Bio/Resume
Drummer, Percussionist & Orchestral Performer
As a professional drummer and percussionist, Neel performs hundreds of gigs a year with ensembles of many types. Artists Neel has performed with include Andrea Bocelli, Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth, Don Rickles, Joel Gray, Regis Philbin, Branford Marsalis, Johnny Mathis, Joey Alexander, Gary Beach, Gloria Estefan and many more.
In addition, Neel has also performed with over 20 professional orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Boca Symphonia, Palm Beach Pops, Palm Beach Opera, Torrance Symphony, Oklahoma City Philharmonic and the Lawton Philharmonic.
Other notable performances include tours with the Dallas Brass, local percussionist of Broadway National Tours (Beautiful, Anything Goes, Evita, Sound of Music, Pippin, et. al), resident percussionist at multiple AEA Theaters, and over 25 years as praise team drummer in various churches.
Studio Musician
Regularly records drum set and percussion tracks for artists in many styles. Home Pro Tools studio available.
Live Performance
Available for all types of performing situations — corporate, theater, church, and more.