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Neil Dixon

About Me



///ENGLISH/// Hailing from the cold and wet Orkney Islands off the North coast of Scotland, Neil's interest in music started early. After having played with numerous musicians in Orkney, he moved to Edinburgh to reach a larger public. He formed or was part of many different formations, trying different styles from folk to big beat. He has played far and wide in Europe from Denmark to Italy. He has recorded with his groups and solo with the indie label Little Nimo. Today living in France near Grenoble, he is devoted to his music. Talented composer and singer his voice is often compared to Jeff Buckley's, and is clear and sure. His guitar playing is rhythmic and precise. With his new trio, the spirit is still in rock but with diverse influences which intertwine to colour his compositions with accents of jazz and folk.
///FRANCAIS/// Venant des froides îles Orcades, au nord de l'Ecosse, Neil a commence très tôt à s'intéresser à la musique. Après avoir joué avec de nombreux musiciens sur son île natale, il s'est installé à Edimbourg pour toucher un plus large public. Il a formé ou fait parti de différents groupes, s'essayant à différents styles, jouant du rock et du folklore en Ecosse mais aussi au Danemark et en Italie. Il a enregistre quelques Eps, avec certain de ses groupes et aussi en solo, sous le label « Little Nimo ». Aujourd'hui, installé en France, il se consacre a sa musique. Compositeur et interprète de talent, sa voix, souvent comparée à celle Jeff Buckley, est claire et sure et son jeu de guitare rythmé et précis. Avec ce nouveau trio énergique, l'esprit reste rock mais diverses influences s'entremêlent pour colorer ses compositions d'accent jazz, folk

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Member Since: 15/04/2006
Band Website: www.neil-dixon.com
Band Members: Neil - Guitar and vox, Jacques- Bass, Cedric - Drums and sometimes Bruno on the Hammond
Influences: Everything that's good but here is a list of some of my favourites (in no particular order) The Beatles, Ryan Adams, Bjork, Pink Floyd, Simon and Garfunkel, John Martyn, Jeff Buckley, Turin Brakes, David Gray, Neil Finn, Dave Mathews, Joseph Arthur, Eels, Radiohead, Ben Harper, U2, Paul Weller, G Love, The Black Crowes, Calexico, Roni Size, Ella Fitzgerald, Portishead, The La's, Nick Drake, Tori Amos, Coldplay, Sanseverino, Soul Coughing, Anderw Bird, Bob Marley, David Bowie, Anotnio Carlos Jobim, Buena Vista, The Beach Boys, Neil Young, Cosby Stills and Nash, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan I could go on, but I'd just be boring you
Sounds Like: I hope it sounds as good as some of the GOOD music that has influenced me (see above)
Record Label: none
Type of Label: Unsigned

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