Tyler Neal Band Celebrates Album Release at The Vista Room September 12, 2019 13:08

Tyler Neal took the stage on September 7th at The Vista Room in Atlanta to celebrate the release of his new album titled “Nothing To Lose”. Tyler was accompanied by his band, which included Franher Joseph on bass, Chad Mason on keys, and Kee Turnage on drums.  ​

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Tyler has a remarkable craft for song writing and an equally measured ability for the live show. He possesses an almost (and I use this term lightly) innocent grin with a hint of nervousness. Not the bad nervousness, this is a good kind. The humble kid next door catching his break, while crossing his fingers and knocking on wood, in hopes he doesn’t wake up tomorrow from the dream that is Tyler Neal. I should clarify, this is no dream for Tyler. This is destiny. He is a natural with a clear directive, including a passport and marching orders handed down from Col. Bruce Hampton himself. It was this venue that Col. Bruce maintained a residency and while doing so, he enlisted the young and talented Tyler Neal to lead his band. Tyler returned to The Vista Room Saturday night poised for his very own musical offering. This was not lost on Tyler, as he respectfully set aside one empty chair, stage right, for Col. Bruce. An homage for his dear friend and mentor.​

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Tyler started the show with a slide intro that set the tone for the evening.  This was a song that might as well have been the anthem for the evening, “People Get Together”. A welcoming to the unity and overall good vibe that Tyler will continue to serve up for the rest of the evening.​

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The set continued with another track off of the new album. Stand up and witness, my brothers and sisters, Tyler and company took us to church. A gospel infused tune with Mason (keys) accenting in all the right places coupled with Neal’s pulpit worthy howl, reminding you to let some things go, “There Ain’t Nothing You Can Do.” This Saturday night at The Vista Room, we are treating our ears to some good music on a simple solution of Keys, Bass, Drum and a Six String. ​

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Over the course of the evening, we received 2 sets that provided more of Tyler’s original music as well as some impressive covers such as “I Got A Woman” (Ray Charles), “Hey Pocky Way” (The Meters) and “Wish It Would Rain” (The Temptations). Midway through the first set we also hear another original from the album “Hello My Old Friend”.  A good example of how Tyler can reach into a time period and pull out an original song showcasing his talents. Tyler and his band ended the night with the title track off of the new album “Nothing To Lose.”  From his unmistakable howl to his delicate slide guitar, he gave us all a good taste of what we will find on the new album. A medley of Motown, Gospel and Blues Rock brought together on one stage for us all to enjoy while we dance and forget about our troubles.   ​

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“I was born in Alaska. ‘92. I speak spanish. Pretty good spanish. I moved to Carrolton, Ga when I was three. Carrolton, Ga out in the middle of nowhere. My back yard had a fence that backed up to a cow pasture.”​

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“I’d probably have finished school and been an ESOL Teacher. Which is English as a second Language. Because I love spanish and a lot of my best friends growing up were foreign. I feel like it would be really cool... to be a connection for someone that didn’t speak the language. And you know, help them feel comfortable and help integrate them."​

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"Electric. Because here’s the thing. With Electric you can still play soft.​

With Acoustic, the ceiling is really low.​"

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A Wish List, Who would like to collaborate with in the future?​

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“Oliver Wood or Jim Lauderdale and... Willie Nelson. Stevie Wonder. Those are shooting  up there really high. Right now I’m Collaborating  with Cool Breeze. I’m helping him do a record. We’re doing a record, ‘Damn’ Ol’ Cool & The Dead Angle’  So y’all watch out.”​

For Tour Dates and Merch including the new album, head over to TylerNealBand.com!