Tom "T-Boy Neal" Boyle
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Tom "T-Boy Neal" Boyle |
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Also known as "T-Boy Neal", Tom's perfectionism and constant striving for that perfect tone have earned him the reputation of being a consummate bluesman. Fans and critics alike are singing the praises of this native Washington State blues guitarist. Tom began his career in Olympia, Washington in 1981 as bandleader for the Capital City’s legendary blues band "The Harmonic Tremors". In 1982 he moved to Seattle and immersed himself in the thriving Pioneer Square blues scene. From 1982 to 1996, Tom joined forces with some of the region’s top blues acts and musicians, performing and recording with John Hodgkin in "The Slackmasters" and "Drivin' Wheel"; with Mike Lynch in "Nitelife"; with Portland-based keyboardist, D.K.. Stewart; with Doug Lynn in "The Led Jaxson Band"; as co-leader, along with Perry Sanders, of Olympia's "The Steamers"; and as leader of "The T-Boy Neal Band". Tom has opened shows for John Lee Hooker, The Legendary Blues Band, Roy Buchanan and James Harman, among others. He has shared the stage with Mark DuFresne, Curtis Salgado, Jimmy McCracklin, Larry Davis, Cash McCall, Sugar Ray Norcia, and blues guitar great Ronnie Earl. While living in Boston in 1978-‘79, Tom took private blues guitar lessons from Ronnie, who taught him "practically everything I know about blues guitar". Tom is a multiple Washington Blues Society "BB Award" nominee for "Best Electric Guitar" ...and the winner of that award in both 2003, 2005 & 2006. He was also nominated for both the "Hall of Fame" and "Life Time Achievement" awards in 2006. Photos courtesy of John Jacobson @ Light Wave Photography. Check out some of Tom's early bands!
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