Thoughts from the Band:
Erin: I like throwing things at Neal
Eric: Anyone who knows him knows hes got a
heart of gold and if you need him and he can help? He's there. He is the Guru of the 3 "P's" Photography, Percussion and Prince. Don't get him started! haha
Proud to share the stage and call this big talented goof of a guy.. my friend.
Neal: Erin likes throwing things at me.
Drums/Percussion
Neal
Full Name: Neal "B" Burstyn
Birthday: February 3rd, 1969
City Born: Toronto, Ontario
Current Equipment Used:
Yamaha Live Oak Custom Drums - green fade
(10, 12, 14, 5.5x14 Manu Katche snare),
YAMAHA Hex-Rack, various Sabian Cymbals
(Sabian Artist endorsee since 2004),
Roland SPD-SX, DW pedals, Regaltip 5B sticks.
Instruments played: Drums & percussion
Previous Bands:
Rough Trade
Carole Pope
Punjabi By Nature
Universal Honey
Adams Rib
Physical: The Olivia Newton-John Experience
RENO and numerous cover bands
and many, many more
artists and bands...
Most Memorable (Favorite) Gig:
Playing with Rough Trade on the same bill
with Journey, Boston, The Cult, Goddo, Headpins, The Beach Boys, The Animals, Blue Oyster Cult,
Wild T and the Spirit, The Doors of the 21st Century, Streetheart, Prism, Ratt and some other bands I can’t remember, at “2004 Manitoba Summerfest”
Favorite Songs to play:
Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes, Michael jackson - Shake Your Body Down To The Ground,
The Who - Baba O'Riley
Bette Midler - The Rose
Least Favorite songs to play.
I’ll have to get back to you on that,
I find something I enjoy in every song I play
- even if I’m playing standards or typical cover songs,
I still dig deep for that groove/pocket.
Favorites:
Color: 100% Cyan
Movie: The Shining
Food: Vindaloo (HOT Indian Food)
Artists: Sting, Peter Gabriel, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa, The Time, Tool, Rush, Led Zeppelin, Toto, Steely Dan, YES, Genesis, Chick Corea, Jeff Beck, Prince, D’Angelo, The Time, James Brown, Pat Metheny, Pink Floyd , The Beatles, Prince and The Time and many, many, many more!
