This Toronto-based DJ, whose passion, energy and sexy beats has brought dance floors to life for over 10 years – he knows his music. Classically trained on trumpet, this artist has been making music since he was able to get his fingers on the piano at the age of 4 and then any other instrument he could get his hands on after that. Neill started to play and create sounds on the piano and continued his journey through high-school and university studying many genres including brass, jazz, funk ensemble and singing to name a few; all while working towards his degree in music education at the University of Ottawa. It is this deep foundation that gives Neill a unique sound that is truly music to your ears.
During his studies, Ottawa served as his home and introduced him to the underground scene of hourse music while he, served in the Army reserves; contributing to the Governor General’s Food Guard marching band. Drawn to the tempo and sounds of Ottawa’s house music and vibe, Neill decided to march to the beat of his own drum and quickly took the city by storm as this DJ’s career captured local attention and took off within less than a year. Sharing music in clubs such as Atomic, Icon and The Well, he created his first industry night and year-long residencey which sucessfully continued until he found his new home in Toronto in 2000.
New to the courntry’s largest city, Neill wasted no time in sharing his sound in major clubs such as Fly, 5ive, The Barn, Guvernment, System Sound Bar and Comfort Zone. This DJ’s fresh sound pumped local dance floors full of dynamic and playful beats while creating a smooth, sexy sound. The energetic and unpredicatable direction of Neill’s sets leaves his crowds anticipating the unexpected and is enchanted by his clever fusion of classic beats with electronic instrumental and acoustic sounds. It’s this sound that has defined his unique style and created an on-going demand.
That demand was noticed and heard in another major Canadian city with a world-known reputation – Montreal. This DJ made his debut at the respected afterhour event ‘Church’ which immediately caught the attention of the local clubs and patrons alike. Neill’s style blended beautifully with the sexy sounds of Montreals’s scene where his music exploded in clubs such as Stereo & Stereo Bar, Unity, Sky Pub and Parking Nightclub where he held a bi-weekly residency for over a year and a half.
Neill’s music took 2 of Canada’s major cities by storm where his sound is still in demand for clubs and major parties including both city’s leather scenes and communities. Neill opened for Toronto’s first leather ‘Beef Ball’ during pride 2003 and has since returned each year to head-line this popular event. In the same year Neill was invited to debut at Montreal’s first leather Labour Day event ‘Fuel Party’ at Stereo nightclub giving him the opportunity to express his unbridled creative potential as he stood at the helms of the world-renown ‘Best analog sound system in North America’. It wasn’t long before the world’s biggest circuit party organizers from BBCM Black & Blue brought Neill on board to play parties such as Black & Blue Leather Ball, Twist, Hot & Dry, Bal des Boys, Red Party and more.
This DJ’s non-stop musical career has gained momentum and brought him to major cities across Canada as far west as Vancouver, over the border to Chicago for IML weekend, summers in California and including his yearly residency down south at the long-running successful ‘Beef Dip’ week-long event in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
It’s no surprise this musician has taken to the studio to create his own remixes and production. This year will be filled with new projects, performances, remixes and original productions as Neill promotes live performances during his sets on trumpet and many other instruments. When you think of Neill and his music, you can’t help but grin and start moving to a memorable beat. His mind and spirit have always been kept open to all cultures and music. Undoubtedly , no matter where this DJ plays in the world he will always make an impression, move a dance floor, delight musical perceptions, invoke the dancer from within and leave the listeners dancing with a smile.