Tom "T-Boy Neal" Boyle
high energy - low down - blues to the bone!

Also known as "T-Boy Neal", Tom's perfectionism and constant striving for that perfect tone have earned him the reputation of being a consummate bluesman. Fans and critics alike are singing the praises of this native Washington State blues guitarist.

Tom began his career in Olympia, Washington in 1981 as bandleader for the Capital City’s legendary blues band "The Harmonic Tremors". In 1982 he moved to Seattle and immersed himself in the thriving Pioneer Square blues scene. From 1982 to 1996, Tom joined forces with some of the region’s top blues acts and musicians, performing and recording with John Hodgkin in "The Slackmasters" and "Drivin' Wheel"; with Mike Lynch in "Nitelife"; with Portland-based keyboardist, D.K.. Stewart; with Doug Lynn in "The Led Jaxson Band"; as co-leader, along with Perry Sanders, of Olympia's "The Steamers"; and as leader of "The T-Boy Neal Band". Tom has opened shows for John Lee Hooker, The Legendary Blues Band, Roy Buchanan and James Harman, among others. He has shared the stage with Mark DuFresne, Curtis Salgado, Jimmy McCracklin, Larry Davis, Cash McCall, Sugar Ray Norcia, and blues guitar great Ronnie Earl. While living in Boston in 1978-‘79, Tom took private blues guitar lessons from Ronnie, who taught him "practically everything I know about blues guitar". Tom is a multiple Washington Blues Society "BB Award" nominee for "Best Electric Guitar" ...and the winner of that award in 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2007. He was also nominated for the WBS "Hall of Fame" and "Life Time Achievement" awards in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Recordings: 1987-2008

Mechanic On Duty - by Drivin' Wheel - 1987
Cruisin' for a Bluesin' - by The Led Jaxson Band - 1993
Somethin' bout That Woman - by The Led Jaxson Band - 1995
Hot Blue Tracks - by The Steamers - 2002
Look Out Below - by The T-Boy Neal Band - 2002
T-Boy's Blues - by Tom Boyle (compilation) - 2004/reissued 2008
Live At Jazzbones - by Becki Sue & her Big Rockin' Daddies! - 2004
The L.A.B. Results - by Becki Sue & her Big Rockin' Daddies! - 2005
Big City Blues - by Becki Sue & her Big Rockin' Daddies - 2007
From There To Here - by Becki Sue (compilation) - 2008

Photos courtesy of John Jacobson @ Light Wave Photography.

Check out some of Tom's early bands!

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