JOHN NEILSON Starlight Eyes John Neilson $0.99 JOHN NEILSON AUSTIN TX SINGER/SONGWRITER BIO STORE SHOWS CONTACT US HOUSE CONCERTS NEXT SHOW- May 9th 2020 @ The Townsend Check out my newest release, Last Living Angel, recorded and produced by Jim Wirt. Recorded at Superior Sound Recording Studios in Cleveland, OH. New Song "Firecracker". Check out the video below with my buddy Michael Davids on keys and harmonies. Join our mailing list for the latest news SIGN UP PRESS Tomorrow Comes the Spring - John Neilson: Keep an eye out for this guy or, better yet, listen to this auspicious collection of catchy folk rock originals. The Austin, Texas-based Neilson—who has written songs for TV and film and coauthored material with Sophie B. Hawkins—sounds a bit like Steve Earle but is vocally more versatile: he can go from rough-edged to delicate in a heartbeat. – Jeff Burger “Columbian Cocaine” falls into lines with the soft sturdy vocals of John Neilson as the fragile folk guitar tones flicker in the dark of night. The sparkle of notes helps John as he falls into the unknown with love over reverbed riffs and an assured beat. Tomorrow Comes the Spring, the latest release from John Neilson, rolls rhythms (“Starlight Eyes”), textures African patters (“Shape I’m In”) and sets a pace as footfalls come closer to the “End of the Road”. John gathers air into his powerful lungs as he pushes out barely audible confessions that get relocated to the sidelines by the power of personal resurrection.John was writing, and seeing the “Lights of Los Angeles” from the inside. While John did not see his name on the marquee, he found his work on credits on movie and film, and had his songs recorded by Sophie B. Hawkins and LA Guns. John Neilson has a way of making stories personal. You can smell the cherry blossoms and see the quick glance in “One Week”, feel the bite of cheap liquor in the glow of Christmas lights in “Coming Home” and raise your head with pride as you “Walk Away” looking for your smile on a rock’n’roll beat." The Alternate Root Magazine " John Neilson's Tomorrow Comes the Spring is the most honest record I have ever produced. His vocal delivery is the most honest I have ever heard. My favorite song is whatever one is playing, it's just that good. " Platinum Producer Jim Wirt " I wrote some songs with John Neilson. He was really fun to work with. He's really weird, scruffy and artistic, like a young Tom Waits. He is so incredible, but he didn't get a record deal even though the songs are good. He's a real artist. I love this guy so much. I couldn't believe he didn't get a deal." - Sophie B Hawkins What is a House Concert? A house concert is a concert in a living room. It's an intimate, casual, one-of-a-kind event that connects musicians and music-lovers. They're happening more and more frequently as artists find that 25 to 40 people can fit into a living room quite comfortably! Hosts have the opportunity to introduce their favorite artists to friends and create a unique musical moment for everyone involved. Musicians and songwriters get attentive audiences, new friends, and new fans. For these kinds of shows, I travel with my small PA. I usually play one 60 minute set, or two 45-minute sets of original music with a break in between. The host and I usually decide together on a "suggested donation" between $10 and $20. I also sell CDs, T-shirts, and other Merch. Often, hosts offer accommodation for the night. Hosts may choose to do potluck and BYOB,or something more simple like coffee and snacks. Every house concert I play is unique in it's own way, and it's part of what makes them so much fun. House concerts have emerged as a viable way for acoustic singer/songwriters to tour and build a fan base without relying on the typical clubs or venues. That said, making a house concert financially viable is essential. I prefer to work with the host on a show-by-show basis to come up with the best way to make a show work. Sometimes we go with a higher "suggested donation" for a smaller crowd, for example. I have found that people are generous when they feel that they've seen and heard something really special, so making sure the show is a great experience is always my priority. There are plenty of great resources for learning more about hosting a house concert (one of the best is www.concertsinyourhome.com), or I can talk you through it if it's your first time! The most important factor is that the show is advertised as a "sit down concert" - audience expectation will be the difference between having a party with background music and having a true concert. These are great shows for me to play as an acoustic performer. Would you like to host a House Concert? Contact me at johnneilsonmusic@gmail.com if you'd like to host a house concert. Powered by Bandzoogle