neil is also finishing up producing Rivera Bomma's second album titled I Am God.  Neil performed keyboards on twelve tracks as well, along with various backing vocals, percussion, bass guitar on two tracks, and one appearance on nylon-string guitar accompanying Rod Rivera.

Neil Featured as 'Editor's Pick' at CNET's Download.com: 

Neil is featured as an "Editor's Pick" at CNET's Download.com Music!  Click here to read a great introductory editorial about Neil's music from one of the editors at CNET!

Radio News:

Among the international radio shows/stations that have been featuring Neil's music from Perpetual Horizon, some of the recent additions include:

"Il Mondo Di Tarkus" - Milano, Italy (Radio Padania Libera 103.5 FM)

"Symfo Zone" - Nijmegen, The Netherlands (Stads Radio Nijmegen 107.8 FM)

"ProgRadio.com" - San Diego, CA, USA (Internet)

*You may also visit the Radio page to see what other radio stations are already playing Neil's music in your local city.

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