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Johnny Neel is relentless in his pursuit of Great Blues
 and he's scored big on his latest album, "Every Kinda Blues."
A Must-Have !!   Wild Man Steve Radio

Johnny's done it again !! He continues to be a true sonic "Force of Nature"
 with Swift command of all forms of the Blues genre with an extra "Shot of Soul',
 as natural as a Cold Beer with a Whiskey Back.
  Thanks Johnny !!!   Doc Sigmier KHEN, Co.

http://www.nashvillemusicguide.com/legendary-singer-songwriter-johnny-neel-sharing-his-passion/

  
 
 Johnny Neel Joins
the Big Damn Big Jam
at Canal Street Tavern
by
Jimmy Cummings 

  
The legendary Johnny Neel invaded Canal Street Tavern Sunday night to join Norm Dimitrouleas and the Big
Damn Jam. A member of bands like the Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule, and Blue Floyd, Johnny Neel has been entertaining audiences for decades. So when I heard
he was coming to Canal Street, I was more than excited to take the trip up I-75. Johnny was scheduled to perform a solo set as well as take part in the Big Damn
Jam and we were lucky enough to get there early enough to catch Johnny’s sound check. Usually during the sound check people are at the bar catching up with friends; not when Johnny Neel does a sound check. Everyone in the tavern stopped what they were doing and listened intently as Johnny got the sound just right.



Opening up the show was a group from Dayton called New Vega; the band brought their brand of Progressive Rock to
Canal Street for the first time. If the guys were nervous to open for a legend  it didn’t show. New Vega offered the crowd a variety of original songs from their upcoming debut album “Tempo” set to be released in late July. The band,
(Chance Cambell, Alex Rundle, Adam Sabin, and Zach Sabin) also did a cover of  Radiohead’s hit “Go to Sleep” that got the bar buzzing. New Vega is more than capable to open up for anyone and the guys are well on their way to becoming a
fan favorite. We will keep you posted on the release of New Vega’s debut CD and  upcoming shows in your area. In the mean time you can catch New Vega at the  Southwind Music Festival Friday, June 3rd.
 
   

 
When Norm escorted Johnny Neel to the stage, everyone in attendance was on their feet in anticipation of what was to
come. Johnny is an Emmy nominated musician so he knows how to work a crowd. Once  the Keyboard player for the Allman Brothers Band, Johnny Neel combines his musical and songwriting talents with a soulful voice that is easy to listen to and keeps you wanting more. In addition to his solo act, Johnny has released two albums with his band called Johnny Neel and the Criminal Element Vol. 1&2. Johnny’s solo performance included classics like My Kind of People and a song written by Neel and his wife called Gift of Song. But Johnny was just getting warmed up. 
  

  
After a short break, it was time for the real fun to begin. Johnny Neel returned to the stage with some of the Miami
Valley’s best musicians for a jam session that can only be described as incredible. The Werks Norman Dimitrouleas brought together talent from local band favorites like Magic Jackson, Oh Kee Pah (the Phish tribute band), Romeo
Champagne, and the Tony Red Band. First on stage with Johnny was Magic Jackson’s Guitar player John Gentry Jr. and Drummer Rob Brockman, and Oh Kee Pah’s Bassist
Dino Dimitrouleas (also Norm’s brother). With so much talent on one stage, I knew we were in for something special; little did I know this was only the beginning. After performing as a quintet, Saxophonist Danny Sauers of Romeo  Champagne joined the fun and took center stage. Danny’s sax never sounded so good and it blended well with the bluesy voice of Neel and the precision of Gentry. Along with Dino and Rob, the group blew me away. Canal Street was rocking as the Big Damn Jam was turning into a very memorable night. One of the highlights of the evening was when Johnny and the rest of the guys performed the
Allman Brothers’ Whipping Post with Neel on vocals.
  
    
  
  A BIG thank you to Johnny Neel for making this one of the most enjoyable nights of music I have ever had at Canal Street. Speaking of Canal  Street, thank you for providing fans with a great venue, you guys make us feel welcome every time we walk through the door.