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Nees and Vos

Heartland Soul

About Me

For more than a decade, Andrew Neesley and Chris Vos, both midwest born and raised have combined their heartland roots and artistic sensibilities to form a compelling musical voice.

Andrew Neesley made the trumpet his own from an early age. Perfecting his skill and talent with broad strokes, he focused on the jazz idiom with great success. Open to inspiration from all genres, Andrew found his newest work demanded a certain sound, a certain soul.

Enter Chris Vos, guitarist and vocalist extraordinaire. And someone Andrew has jammed with frequently over the years. Chris grew from boy to man with guitar in hand. His passion for music evolved into a flair for song and song writing.

"Chris is the only guy I felt could join me on this musical journey," Andrew explains. For the past year, whenever they were in the same city at the same time, they met to lay down tracks, experiment with layers of sound and voice--building at last to a recording that satisfied them both. As Andrew shared copies around the business, reaction persuaded him this could be something big. People were ecstatic about Nees and Vos. They wanted more.

This strong partnership stretches across musical genres and evokes the vast american landscape. Above all, it speaks to Nees and Vos' continuing search for the soul of music.

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Here's our debut recording "Extended Play". Hit up iTunes or CD Baby for your very own copy! Featuring some of the finest musicians in the world including Wycliffe Gordon on trombone with tracks mixed by Dave Cooley .

"Like RJD2 backing the Black Crowes or even Lenny Kravitz playing the blues (if he actually had some soul) with a killer horn section, Nees and Vos make music that is perfect for chillin' out and having a good time." - Can You See The Sunset?

"Vocal tracks are somewhere near vintage Michael McDonald, with music like Meshell Ndegeocello. It's chill, groovy, and provocative. Especially the great cover of Ain't No Sunshine, and the well-arranged horn pops." - Berkeley Place

"Nothing makes for a great summer jam like some blazing horns behind soulful vocals. Add some organ and chances are I'm hooked. Case in point is 'Pretty Girl' by Nees and Vos, who tick all the boxes on their disc 'Extended Play'."

"This ep would be a great soundtrack for summer nights. I recommend that for the upcoming long weekend you find a porch, open a cold beverage, put on this album and you will be all set." - Bootlog

"'Angel' is a more of a straight ahead soul track. The organ matches the tone and energy of the vocals nicely. When Neesley's handclap beat comes in, you can't help but nod along in agreement. The group understands and appreciates the power of soul, but doesn't try to steal from the greats. Instead, they tip their cap and try to find their own niche in the genre. 'Pretty Girl' has that same smoothed out vibe, but the kick of the beat is a real hand clapper. I can't help but picture this song being played in some dark bar with Neesley sitting at piano, backed by a full band of horns while Vos plays the guitar and belts out the track with his eyes closed while the audience claps along in unison." - Herohill



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New Tunes On Our Profile

We've got two selections for you from our latest recording Live at The Bitter End. You can find them on our music player on our MySpace profile.This live album will be available in late July or early...
Posted by Nees and Vos on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:36:00 PST

The Ground UP Rock-Down

Hey there,The Rock-Down is only two weeks away! I just checked out the venue today and what I saw only reinforced what I already thoughtthis show is gonna kick-ass.The Opera House Lofts are a great p...
Posted by Nees and Vos on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:13:00 PST

Cinco de Mayo Recap

Well, this is LONG overdue! Here's a short recap of how things went May 5th, 2008 at the Bitter End.Our set list looked like this:1. Introductions2. Angel3. Hey DJ4. (I Ain't) Going Back To Georgia5....
Posted by Nees and Vos on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:52:00 PST

Mamiko Kitaura - Keyboards

Mamiko Kitaura will joining us!A native of Miyazaki, Japan, Mamiko began playing the piano at the age of 5. She moved to the states to attend the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and finished he...
Posted by Nees and Vos on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:58:00 PST

Dave Richards - Tenor Sax

Dave Richards will be joining us again on tenor sax! Check him out here....
Posted by Nees and Vos on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:33:00 PST

Norman Paul Edward Jr. - Drums

Norman has been a great friend for a while now. We're excited to introduce him on drums for this gig.He's a born and bred New Yorker and I'm sure you'll totally dig his playing. You can find more ab...
Posted by Nees and Vos on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:08:00 PST

Check out this event: Live At The Bitter End

Hosted By: Nees and Vos When: Monday May 05, 2008 at 10:30 PMWhere: The Bitter End147 Bleecker StreetNew York, NY 10032United StatesDescription:Nees and Vos Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Nees and Vos on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:32:00 PST

Back At The Bitter End

We hope to see all of you again!
Posted by Nees and Vos on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:36:00 PST

Lyrics

New lyrics for a song entitled "Lay Me Down".I'll post a sample of this songpossibly as early as next week.Peace, N&V...
Posted by Nees and Vos on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:40:00 PST

New Shows Coming Soon

We got some new dates coming up soon! I’m just in the midst of working them out.Part of those dates is a tentative Midwest tour with NYC band The Dirty Pearls. Anywhere in particular you&rsquo...
Posted by Nees and Vos on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:07:00 PST