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Life on the road
It is now the 8th of October and a busy month of filming, touring and meeting new people has already gone by.
It has been a somewhat different experience for me as I have been moving out to centre stage to sing solo.
I have to admit it still feels odd to sing out front, without my guitar but really nice and on the other hand, often easier to express the true meaning of each song.
I have been enjoying every minute of the spotlight as the Celtic Thunder fans have been so supportive towards me and have given me more confidence to deliver what they deserve and have come to see.
I have got to know a lot of the C.T. fans and they give me a real comfort on stage when I walk out and see them or hear them first.
I really did not know how the C.T. fans would take to my own music and I have been quite overwhelmed to have received the feedback and positivity from all who have listened so far.
Neil Guitar Outdoors
I really miss my family back at home and think about what they are doing everyday.
I am looking forward to returning home on my sisters birthday, to bring her out and spoil her a little!!! For now, I will stay focused, continue working hard and give the best I can to my home from home.
As the man said, “God loves a trier”…
Hope to see you soon,
Neil
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about 9 years ago
How can you doubt? I was at the show Tues in Denver, & every time you came to the front, people were howling & shrieking & that one girl kept yelling, “I LOVE YOU, NEIL!!!” hahahah
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People don’t typically respond well to changes such as this to a group dynamic, but you opened your mouth & your voice won us over — can’t be helped, Mr. Byrne.
about 9 years ago
The more i get to know about you, Neil, the more I like you. I think you have a great musical career ahead of you. Excuse the poor typing – I broke my wrist in 3 places on my way to your matinee concert in reading, but after 4 hours in the hospital ER we saw the evening performance (would have enjoyed it a lot more without the pain). Btw/I think you Look better without your goatee. Enjoy your time with your sister. I had a wonderful brother like you but he was taken much too soon when a drag racing teenager hit him head on. So enjoy every family noment which it sounds like you do. Hugs and the Best to you. stevie
about 9 years ago
Glad to hear the tour is going well. I’ll see you next week in Chicago. I fell in love with you and your guitar in the first show when you did Cal/Local Hero. I’ve always considered you part of CT and am glad you are doing some center stage now. Really loved you and Keith “dueling” guitars. Keep up the good work and God Bless.
about 9 years ago
Oh my, my, my!!! Love #’s 1 and 4 from Ewa Donawska’s pics that you have on here!!
about 9 years ago
I am so glad you are more a part of Celtic Thunder-we love you!!!!
Also love your music and the site-keep up the great work!
Beth
about 9 years ago
Saw the show in Reading Pa last night. Have been wanting to see the group since you were first featured on PBS! The wait was worth it!! Great show!! I am glad you are all expanding your music to include more than just standard Irish ballads. BUT with that said…don’t forget what got you here in the first place.
Looking forward to hearing some original material. Enjoy your time developing your talent. Be true to yourself.
God Bless.
about 9 years ago
Just like to say that you are an amazing singer with Celtic Thunder and solo. The road can be hard, but you will have the support of your fans. Keep the energy!
We can see that music it’s a very important thing in your life and we love what you do, what you compose. I believe in good music and what you and CT sing it’s more then what I call good music. 
Hope you have a great time with your sister!
Waiting for your cd!
Have a great week!
about 9 years ago
Neil, I am the one that told you in Buffalo and Philly that the only thing wrong with It’s Entertainment is you don’t get more time front and center. Meant it then and mean it now. I was at Toronto when you first sang solo and loved it. Now I am impatiently waiting until you get full and equal time. You deserve it and your fans want it.
You were so sweet to me at both those shows. I need to thank you again for it. I will be at the Rochester and Binghamton shows at the close of the tour. Hopefully you will be on the M & M in Rochester. Would love a chance to talk more with you. You are doing a fantastic job and I know it is hard to be away from family and friends for so long. Know that we all love you and really do care for you. Try to think of us as a very large extended family.
Great web site. And great to hear from you on it.
about 9 years ago
Mr.Neil for got i know i’m a slow thinker at the end where you say God loves a trier he really loves you you try and archive so easy at everything you do
about 9 years ago
Mr.Neil love when you let us know how things are going like the one lady said you sounded happy today glad you are doing a lot more on CT you are a true talented person you make our world more happier even when the day is going weird just popping in to see if you have left a blog or something can left up the spirits so fast well for me anyway sure others will agree keep safe,happy,smiling and singing praying for you
:):):)
about 9 years ago
Neil, thanks for the update. I’m glad you are enjoying the spotlight
I hope you continue to enjoy it. I can’t wait to hear more from you in CT and on your own. Keep up the great work. Have fun and safe travels
- Heather
about 9 years ago
Hello Neil, I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy listening to your music; solo & with CT. Know that you are good in everything you do & keep it comin’ so us fans can get their “Neil fix”
I love ‘Sensitive Souls’ it is a really great album
And word of advice,… Don’t feel “odd” coming out on stage without your guitar, to sing a solo. We LOVE It!!
We also LOVE your guitar too, HeHe.
Will be in Atlanta on Nov.20th to cheer you on!!
WOOHOO! GO NEIL!!!!
Love & Hugs comin’ your way,
xx
Kristin
about 9 years ago
Neil,
Thanks so much for the update. I know it is not easy being away from your family for such a long period of time, but it also sounds like you are keeping in close contact with them which always keeps one grounded to what is important in life. You have given us all so much joy with your playing with the group for the past few years and I am just so thankful that you are going to finally be able to showcase your talent. Your sound is very unique and just love it. Believe me you will always have a welcome when you step onto the stage.
Rae
(one of the crazies from the front row from Orlando(yes the one with the sign…LOL). Can’t wait to see you in Atlanta and Melbourne!
about 9 years ago
Hi Neil!! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! I cant even imagine what it feels like to be away from home for so long…But your one great brother for taking your sister out to spoil her ;0).I know its not the same but thinks of us your fans as your family away from home…Those of us who follow you really do love you as I said in my sign at the Hartford concert. Can’t believe you saw it and your reaction made my night! Glad they had you come forward at the second concert to take a bow :0) sending loads of hugs and love your way as always!
about 9 years ago
Your talents are awe inspiring and moving!!! I am so glad you get to share in the spotlight you perform so well in. Thank you for your music. See you tomorrow!! Enjoy West Point! Although not Army, my brother is a Marine who has done 3 tours (one Iraq, two Afghanistan) so the military is very special to me.
about 9 years ago
thanks for the update. I know it is hard to be away from the people you love. That’s where skype comes in handy
I love your voice and your music and talent is a great addition to CT. I’m glad you now have a more active, up front part in the group. You deserve it.
Love you, see you on Nov 12 in Texas.
Jutta xx
about 9 years ago
Thanks for the new blog post and picture, Neil! You are just sooooo sweet!! Love how honest you are, but seriously, with talent like yours, the confidence should be overwhelmingly easy! Your fans love you! I love that you are finally getting to come to center stage and show off your amazing vocal skills. Keeping singing, Neil!! Love our favorite sexy guitar player from Bray!
~Michelle
about 9 years ago
Love your blog Neil, it is always great to hear from you. I’m glad things are going well on the tour. I can’t wait to see you and the guys at Atlanta in Nov. ‘Sensitive Souls’ is awesome and I love your solo work for CT. You are a great guitarist, but your beautiful voice needs to be heard also.
Keep up the work and know that it is good.
love,hugs and God bless
about 9 years ago
Neil,
Thanks so much for keeping us all up to date with your blog. Your voice and music has been a great addition to CT and your EP is wonderful to listen to. So glad you have stepped out front. You deserve it!
Safe travels.
about 9 years ago
Thank you for the blog, Neil. I don’t know how you find time to do these extra things for us but we do appreciate it. Sensitive Souls is fab and I’ve heard your CT solos are as well. I won’t hear them for myself until Chicago but I’m looking forward to it. I hope you enjoy what fame brings because you are going to have a lot more fans in the future.
about 9 years ago
Your fans so appreciate everything you sacrifice for us while touring. It’s hard to be away from home for so long and it’s a tough life in general. I hope all the support we have shown for both your own fantastic music and your increased contributions to CT has made the road a little easier to travel. If “God loves a trier” he must really love you – you put your all into everything you “try” and it shows. You are an inspiration to many, an asset to CT, and my motivation to keep playing and forever reach for higher and higher stars! Thank you Sunshine.
about 9 years ago
The spotlight loves you Neil, as well as CT fans! The crowd in Hartford, CT was so happy when you came out with the band. I was excited as well. I love your voice and I hope you have more music out in the future, whether it be CT related or your own. I loved the song you sang solo at the concert. Don’t know the name, but it had to do with losing a girl, ect. It was beautiful and I find your voice very soothing to the ear! Take care!
~Lisa~
about 9 years ago
Great to get your perspective on how the tour’s coming along. Glad you’re enjoying the change of pace this time around! I can’t wait to see you on stage in Erie next week!
about 9 years ago
Thank you so much for the blog Neil. The support that we show to you is simply returning in kind what we get out of the music. Music tells words we cannot speak and feelings we cannot express. Music is not simply something you listen to, it is a force that speaks to the soul. Thank you so much for sharing that with us! Good luck with getting used to having your guitar taken away. What I’ve heard so far has been overwhelmingly positive!
Have a fabulous time at your sister’s birthday, and a great rest of the tour.
Can’t wait to hear more of your music soon!
about 9 years ago
Love your Blog Neil, like i said before you are a very talented guy and you need to be in the spotlight as well, you put alot of meaning and inspiration to all your music CT is lucky to have you. Hope to meet you someday take care and keep pouring your love and talent to the world…..love ya