NeonWatson + Musician in Stockton, CA

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About NEON WATSON:
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NEON WATSON fell in love with the entertainment business in 1966, with a keen affinity for blues and rock music. He also is working on a pre/post apocalyptic novel, and he dabbles with minor acting roles in various indie films.

NEON WATSON is best known for his songwriting and vocal performances in the blues genre. He has a soulful, gritty song style that audiences everywhere love. His brutally honest musical stories strike a nerve in listeners everywhere with authentic, gut-wrenching lyrics everyone can relate to.

After decades of working and performing with various acts, NEON WATSON ultimately recruited a group of Central California musicians and formed "NEON WATSON AND THE FLUORESCENTS" to create the dynamic and powerful all-original 2011 debut electric blues album "THE BLUES CAN ALWAYS SING MY PAIN".

Although the album was moderately received on international Internet radio stations in 24 countries, it never really caught on in the US. The album is still on rotation at a traditional radio station in Poland, due to the Eastern European market's fascination with American Indigenous music; blues always being a favorite. The band disbanded in 2012.

Neon Watson and the Fluorescents not only built a modest fan base, but also shared the stage with many well-known California Central Valley blues acts since inception in 2010. The band enjoyed airplay and interviews on KCSS radio station in Turlock CA. They were also featured in the Modesto Bee newspaper.

The other musicians involved in the "PAIN" Project were: Powerful vocalist "Mother" Teresa Beaton and electrifying lead guitarist phenomenon Logan "Youngblood" Ash from "MOTHER TERESA AND THE SINNERS"; the amazing harmonica virtuoso Jim "Harpdog" Quinley from "CYNTHIA HUDDLESTON AND THE JUKE JOINT JOKERS"; well-known Central CA bassist Mr. Greg Taylor; popular Central CA and SF Bay Area drummer and performer Brad "Papa Bear" Brown; and regular Merced/Atwater music scene personality and rhythm guitarist Mr. Mark Walker. Keep your eyes open for more big things to come from these fine professionals!

These days you can find NEON WATSON on the occasional Friday or Saturday evening around the Miracle Mile in Stockton CA working as a street musician. He can also be found at various Central CA open microphone/stage venues mingling with local entertainers, and he occasionally performs at bars, farmers markets, public festivals, wineries, brewpubs, and private functions. Current projects include "METALLIC BLUE", another unique entertainment experience.

Screen name:

NeonWatson

Member since:

Jun 14 2013

Active within 1 month

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Influences

B.B. King
Eric Clapton

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