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:: Work will shortly be starting on the new material for the follow up to 'El Camino', but also a couple of other projects are beginning to get underway. One using a string section with the trio and another focusing on the arrangements that the trio have created of songs from the pop/rock repertoire now available. More information and tracks will be given as and when it is available. Until then, hopefully see you at one of the above gigs coming up.
January 2012
::Happy new year to you all! Hope the festive season has gone well. The trio are playing at The Stonewell Tavern, Lancaster this friday, the 6th from 9.30 pm (Stonewell Tavern).
and then on Tuesday January 17th at Matt and Phreds in Manchester (www.mattandphreds.com).
::Hope you can get to either or both and don't forget, the new album is now fully available so come and pick one up at gig.
December 2011
::NEW ALBUM IS NOW DIGITALLY AVAILABLE. (Available from Itunes, Spotify, Amazon etc.) That now means all is completed. Just in time for the festive season, not by plan it has to be said, fortune possibly. Recording started in June and so 5 and bit months is not too bad for a new album. Anyways, all the best for the season and hopefully catch you at a gig or 2.
December 2011
:: NEW ALBUM IS NOW RELEASED! It is now available and so, if you would like a copy then simple follow the links on the recording page Recordings and get yours or alternatively pick up a copy at any of the gigs you catch the Trio at. It will be also be available digitally very soon, there will be notice of this as and when.
:: Upcoming gigs see the Trio return for some winter power trio action at Matt and Phreds in Manchester (www.mattandphreds.com) That is on Wednesday 7th December. As they are lucky enough to get to play 3 sets, the 2nd set will see the new abum being played from start to finish, something that they haven't been able to do before so its new for them and a new thing for you!
:: That is then followed by the trio playing at the soon to be extended and refurbished Strays Coffee Shop in Newark, (Strays Jazz). By all accounts its looking pretty swish so get down on the 10th and hear the trio and see for yourselves.
:: On the 11th, at The Hollybush at Stockton Brook nr Stoke. This is a solo bossanova gig in the late afternoon. A very relaxing gig indeed. Get your table booked via their website (www.thehollybush.info).
:: That's all the news for now. January's gigs will be posted shortly but for now, get the new album, I've heard its quite good ?!
November 2011
:: After 3 solo/duo gigs so far this month, time for the trio to come out and play. This Thursday, the 17th, will see the trio appear at Jim's Acoustic Cafe in Colne, Lancashire (Jims acoustic cafe). The night will also see an appearance of the sublime River Man (www.myspace.com/rivermansounds). Entry is £3 on the door.
:: Following that on the 19th, Neil C. Young will once again be returning to the fabulous Strays Coffee Shop in Newark for some more Bossa and Tapas action. (Strays Jazz)
:: Thanks to Poppies and Allan Evans of Settle Music for a superb night on Thursday, highly enjoyable evening and with a great audience that put up with some more ridiculous/dubious story telling in between pieces. They are having the 2nd concert in their new concert series on December 10th. more info at (Settle Music).
:: A reminder that there are now pre-release copies available of 'El Camino', the new album. get in touch via email or get to a gig and get a copy there. You will soon be able to download the music from this site, keep an eye open for the news of that too. And also to remind you to come and join us on Twitter and Facebook, just click on the links above and follow!
November 2011
:: Upcoming gigs for the diary include a full range of NCY. Friday 4th and 19th will see gigs with both Duo and Solo sets at Strays Tapas night in Newark (Strays Jazz). That is followed on Tuesday 8th by more Tapas at The Sparrow Hawk in Fence with the Duo in action (the Sparrowhawk).
:: Then on Thursday 10th sees a special event, a solo performance by Neil C. Young at Poppies Tea Room, Kirk Gate, Settle, N.Yorkshire. It will be the first in what will hopefully will turn out to be a successful concert series at the tea rooms. Admission is £7 and will include refreshments more info at (Settle Music).
:: Following that will see the Trio return to Jims Acoustic Cafe, Colne on Thursday 17th November. This gig will also feature the marvellous 'River Man' in support (www.myspace.com/rivermansounds). This will be a definately more raucous to do in contrast to the relaxing and laid back atmospheres of the earlier gigs of the month.
:: Album news, by next week there will be pre release copies available. So if you are at any of the gigs you willl be able to get yours. There is no official release date as yet, but in all honesty we don't really need one, every gig is a party , well, nearly all.
October 2011
:: For a limited time only you can get a free copy of Nutter Strut from Jazz Times online. go to (Jazz Times) for your copy. Its only available for a limited time so get in before the window of opportunity closes. The album itself is very close now. Just the final admin details and then it will be available. Further tracks will be available to download in time, keep an eye out for when and where.
October 2011
:: Breaking news, Neil C. Young has been nominated for a Grammy!
::Neil C. Young is now a Grammy nominated Guitarist. Very cool!. It is in the improvised jazz solo category for the track 'Driving to Montenegro' from the album (Where's yours?). Great news as you will agree. Neil was nominated by his US label/distributor Canadian American Records and the results will be announced at the awards ceremony in February 2012. Any further developments will be announced here, so fingers crossed for then!
:: The new album'El Camino', is due out very soon indeed, but unfortunately it has been slightly delayed but if you go to the recording pages here (Recordings), further information is given. Also, the first single will be available to download as well so keep an eye for that.
:: Gigs for the coming month are:
October 1st - The Avenue Church, Sale. A concert with Ben Kearsley (Ben Kearsley).
October 8th - Strays, Newark. Tapas y Strays, with the duo (Strays Jazz).
October 21st - The Stonewell Tavern, Lancaster with the Trio (Stonewell Tavern).
October 27th - The Roebuck, Nr Knutsford. Solo gig at a Tapas evening (The Roebuck).
October 30th - The Sparrow Hawk, Fence, Lancashire. with the Quartet for an early autumnal bit of Jazz feat, 'The Hive' Pearson on Tenor Sax. (the Sparrowhawk)
:: A fair bit of news there, keep an aye for further news re. Grammy and album/single release on here or on the various social sites we are on. Also, the new web site should be up and running fairly soon as well. All change, onwards and upwards!
September 2011
:: September has rolled by quickly this year, new album finishing off nicely, not long now before its completion. That's for another day mind. Gigs coming up are...
::This Sunday evening from 5pm, Jazz Quartet feat, 'The Hive' Pearson on Tenor Sax. at the Sparrow Hawk, Fence. A little piece of late summers jazz. More info at (the Sparrowhawk)
:: The following Friday, the 23rd, Neil C. Young will be playing solo at Strays, Newark as part of the sublime Tapas night more info at (Strays Coffee).
:: Finally, on Sunday 25th Sept. The trio will be out in force at the Lancaster Jazz Festival. They will be appearing at the Gregson Centre, from 8pm. Although the Gregson will be running bands all afternoon into the evening. The Festival will be taking in other venues across the city across the week. More at (Lancaster Jazz Festival 2011). 4th Festival this year for the trio, not bad, but lets hope next year sees more!
:: There is hopefully some interesting news on the horizon, a continuation of a theme from a couple of months back, check back in a couple of weeks to find out.
August 2011
:: Unfortunately, the gig at the Glebe, Bowness with D.C. Dansette on Sunday 28th August has had to be cancelled. We will be trying to organise something for later on in the year so keep your eyes posted.
::The trio will be at Jim's Acoustic Cafe, Colne on Monday 29th from 9pm. Part of the goings on at the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival. That will be the final gig for this month. Next month sees gigs at Strays, Newark (3rd and 23rd); the Sparrow Hawk, Fence, (18th )and finally at the Lancaster Jazz Festival (25th September), Along with the completion of the new album 'El Camino', the release of the 1st single 'The Wagon (I didn't fall off, it left without me)' and a brand new website, next month is looking rosy!
::Don't forget to join us at facebook and twitter should you desire, hope to catch you there!
August 2011
::ITS HERE! Part 1 complete, the new website address. You may have noticed at the top, it no longer says www.introducingtheincredible.com? That is because the name has changed. It is now a bit more straight forward, www.neilcyoungtrio. The existing introducingtheincredible.com address will still work until December. Further refurbishment of the site is currently underway and will be let out in due course. The email are slightly different for those wishing to contact us here but while there is work going on, you can get us on the various networking sites. Click on the links and say hello.
August 2011
::And to the month of August. First up gigs this month are: Tuesday 9th at The Sparrow Hawk, Fence, the duo of Neil C. Young and Richard Young will be playing at their Tapas evening from 7.30 pm and on Sunday 21st, from 5.30pm, the quartet will be returning to the Sparrowhawk for a sunday evening gig, 'Jazz on a summers evening' with Chris 'The Hive' Pearson on Tenor Saxophone along with the trio. more info on these events at (the Sparrowhawk).
::Next up on Sunday 28th is a special event. An afternoon of music at Bowness in Lake District. Appearing along with the Trio will be the fabulous Orchestre D.C. Dansette. They will both be performing through the afternoon at this one off event, it will be taking place on the bandstand by the lake so should be a fantastic late summers occasion especially as it is a public event. More info to come but you can find out about Orchestre D.C. Dansette at (Orchestre D.C. Dansette).
::The following day, the trio will be appearing at Jims Acoustic Cafe in Colne, as part of the towns Rhythm and Blues Festival. The show will begin at 9pm and should be a right rockin' affair to end the bank holiday weekend. More info will follow also but for now you could visit (Jims acoustic cafe).
::The new trio album has a title. 'El Camino' named after the Car. Keep an eye out for the new cover which will be starting to appear over the coming weeks in anticipation of its release. Along with the trio recording, the duo has just started to record an EP. After a years semi residence at Strays, they are recording the arrangements that have been developed and are favourites with themselves and the audiences alike. These will be up for listening purposes soon.
July 2011
::After a long weekend of trio gigs, a few days before more action, Friday at The Stonewell Tavern, Lancaster. 9.30pm, featuring very special guest on Drum Kit, Mr Ben McCabe. Also, new recording is definately well on the way, still looking good for and end of August release. Artwork to follow soon along with pictures of the Manchester Jazz Festival. There are some up on the trio page at facebook so go along and have a look. If any of you have any pictures or video of gigs get them up and let us know about them and we can get a link up from here to them.
July 2011
::News just in, our distributing label, WOA, in India is now officially a Grammy Awards registered record label for the 54th Grammy Awards. Cool eh! Also, found out that Neil C. Young is mentioned on this Australian Guitar hero website! (guitar heroes)
July 2011
::New gigs for this month are:- Strays Coffee Shop in Newark with the duo on the 9th and on the 22nd Neil C. Young will be performing solo as part of the 1st birthday celebrations of the Tapas y Strays nights, more info about the weekend can be found at (Strays Coffee).
::On Thursday 21st July the trio will be playing new tracks from the album of which they have been recording over the past month at The Bridge Bierhuis, Burnley, from 9pm. (www.bridgebierhuis.co.uk). This starts a 3 gig mini tour of Lancashire, followed by the Manchester Jazz Festival which the trio will be appearing at on Monday 25th July at the festival pavilion in Albert Square from 11.45. More info on the festival at (manchester jazz festival). And to round things off on Friday 29th July, the trio will be playing at The Stonewell Tavern, Lancaster (The Stonewell Tavern)
::Recording update. The new album will unfortunately not be finished by the end of July as hoped, but hopefully the end of August will see its release. Plans are afoot to tour the new album across the country so hopefully they'll be at a venue near you come the autumn. Obviously, all plans are subject to massive change!
::Don't forget, we are on twitter, facebook and myspace should you want to follow activities on there. Click on the icon on any of the pages and hopefully see you there!
June 2011
::Recording for the new album well and truly underway, hopefully all will be completed in time for the appearance at the Manchester Jazz Festival gig on 25th July. Still not finalised a title as yet but the ideas aren't short in coming in so soon, there should be one soon. Gigs coming up; Strays Coffee Shop in Newark will see performances by the duo on the 11th June and on the 22nd Neil C. Young will be performing solo. more info can be found at (www.strayscoffee.co.uk).
::On Wednesday 15th the trio will be playing the new tracks amongst old favourites at Matt and Phreds in Manchester (www.mattandphreds.com)
::Just another reminder of the Manchester Jazz Festival which the trio will be appearing at on Monday 25th July at the festival pavilion in Albert Square. More info on the festival at (manchester jazz festival).
May 2011
::May is the month of Tapas and tapes, well not strictly tapes any more but recording devices anyhow, new recording well underway, hopefully a end of July release for it. Seems titling the thing is proving the hardest part, any suggestions you may have then let us know.
:: Gigs coming up are at Strays in Newark (www.strayscoffee.co.uk) continuing at their Jazz an Tapas night. Almost a year old it is. Gig dates are Friday 13th and Friday 27th May. A review of a recent solo gig can be found at the review pages here (www.introducingtheincredible.com/ncyreviews).
:: 2 gigs of note for your diary coming up are, a return to Matt and Phreds in Manchester on June 15th (www.mattandphreds.com) and also the trio will be making their 1st appearance at the Manchester Jazz Festival. Monday 25th July will see the trio perform at the festival pavilion at the start of what promises to be a great week of jazz in the city. For more info and all other artists taking part go to (manchester jazz festival)
::Following the Manchester Jazz Festival appearance, the trio will be back up in Lancaster on Friday 29th at the Stonewell Tavern (The Stonewell Tavern).
April 2011
::April is upon us, summer is around the next turn of the calenders page and here are a few things for this month. Friday 8th and Saturday 16th will see gigs at Strays in Newark, as part of there faboulous Jazz y Tapas nights, further info and table booking info at (www.strayscoffee.co.uk)
::The first appearance at Jims Acoustic Cafe, Colne, Lancashire with support from River Man. This is also a hometown gig, the first for many a year, should be a real rockin fusion party going on. More info at (www.myspace.com/rivermansounds)
::New review of the latest album 'Where's yours?' from Just Jazz Guitar Magazine (US) can be read here (www.introducingtheincredible.com/ncyreviews)
::Preparations are well underway for the recording of the 6th record. Hopefully get some teasing listening for you soon. Keep an ear out across the web waves.
February 2011
:: All Parliamentary Jazz Awards nomination day deadline looms. Vote for your favourites here - (www.jazzservices.org.uk)
February 2011
:: March is approaching and so are a few more gigs for the diary. 1stly on Saturday March 12th, Neil C. Young will be performing with Ben Kearsley at the St. Peters Saturday morning concert series in Burnley. This will be a recital of acoustic guitar music, Ben is a superb classical guitarist from Edinburgh and the mornings music will be a combination of classical and of latin music. More info on Ben can be found at (www.myspace.com/benkearsleyclassicalguitar). This will also serve as a musical reunion for the former Birmingham Conservatoire students. More info on the concert series itself can be found at (http://www.stpetersburnley.com/page6.htm)
:: Following the solo recital, the trio will be back at the Stonewell Tavern for the 1st time this year. Friday March 18th from 9pm. There are quite a few new numbers coming out at the minute so by then, there should be plenty off of the forthcoming new recording.
:: Finally for March, the trio are appearing at the ever growing and prestigious Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues club at Clitheroe in Lancashire. Its a youth jazz night and the trio will be alongside the Will Lenton Quartet. More on this venue and club can be found at (http://www.rvjazzandblues.co.uk/)
January 2011
:: The Neil C. Young Trio are appearing live this thursday, the 10th February at The Bridge Bierhuis, Burnley, 9pm. (www.bridgebierhuis.co.uk) and also, Neil will be playing a solo gig for Valentines night on the 14th February at Stray's Coffee shop in Newark. Book your table at (www.strayscoffee.co.uk)
:: Happy new year to you all! Thank you to all who have supported us over 2010. Now the new year is here, so a new venue is the trio's first gig of 2011. It's at the '3 in a bar' in Darwen. More info at (www.myspace.com/3inabar). Free entry and its a nice sunday afternoon gig. From 2pm onwards.
:: But just prior to that on the 20th, the trio are playing a live session at on the Blood under the tracks radio show at Allfm 96.9 visit www.myspace.com/bloodunderthetracks for more info about the show.
:: Recording is about to commence for the 5th release. Tracks have been written through the past year while gigging and rehearsing. Hoping for a summer release date, there may be some demo/rehearsal versions up soon.
December 2010
::A couple of shows for the diary, firstly, Neil and Richard are once again appearing alongside The Earlies and many others, as part of Marc Riley's Christmas Party on BBC Radio 6. Festivities are on Tuesday 21st from 7pm. more info at (www.bbc.co.uk).
:: Secondly, the Trio are at Matt and Phreds, Manchester on the 29th of December from 9pm (www.mattandphreds.com) for further info.
:: You can catch Neil C. Young across the airwaves of India throughout the month of December, 'The Stockton 3' is being played by all major radio stations so keep an ear out.
:: Plans are afoot for not only a new album but a new website for the new year. Hopefully by February there will be a whole new look. Don't forget, you can listen to the new festive track for the year, 'We 3 Kings'. You can listen from here: (www.introducingtheincredible.com/ncyrecordings)
December 2010
:: Another new review of 'Where's yours?' from Smooth Jazz Daily is now up on the review pages. (www.introducingtheincredible.com/ncyreviews.html)
Also, couple of shows for the diary. Those of you near Newark, the duo of Neil and Richard are appearing on 4th December from 8pm at Strays Coffee Shop for another night of their excellent Tapas y Jazz. Book your table at (www.strayscoffee.co.uk).
Thats one show at the beginning of the month and one for the end at Matt and Phreds Jazz Club in Manchester (www.mattandphreds.com) on the 29th December from 9pm.
November 2010
:: New review of 'Where's yours?' from Bill Milkowski at Jazz Times is now up on the review pages and also you can get that and more at Jazztimes.com. Other news involving said album is that it is now being distributed globally through Canadian American records. The US record company has picked it up and alongside WOA in India means that Neil C. Young is now worldwide! Press release from Canadian American records can be found below.
:: NEIL C.YOUNG hails from the U.K. And is developing an international fan base through our CANADIAN AMERICAN WORLDWIDE distribution program. We are releasing 2 new singles on our MIDEM World Wide Radio CD sampler early in January. Listen for “DRIVING TO MONTENEGRO” and “THINK ON” to attract attention to his new album entitled “WHERE'S YOURS”. We are also shopping his album for licensing deals at MIDEM to labels around the world to spread the word of this world class uniquely original instrumentalist.
:: 7 tracks are currently under construction for new album and also there may be some live gig recordings to be up somewhere on the web, keep a check, you may well have been in it yourself!
September 2010
:: New album has now been released via WOA Records in India, you can see the press release here (oliversean.blogspot.com) Thanks again to all concerned. Keep your eyes posted for possible show/tour dates in India in the future.
:: New material is soon to be recorded. After quite a productive summer of both gigs and rehearsing/writing, plans are afoot to record the arrangements and to release alongside that the new original material. There will be some previews available as soon as possible.
:: Soon to be available via the site, will be digital downloads of the Neil C. Young catalogue. That will make both formats available via the site, both physical and digital. Very 21st century eh!
:: Shows for September/October 2010...
Friday 10th, Saturday 25th, Friday 1st October and Saturday 23rd October at Strays Coffee Shop, Newark. 8pm. Tapas y Strays night. (www.strayscoffee.co.uk/)
Saturday 16th October: The Stonewell Tavern, Church Street, Lancaster 9pm
::Don't forget you can join us at Twitter, Myspace and Facebook. Look for the links on the pages of this site.
August 2010
:: Last Saturday saw Neil C. Young appear for the first time at the Strays Jazz y Tapas night. It is a new series of weekend events involving a night of live jazz and tapas. Neil was joined with drummer Ian Beestin and it was a 'right good laugh!'. There are other dates as at this event the next one being the 28th August followed by the 10th September.
:: For you freebie lovers, there are pin badges and stickers available, for each CD purchased you can get yours or get to a show or alternatively, let us know and we'll send you some regardless!
:: There will be a new single from the album 'Where's yours?' coming shortly, keep eyes open for more info regarding release date and availability etc.
Upcoming shows for August 2010...
August 6th: The Stonewell Tavern, Church Street, Lancaster, 9pm.
August 14th: The Seven Stars, Stalmine, Poulton le Fylde, 9pm.
August 26th: The Bridge Bierhuis, Burnley, 9pm.
(www.bridgebierhuis.co.uk)
August 31st: Matt and Phreds, Manchester, 9pm.
(www.mattandphreds.com)
July 2010
:: Its been a busy past few months here, various shows and dealings have been taking place. Firstly, back in May, Neil C. Young performed at the Romerias de Mayo Festival in Holguin, Cuba. A fantastic week, wonderful shows, places and people. Pictures are in the gallery of Neil C. Young's pages here. There was a short diary of the week at twitter, myspace, facebook, so if you missed it you can have a read through those sites. There will soon be travelogue of the trip to be posted here soon. Muchos gracias to the wonderful Virginia Dania Vivar Leyva and to Ruben Reyes Font for his assistance throughout the week, and now interpreter to the artists/tv star supreme!
:: On returning from Cuba, the trio went down to Newark and performed at the very cool festival there. Many thanks to all involved, Paul, Mat and Nathan and Strays for having the Trio down. You can get more info on this festival at www.newarkjazz.co.uk.
:: There has been some developments with the new album Where's yours?. We are very pleased to announce that Ence Records are to be working alongside WOA Records in India. They are to distribute the album throughout India. Release date is the 20th July across India. This follows a successful single release back in the autumn of 'The Stockton 3' and was followed by the Christmas single of 'Silent Night' which also enjoyed festive success.
:: There will be some further news regarding the album Where's yours? to follow soon along with the 2nd single to be released.
:: Over the coming months the Neil C. Young Trio will be recording both a record of the arrangements they have developed over the past few years of tracks such as Cole Porter's 'Night and Day' and Marvin Gaye's 'What's going on?'. This will be the first 'standards' record by the trio and should be available with the new original tracks they have also been working on. Keep and eye open for the odd track to become available on this 'ere web as and when.
:: Don't forget you can get your Neil C. Young CDs here via the website and soon you will be able to download digital versions also. Come and join Neil C. Young on the web if you're on Twitter, MySpace or Facebook. There are links on the pages on this site.
April 2010
:: NEW ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE NEW ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE NEW ALBUM
:: Neil C. Young Trio are appearing at Matt and Phreds Jazz Club in Manchester this wednesday night, 7th April but before that, Neil and Richard are doing late live session on ALLFM 96.9. Between 1 and 3am on either via radio for you UK listeners or via the internet at www.allfm.org for the listeners from the world. They'll be playing 4 tracks, old and new and also playing some of their personal favourite tracks from their collection.
March 2010
:: Neil C. Young is off to Cuba. Holguin and the Romerias de Mayo festival. The week-long festival runs from May 2nd to May 8th in the city of Holguin. Performance details to follow but you can visit www.romeriasdemayo.cult.cu for a little more info. More details and programming details will follow.
:: The new album is very near to release. Being pressed as we go to press, if you would like a CD rather than download you can order your copy via the website just send an email to info[at]introducingtheincredible.com and we'll do the rest.
:: Up coming shows don't forget are just below. Keep checking for new dates as and when they come in.
February 2010
:: Latest news form India is that Neil C. Young's arrangement of 'Silent Night' was "the hottest song this christmas on radio staions that play International music across India including AIR FM which is the largest network Pan India". For those who missed the track you can download it from here: just click on Silent Night (plays the track on your default media player)
:: New shows for the coming months are as follows:
March 12th - The Stonewell Tavern, Lancaster
March 18th - Brittania 101 Bar, Lancaster. (www.brittania101.co.uk)
March 26th - The ACE Centre, Nelson, Lancashire. Guest Appearance with the Linden Singers Choir. (www.acecentre.co.uk)
April 1st - The Black Horse, Darwen. (www.myspace.com/darwenmusicprojects)
April 7th - ALLFM 96.9 Night Moves with Vicky Richardson. Early morning session 1-3am, playing live and also tracks from NCY's own record collection.
April 7th - Matt and Phreds, Manchester. (www.mattandphreds.com)
April 24th - Zeffirellis, Ambleside. (www.zeffirellis.com)
April 29th - Brittania 101 Bar, Lancaster. (www.brittania101.co.uk)
May 22nd - Newark Jazz Festival. (www.newarkjazz.co.uk)
:: The new album, 'Where's yours?', will soon be available both as CD and online. You can order your CD by contacting us here at: info[at]introducingtheincredible.com
January 2010
:: The new Neil C. Young recording is now complete, so hopefully very soon it shall be available in both digital and physical formats. You can of course get your free download of the single The Stockton 3 from this site to keep you going.
:: Neil C. Young has been working with Canadian songwriter Gabriel Minnikin, writing brass parts for his new album, which will be seeing the world in the near future also. More on Gabriel is available at www.myspace.com/gabrielminnikin.
:: Plans are already afoot for shows and new tracks. Plans for the new year could well see a solo guitar record and of course a new recording with trio which also maybe will include a standards recording as well as new material. There are tentative plans for a series of collaborations with some of the artists Neil C. Young has worked with over the years, to create a a record of songs using their influences and styles with the instrumental jazz influences.
:: Hope the new year is good for all!
December 2009
:: The new single from the forthcoming album is now available from this website, for free! To listen/download, go to The Stockton Three (opens in a new window/tab). The single is 'The Stockton 3' and is from the album 'Where's yours?' which is to be released in the early new year. Look out for show dates and video to go along with the new release.
:: The new single has been getting a lot of airplay in India, and a list is on Neil C Young's recordings page. They are available online also, so go and get some listening in.
:: A christmas cover is being recorded for WOA Records, the Indian company who took 'Next' from 'Chick(pea) Soup' and took it to, at the last count, no.2 in the Indian Album charts. Keep posted for when and where this will be available.
:: Dates are being worked on for the new year but one for now...
December 22nd: Neil C Young will be appearing at the annual Marc Riley and Guy Garvey Christmas extravaganza on BBC Radio 6. Alongside the Earlies will be many of the Manchester music scene. For more info, go to bbc.co.uk/6music.
October 2009
:: Following hot on the heels of his success in the Indian album charts, Neil C. Young is releasing the first single from his forthcoming album 'Where's yours?'. The single is called 'The Stockton 3', and can be downloaded by clicking on the following link... The Stockton Three.
THE STOCKTON 3 (single)
:: For you Spotify lovers, Neil C. Young is now available to listen to via this site. Visit www.spotify.com to get yourself involved if you?already haven't done so.
:: A?single from the forthcoming CD 'Where's yours?' is soon to be released. Date is to be confirmed but?is to be very soon, but shall be available from this site.
:: The Goa Chillout Zone compilation featuring Neil C. Young has reached no. 2 in the Indian Album charts. For?more details?visit woarecords.com/Site/W.O.A_Records.html.
:: Work on the 4th release by Neil C. Young is nearing the end of production.?A 10 track recording entitled 'Where's Yours?' should be ready and available for the winter period. There are some early previews of tracks at www.myspace.com/neilcyoungtrio.
September 2009
:: Neil C. Young and Richard Young will be performing a live session?on the?ALLFM 96.9 Radio show, Thursday 1st October, visit www.myspace.com/bloodunderthetracks for more info about the show.
:: Upcoming trio gigs are... 'The Stonewell Tavern', Lancaster Saturday Oct 3rd (from 14.00 - part of an all day music festival, plenty of bands and?excellent Italian cuisine at the fantastic Stonewell), 'The Robert Gillow', also Lancaster, on Wednesday 7th Oct (from 9.00 onwards)?and Saturday 24th Oct at 'Zeffirellis' in Ambleside (from around 8pm onwards - more info at www.zeffirellis.com/livemusic).
August 2009
:: Neil C. Young is featured on the latest compilation CD, "Goa Chillout Zone Vol 2", courtesy of WOA Records. The compilation features his track 'Next', taken from his EP, "Chick(pea) Soup". The press release from WOA records follows... "Goa, India ? Aug 12, 2009 ? W.O.A International proudly announces the launch of the second volume in the Goa Chillout Zone Compilation CD collection..." [click to read more]
:: Also, the Neil C. Young Trio will be appearing at the 'Not the Lancaster Jazz Festival' on September the 20th. It is a all day affair, the trio will be on at approx midday and then later on that same night at around 10.15. (all times are tbc.) For more info and artists visit: myspace.com/necilcyoungtrio.
:: For those of you who missed the Diversity FM radio show featuring Neil C Young and Sam Dale then you can catch it at speedandvolume.com at your leisure.
July 2009
:: Neil C. Young, along with Sam Dale, will be appearing on Diversity FM 103.5 on Friday 17th July from 6pm. Playing live and playing some tracks from various recordings and also talking music... Nice!
:: The Neil C. Young will be appearing at the Manchester Jazz Festival performing with Nicolette Elkinson at St. Annes Square on the 31st July from around midday. It's free, and for info visit: www.manchesterjazz.com.
:: "Chick(pea) Soup" has been spreading itself across the globe and the very latest review can be found at www.maxazine.nl. The non-Dutch speakers out there need not worry, a translation will soon be up here.
:: Neil C Young has been working?for www.techtubevalves.com, testing their brand new valve, the E813CC. A fuller review of the test will appear on here soon but for now: "They are unbelievably good. I thought my amp had balls; it didn't. It does now."?
:: The Trio are in the midst of recording and shall be heading down to Guildford to record some live tracks. Keep an ear open soon for some tracks from said sessions.
:: The Trio will also be appearing at the Robert Gillow, Lancaster on Wednesday August 5th from 9pm. See www.therobertgillow.com for further info.
June 2009
:: Neil C. Young's current release, 'Chick(pea) Soup' is now finally available at CD Baby...
:: The autumn should see the release of new material. This will be a real mix of pieces. From Solo Guitar works to pieces with strings and the use of voice. Also, as per usual, through many influences. There are a couple of tracks already up on www.myspace.com/neilcyoungtrio.
:: Plans are also in the making for another video. This is to go alongside the live video already up on www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ybSx30T5Ls.
:: The 3 recordings Neil C. Young has made previously are available from all leading online stores, for a list visit the Recordings page on his pages here.
May 2009
:: Neil C. Young has been recording with a couple of different artists both sides of the Atlantic over the past few months...
:: From here in the UK with Sara Lowes for her new album, keep an eye out for release dates etc. via her site: www.myspace.com/saralowes.
:: Also, with LA Singer/Songwriter Mario Martin Zelaya on new material for both his new works and also as part of a project with other songwriters from LA. The project is the creation of a CD to accompany LA novelist, Hugh Bonar and his upcoming novel, "Avalon". A number of songwriters in Los Angeles were each assigned a chapter to write a song about and the featured track by Mario Martin Zelaya feat. Neil C Young, is a track called ?Once and future boozer?. Again, keep your eyes and ears open for release dates both here and at: www.myspace.com/mariomartinzelaya.
:: Some upcoming Neil C. Young shows for your diaries:
3rd July ? Stonewell Tavern, Lancaster
5th August ? Robert Gillow, Lancaster
7th October ? Robert Gillow, Lancaster
24th October ? Zeffirellis, Ambleside
January 2009
:: The Neil C Young Trio have some upcoming shows. They are appearing at Stonewell Tavern on 23rd January (9pm), The Black Horse in Darwen, Lancs. on Feb 5th (9pm), The Sparrow Hawk Hotel in Burnley with Bruce Hunnisett on February 8th from 1pm and The Robert Gillow on Wedensday March 4th (9pm).?
:: Also, Neil C Young will be playing with Barbarossa on the Marc Riley BBC Radio 6 show (www.bbc.co.uk/6music) on Wednesday Jan 28th.
:: Don't forget you can catch a live performance of Neil C. Young at The Artery in Houston on?You Tube. And of course the latest release "Chick(pea) Soup" is available, go to the Neil C Young pages for more info.
:: If anyone would like a free sticker then send an email via the contact page and you shall indeed receive said sticker.
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December 2008
:: Neil C Young will be appearing on Marc Riley and Guy?Garvey's?Christmas Special, ?playing with The?Earlies. For more info, visit: www.bbc.co.uk/6music.
:: The Neil C Young trio will be appearing at The Robert Gillow once more on Wedenesday March 4th from 9.30 onwards. For more information, go to: www.bandsinlancaster.co.uk.
:: There are free Neil C Young ringtones available to download by visiting...?promotemysong.com.
November 2008
:: The Neil C Young Trio have some forthcoming shows: The Bridge Biehuis (www.thebridgebierhuis.co.uk) on Thursday 4th December; secondly, at Zeffirellis in Ambleside (www.zeffirellis.com) in the beautiful Lake District;, the third sees a return to the fantastic Stonewell Tavern (www.stonewelltavern.co.uk); and finally, the trio make their first appearance as part of the Darwen Music Project's monthly jazz night at the Black Horse in Darwen, Lancs (www.myspace.com/darwenmusicprojects).
October 2008
:: The Neil C. Young Trio plus guests are appearing at "The Bridgefest" on OCtober 18th. A Day of music at The Bridge Bierhuis in Burnley. Visit www.thebridgebierhius.co.uk for more details...
:: Neil C. Young will be playing at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, with the Sara Lowes Band on October 4th in support of The Tindersticks.
August 2008
:: The Neil C. Young Trio will be appearing at The Robert Gillow on August 13th. It will be the 3rd visit for the trio and the final show before Neil C. Young heads off to Finland. Show starts at 9pm.
:: As mentioned briefly in the above post, Neil C. Young will shortly be heading off to Tampere, Finland, for 12 days of gigs, performing alongside his fellow Birmingham Conservatoire allumni, bassist and guitarist Anu and Petri Ahjokoski. If you happen to be in the Tampere area and fancy a night of jazz, then take a look at the SONIC BIDS Calendar on Neil's pages: Neil C. Young. Photos and an updated travelogue are to follow, so keep an eye out for those on his return to English shores...
:: The latest EP, Chick (pea) Soup, will shortly be available as a CD via this website, or for those who have mp3 players and the like, it is available right now digitally! For a list of places to download the album, go to: Neil C. Young Recordings.
June 2008
:: The Neil C. Young Trio have 3 shows in Lancaster coming up, July 4th at The Stonewell Tavern (www.stonewelltavern.co.uk) followed by 2 shows at The Robert Gillow (www.bandsinlancaster.co.uk) - firstly July 16th and then August 13th.
:: Work has started on the follow up to Neil C. Young's Chick (pea) Soup, this time instead of an EP, an full length record is planned. Keep an ear out for sneak previews of work in progress on his MySpace pages... www.myspace.com/neilcyoungtrio.
:: Neil C. Young will be appearing at the London Bossa Nova Festival on the 2nd July at Guanabara, Covent Garden and on the 6th of July at Coin Street on the South Bank. More info and the history of Bossa Nova at www.bossa-brazil.com.
:: Regarding the digital release of Neil C. Young's EP "Chick(pea) Soup", a full list of where to get your mits on a copy of said album can be found on the following page: Neil C. Young Recordings.
:: Read all about the Neil C. Young trio's recent appearance at the Newark Jazz Festival on May 17th. Go to Neil C. Young and scroll down the page to the TRAVELOGUE section to read Neil's account.
April 2008
:: Its The Neil C. Young Trio at The Hollybush (www.thehollybush.info) at Stockton Brook on Wednesday May 7th and at The Robert Gillow, Market Street, Lancaster on Wednesday May 14th 9pm.
March 2008
:: The Neil C. Young Trio will be appearing as part of the Newark Jazz Festival on May 17th from 11-1.30 pm, there will be more details to follow on both these dates.
:: As well as the above two dates, the trio are also set for a few shows up north. They will be appearing at The Stonewell Tavern, Lancaster on April 3rd from 9.00 pm, The Bridge Bier Huis, Burnley on April 24th from 9.00 pm, and The Sparrow Hawk, Burnley on Sunday May 11th from 1.00 pm in the afternoon.
:: Neil C. Young is now on video. You can catch a song of his that was filmed at The Artery in Houston TX as part of his travels last year. Go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ybSx30T5Ls for a look.
February 2008
:: Neil C. Young shall be appearing with the Sara Lowes Band on Marc Riley's BBC Radio 6 show on the evening of Friday 22nd February. Visit www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/brain_surgery for more info and to listen again to the show (at least for the next week or so after the broadcast).
:: Neil C. Young shall also be appearing at the International Burnley Blues Festival performing alongside Kristianne Robinson at The Mechanics Institute on the 22nd March.
January 2008
:: The Neil C. Young Trio will be performing at Alexander's Jazz Theatre in Chester on February 17th. ?3 advance/door, booking info at http://www.alexandersjazz.com. The trio are also playing at Ye Olde John O'Gaunt in Lancaster (free entry) on March 25th.
:: The third CD by Neil C. Young is soon to be released. You can pre-order your copy via the email address on this website, or download it from the various sites on the Neil C. Young Recordings page.
December 2007
:: The photos are uploaded from Neil C. Young's summer trip to Dallas and Chicago. Just go to Summer 07 to take a look...
November 2007
:: Just a quick reminder that Neil C. Young tunes are available to download or to buy. Follow the links on the Neil C. Young page.
October 2007
:: Neil C. Young will be appearing at Hebden Bridge Trades Club - supporting Hazel O'Connor - on Saturday November 3rd at 8pm. The Neil C. Young Trio will also be playing at the John O'Gaunt in Lancaster on Tuesday November 27th. Free entry and the music starts at 8pm.
:: The Neil C. Young Trio now has a MySpace page. Check it out and why not take the opportunity to become a friend of Neil and the trio... www.myspace.com/neilcyoungtrio
September 2007
:: Neil C. Young has returned from a 2nd spell in the States after another succesful mini tour - check out the Neil C. Young page to read a short review of the trip.
:: Work is well on the way with the new EP, "Chick(pea) Soup", for hopefully a November release.
April 2007
:: Neil C. Young has returned from a succesful trip to Texas and California. Pictures and a short write-up of events will soon be posted, so keep checking back. Also, he has started recording the follow up to My Crazy Pony E.P. There is no title as yet, but a working title of Chick(pea) Soup is in place in honour of a good friend!
March 2007
:: Neil C. Young is now airing at www.smoothgroovers.com in their 10th podcast. Go and have a listen!
:: The itinery for Neil C. Young's US mini-tour is as follows:
:: Sat March 24th @ The Herbage Warehouse (Houston TX) from 7.30.pm with Ricardo Sweatt Rodriguez (Acoustic Fusion).
:: Sun March 25th @ Borders Bookstore from 2 pm, part of the www.guitarhouston.org monthly meeting.
:: Also on the 25th, in the evening @ The Oxford Hall Houston, from 7.30.pm again with Ricardo Sweatt Rodriguez but also with Kelly Lancaster (Gypsy Jazz/Bluegrass).
:: Neil C. Young will shortly be embarking on a trip the U.S. at the end of the month, including a few guest appearances alongside his good friend Ricardo Sweatt Rodriguez at The Oxford Hall and Borders Bookstore in Houston, Texas on the 25th of March. Look out for photos and other bits and pieces of the trip on his return in April.
February 2007
:: The Neil C. Young Trio are playing at The Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent, on Wednesday 28th February and The Bridge Beirhuis, Burnley, on Thursday 1st March. Featuring The Earlies rhythm section of Richard Young and Alex Berry. Free entry!!!
:: Neil C. Young has now reached #2 in the vinilemania jazz charts. Go to www.vinilemania.net for more info and to listen. Don't forget you can also vote for Neil C. Young at www.jazzworldquest.com.
January 2007
:: Neil C. Young's Time will Sing is now currently playing at www.mvyradio.com/local_musicafe and Ballade has reached # 16 at the Jazz Charts at www.vinilemania.net - hopefully it won't stop there!
December 2006
:: You can now check out Neil C. Young at www.vinilemania.net which is a great site for all types of Jazz, direct from Italy which includes webradio airplay.
:: Neil C. Young is also in the process of arranging a few shows in the US for the Spring time. Keep posted for future news on this...
:: Neil C. Young has gained an honourable mention from the 2006 Canary Island International Songwriting Competition for his piece The Green Man of Granada - which is found on the Take a Seat EP.
October 2006
:: You can now buy My Crazy Pony EP from the the US based company www.CDBaby.com. You can either go and browse and then purchase My Crazy Pony or go straight to the Neil C.Young page by following this link:
:: Soon, Take a seat EP will available also via www.CDBaby.com but you can purchase it through this website or via www.INgrooves.com.
:: Please send your review through of any of the music you have heard on this site or www.speedandvolume.com to our email address: info@introducingtheincredible and we shall endeavour to post them. Also you can send your comments and reviews directly to www.CDbaby.com/cd/neilcyoung1 as well as on www.itunes.com.
September 2006
:: MY CRAZY PONY has been added to www.jazzworldquest.com player and the accompanying FusethisJazz radio.
:: NEW RELEASE! NEW RELEASE! Ence Records would like to announce the latest release by Jazz Guitarist, Neil C. Young, My Crazy Pony EP.
:: My Crazy Pony EP is a 5 track EP which uses old ideas but brought bang up to date through new, powerful and moving arrangements. From the opening Benny Vitamins, soaked in hard Jazz Funk, to the peaceful and moving Ballade, through the strong Latin flavour of Time will Sing onto the cheeky and intriguingly titled Ha det bra and finally to the uplifting and upbeat I think her name.
:: An exciting collection of tunes with strong ideas, great playing, from an exciting new artist!
August 2006
:: Neil C. Young has been included on the Complation CD, TIN Records New Music Series 2007 Compilation. Visit Tinrecordsonline.com for more information!
:: Rokasayers have a new name and a new website. Take a look at www.speedandvolume.com to see what's what and to download their music.
July 2006
:: Neil C. Young is now playing at www.mvyradio.com/local_musicafe and will be for the next 3 months along with his good friend from Charlestown South Carolina, Lee Barbour as well as other great artists!
June 2006
:: Neil C. Young's EP Take A Seat has been picking up some rave reviews. Click here to read all about it.
:: Stickers are now available so send an e-mail and you shall recieve a sticker and badge for free!
:: Neil C. Young is No. 1 on JazzQuest!!! Visit JazzWorldQuest to download the tracks for yourself and see what the fuss is all about!
:: Neil C. Young's album Take a Seat is now available to download on INgrooves.com on your appropriate service (iTunes, Napster, etc).
May 2006
:: Neil C. Young will soon be appearing on JazzWorldQuest Internet Radio with the tracks Agua Calientes and The Green Man of Granada.
Coming soon, so visit here or JazzWorldQuest for scheduling!
:: Rokasayers are soon to be releasing material via digital download.
More info soon on when and where...
:: Neil C. Young is currently re-recording My Crazy Pony, which is an updated version of the original Solo Guitar EP recorded in 2002. The new recording will also feature Richard Young and will soon be available to listen to and purchase from this site.
April 2006
:: Richard Young (The Latin Committee / Neil C. Young Trio) has been recording with The Earlies, completing their forthcoming 2nd album.
Release Date TBC - Watch this space...
:: Neil C. Young has returned from a very succesful trip to the Zihuatanejo Guitar Fest in Mexico, giving 3 highly acclaimed performances, see Neil C. Young's pages for further info.
March 2006
:: Neil C. Young's dates for ZihuaFest have been announced.
He will be appearing as follows:
Wed 29th March
The Gala Dinner @ Coconut's Rest (6.30pm-8.30pm)
along with Ricardo Sweatt and Rodriguez.
Thurs 30th March
Sanka Gril
along with Jeff Parish and Mario Zelaya
Sat 1st April
Closing Concert at El Pueblito Restaurant and Bar
along with Jose Luis Cobo, Juan Gaspar, Michael Smith, Steve Pierson,
Ricardo Sweatt, Rodriguez, Kristen Sweetland, Michael Lewis,
Stephanie Hardy and Brook.
February 2006
:: Neil C. Young's latest EP Take a seat is now available to purchase.
Contact us for details of how to buy.
:: Richard Young from The Latin Committee/Rokasayers will be touring
Europe until mid-March with The Earlies (see www.theearlies.com)
January 2006
:: Neil C. Young was shortlisted for the International Songwriting
Competition based in Nashville, Tennesee with Time Will Sing and
That Darned.
:: Neil C. Young will be performing at this year's Zihuatanejo International
Guitar Festival in Mexico. The festival starts on March 26th and finishes
on April 2nd. Times and venues in Zihuatanejo are yet to confirmed.
For further info go to www.zihuafest.info
