ELIZA NEALS is "the bluesy grit of Janis Joplin with the fresh new soul of Alicia Keys." The new self released album, exposes Eliza's talents for uniquely written piano ballads with soulful catchy hooks. Armed with twelve new songs, four of which are co-written by Barrett Strong, this album is highly anticipated. Eliza has enlisted may of her favorite Detroit musicians to perform which will be internationally released on I-Tunes and CD-Baby in June 2007.
Eliza's first album "Im Waiting" was nominated for "Outstanding Pop Artist" "Outstanding Live Performer" and "Outstanding Songwriter" at The Detroit Music Awards in April 2002. She has been spotlighted on popular Midwest radio stations including The River (94.3 FM), The Planet (96.3FM), 89X (88.7FM) and WDET (101.9 FM) and has made guest live appearances on Detroit's Fox 2 News and PBS "Backstage Pass". Also at this time, Eliza opened up for George Clinton, played as a guest pianist for Earl Klugh and sang live with Detroits own Kid Rock.
Acknowledged by BMI NYC, Eliza was chosen to headline their exclusive Songwriters in Residence series for the Northeast region in NYC. Due to her video popularity and charisma "Eliza" has held one of the top ten search positions on GOOGLE Video since its inception. Be Sure to hear Eliza's undeniable soulful sound. She will capture your heart and sweep you away!
Locally in Michigan, Eliza has played at the Magic Bag, The Hayloft, Emerald Theater, Ford Field , Pine Knob, Royal Oak Theater, 1515 Bway, Arts Eats and Beats and the State Theater for the Detroit Music Awards. Eliza has played with the Howling Diablos, Barrett Strong, Kid Rock, Earl Klugh, Johnny Trudell's Big Band, and opend up for George Clinton at the Pheonix Center, Pontiac MI.
Nationally, Eliza has played NYC at the Rockwood Music Hall, BB Kings w/ Barrett Strong, The Bottom Line, Bitter End, Arlene's Grocery, Lion's Den and CBGB's. In Texas, Eliza was showcased at SXSW 2003 w/ White Stripes. Nashville, she graced the Bluebird stage and the famous Lucy's.
I play in Michigan - Detroit area and Love it... also I play in the LES of NYC and love it also. I have played all over the country and enjoy all of my touring!
Marvin Gaye, Neil Young, Stevie Knicks, Barrett Strong, Bonnie Raitt, Melissa Etheridge, Alicia Keys, Sheryl Crow Norah Jones
Korg - Gibson - Olsen - Yahama
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