Neilonkeys + Musician in Santa Clara, CA

ABOUT

Neil MacPherson began studying piano at the age of 7 in Denver, CO. He became a professional musician at 13, and by 18 he had toured Europe, Canada and the US. He continued his education at University of Northern Colorado where he majored in Piano Performance and was active in the jazz and rock scene. Moving to Los Angeles upon graduation, Neil enrolled in the UCLA Extensions program where he studied song writing and music business from industry professionals. In 2000, he moved to San Diego and founded the band TUBBY, a group that has won numerous accolades across the country. They won the Worldfolk National Battle of the Bands in Las Vegas, NV in early 2006 and were one of the top 8 finalists on NBC�s Star Tomorrow program. Relocating to northern California in 2008, Neil has been busy promoting his album of solo piano works entitled Solace. In various projects, he has appeared onstage with Bobby McFerrin, Marc Ford and John Popper and has opened for Blue Oyster Cult, Common Sense, Fishbone, Joan Jett and Jason Bonham. He currently resides in Santa Cruz, CA.

Screen name:

Neilonkeys

Member since:

Aug 26 2009

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Most available:

Days

Influences

Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Ahmad Jahmal, Jon Lords, Papa Funk,

EQUIPMENT

Hammond A-100 with Leslie 45
Roland A-90
Yamaha Motif 6
Carvin K210

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