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Eliza Neals - Vocals and Piano - Hometown:Detroit - Record Labe:Indie Eliza Neals is currently writing and recording a Bluesy-Motown-Rock-Soul Fortress stay tuned! In the Studio looking to get the new album to you soon! Booking New Venues Festivals and Stages Now! Contact: ElizaNeals@gmail.com Biography ELIZA NEALS is an outstanding emerging female artist on the independent music scene. Back an forth from Detroit to New York City, Eliza has lifted audiences and sold out the best rooms including Joe’s Pub, Cutting Room, Knitting Factory, Arlene's Grocery, Living Room, BB King's and the longest running Rock venue in NY The Bitter End. Currently in the studio with Super Detroit producer Martin "Tino" Gross of the "Howling Diablos" and Motown Godfather Barrett Strong they are creating a Bluesy-Motown-Rock-Soul-Fortress. The new album will be released in the fall of 2011. Eliza's been co-writing with Barrett Strong the Motown legend on “No Frogs for Snakes” and “liquorfoot” her last albums, she has produced a sound that's unparalleled in female Rock n Roll today. "It jumps into the ears of the innocent and strikes the heart of its Soul" Cashbox Magazine Starting out listening to Etta James, Motown, Classic Rock and P-Funk Eliza in her pre-teens began writing after meeting Bootsy Collins in a Detroit Record store. Eliza’s musical ear, piano skills and god given voice took her on a journey that gained her a degree in Opera from Wayne State University in Detroit. Meanwhile, Detroit rock emerged as her direction, being a young vibrant female vocalist, who felt the calling to express herself through rock and blues. Locally, Eliza strives to perform and write with the best Detroit had to offer. She graced every venue with powerful vocals, charisma and a deep connection with the audience. Her pursuit of singing, touring and writing for a bigger audience conceived “No Frogs for Snakes,” to sold out live shows. The Big Apple honed Eliza’s unique sound with new energy, honesty, integrity and passion. Eliza’s vocals and her band deliver a sound beyond your expectations! Eliza is currently recording a new album with Tino "Funky Daddy" of the "Howling Diablos" and Motown Legend Barrett Strong! More to come!