Neil Cribbs
Live Friday March 2nd @ 8:30pm!!
Neil Cribbs began playing music at the age of five. He explored instruments such as violin, piano, trombone, and drums. Early in his life he primarily was influenced by symphonic music and groups from the 60s such as Cat Stevens, the Beatles, and James Taylor. At the age of sixteen he found his mother's guitar stashed away in the attic and decided to learn the ins and outs of the six strings hovering high above the fretboard. Immediately he began writing music of his own. As time progressed so did his influences. He began exploring the world of Alternative Country. Bands such as Whiskytown, Uncle Tupelo, Ryan Adams, Wilco, Sonvolt, Richard Buckner and the Old 97s paralleled with Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, Beth Hart, John Prine, and Taj Mahal. After recording a small album entitled 35 Sound Start in 2006 the press, almost immediately, sold out. In December of 2009 Neil released his first album Marionette. Neil's newest release Windshield has been getting rave reviews and nominations! In 2011 Neil formed the Neil Cribbs Trio and has been storming the country ever since. To read more about the album click here. Career Points:
Neil Cribbs began playing music at the age of five. He explored instruments such as violin, piano, trombone, and drums. Early in his life he primarily was influenced by symphonic music and groups from the 60s such as Cat Stevens, the Beatles, and James Taylor. At the age of sixteen he found his mother's guitar stashed away in the attic and decided to learn the ins and outs of the six strings hovering high above the fretboard. Immediately he began writing music of his own. As time progressed so did his influences. He began exploring the world of Alternative Country. Bands such as Whiskytown, Uncle Tupelo, Ryan Adams, Wilco, Sonvolt, Richard Buckner and the Old 97s paralleled with Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, Beth Hart, John Prine, and Taj Mahal. After recording a small album entitled 35 Sound Start in 2006 the press, almost immediately, sold out. In December of 2009 Neil released his first album Marionette. Neil's newest release Windshield has been getting rave reviews and nominations! In 2011 Neil formed the Neil Cribbs Trio and has been storming the country ever since. To read more about the album click here. Career Points:
- Is a Spotlight Artist at openmic.us
- Performed the MusicFest 'N Sugar Grove 4 Times (Doc Watson Fest)
- Performed in 500 Songs for Kids
- Opening Act for Pam Tillis at Don Gibson Theater
- Performed Strange Daze Music Festival 2010
- Performed 2011 Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park
- Song Featured in the 2011 Film "Busk!" (Out Winter 2011)
- Tours Extensively around the United States
- Performed for the Fayette Humane Society Benefit 2010
- Performed in the 2010 Local Soul Festival
- Performed in the 2011 Festival on Ponce
- Performed at the Driven Music Conference 2011
