August 25, 2008

Neil Halstead -- FREE INSTORE

Neil Halstead Free In-store Performance
Saturday, August 30th - 5:00pm
(Free for Live Music Club members)

Through his work with Mojave 3, Slowdive, and as a solo artist, Neil has secured himself not only a spot by our campfire, but also a fair amount of space on our CD shelves. With Oh! Mighty Engine Neil continues his musical evolution, where once there was a wall of sound, Neil has distilled his music down to its essence. Choosing a nylon stringed guitar and simple shakers for accompaniment, Neil is relying on his voice and his collection of highly personal songs to get his message across. He makes his point, quiet and clear. Do to expected high demand, we are opening the guest list to those who order Oh! Mighty Engine, until we open it to all who'd like to attend (at a much later date). If you want to be sure to see this world-class artist on our small stage buying it now is the only way to guarantee yourself a spot. ** Please note the 4:00 time listed on Neil's site is incorrect; the event begins at 5:00pm. **

Here is some press about Neil's previous solo album, Sleeping on Roads:

"The same drifting mood is maintained from start to finish, all nine songs being gently eclectic acoustic musings with occasional electronic decorations."
     - Mojo

"A gentle tremble of an album."
     - Nude as the News

Listen to a couple of Neil's new songs, plus a couple from Sleeping on Roads on Neil's myspace page.

If you'd like a little of Neil's music to carry around on your journeys, click here for a free mp3 of "Paint a Face", from the new album.

Click here to buy Oh! Mighty Engine.