Cyril Neville signs with M.C. Records, effort due in April

M.C. Records is proud to announce that it has signed the youngest Neville brother, Cyril Neville to a record deal. Brand New Blues (MC-0064) marks his first release in eight years and hits stores April 7 in the United States and Canada. Dixiefrog Records will handle the release in Europe and P-Vine in Japan.

To check out music samples of the CD go to
http://www.mc-records.com/html/cyril_neville.html

Half the songs on Brand New Blues are original material co-written by Cyril with the perspective of an outspoken advocate, from his work with Amnesty International on Human Rights to the plight of Louisiana’s dissipating Wetlands. The new release churns up a lifetime of musical influences & passions; blues, funk and soul. Producer/musician Brian J of The Pimps of Joytime is at the helm of most production chores by playing most of the instruments to recording and writing with Cyril.

A barrage of support appears on the record from family and friends who help Cyril achieve his vision of what is Brand New Blues. Guest appearances include brother and fellow Meter Art Neville (Organ) Ivan Neville (Organ), Ian Neville (Guitar), Tab Benoit (Guitar), Waylon Thibodeaux (Washboard) and Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone on harmonica

The sessions were recorded in Brooklyn NY, Austin TX, Houma LA & New Orleans LA.

Cyril Neville Brand News Blues Tour
Apr 14 2009 The Rams Head - Annapolis, MD
Apr 16 2009 - Chans - Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Apr 17 2009 - FTC Theater - Fairfield, Connecticut
Apr 18 2009 - Sullivan Hall - New York, New York
Apr 19 2009 - 8 X 10 - Baltimore, Maryland
Apr 21 2009 - The State Theater - Fall Church, Virginia
Apr 23 2009 - Crosby Hill Theater - Willmington, Delaware
Apr 24 2009 - The Sullfolk Center for the Arts - Sullfolk, Virginia
Apr 30 2009 - The Blue Nile - Record Release Party - New Orleans, Louisiana
May 1 2009 - Mid City Rock-n-Bowl - New Orleans, Louisiana
May 2 2009 - Thibodeaux Firemans Fair w/ VOW Allstars - Thibodeaux, Louisiana
May 3 2009 - NO Jazz Fest w/ The Voice of the Wetlands Allstars - New Orleans,
May 3 2009 - Jazz Fest with The Neville Brothers - New Orleans, Louisiana
May 4 2009 - Instore - Louisiana Music Factory - New Orleans, Louisiana

Cyril began singing professionally at 19 in 1967 and released his first single “Gossip” in 1970. He was the vocalist and played congas with the influential and successful band The Meters and contributed to two releases and a tour with the Rolling Stones. In addition to his work with the Neville Brothers, Cyril has formed other bands over the years, including the Endangered Species Band in 1983 and the Uptown All-stars Band, while he also found time to launch his own record label, Endangered Species.

Cyril also founded the New Orleans Musicians Organized (NOMO), which helps musicians who need business advice with their careers. Cyril Neville has issued several solo albums on his own over the years, including 1995's “The Fire This Time”, and a pair in 2000, “New Orleans Cookin'” and “Soulo.” Plus he has guested on various other artist's recordings over the years, including albums by Edie Brickell, Jimmy Buffett, Dr. John, Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois, Willie Nelson, Tab Benoit, and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux among others.