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September 23, 2026 at 2:03 AM

Eliza Neals

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September 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM

Eliza Neals

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⭐️ #MusicMonday #LivePerformance #MusicReview #ElizaNeals #shortsvideo @... youtube.com/shorts/ZzQxl... via @YouTube #Bluesrock #FloridaMusicScene ❤️ www.facebook.com/share/1UKmJK... Read This One

Image is of super blues-rock performer Eliza Neals and guitarist co-producer Michael Puwal performing at the Buckingham blues bar in Fort Myers FL. Eliza Neals garnered rave reviews from the venue saying she was the best female performer ever in 25 years of business. See the full review on their facebook page.

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“🔥🎶 ELIZA NEALS TOOK US TO CHURCH LAST NIGHT AT THE BUCK. 🎶🔥
There really isn’t a better way to say it.
Eliza Neals rolled into Buckingham Blues Bar with her longtime guitarist, collaborator and co-producer Michael Puwal, and an all-star group of local musicians came together around them to complete the band, including Ephraim Lowell, Detroit Mike on the Keys, and Mitch Mastel on bass.
And then we got to watch a master at work.
In my recent memory, Eliza may be the most accomplished single female musician, songwriter and bandleader we’ve ever had on the stage at the Buck.
That’s a big statement, but after watching what she did last night, it’s one I’m comfortable making.
She was behind the keyboards, singing straight from her soul and commanding the band at the same time. But even “commanding the band” doesn’t quite explain it.
She was literally pulling the music together with her whole body.
Reviewing through the live mode photos today, you can see it. Her hands, her face, her shoulders, her gestures as everything was part of the music. She would gather the band in, shape a moment, hold something back and then seem to push the song right back out through her soul.
The players were focused on her through every measure, to their tremendous credit. A look, a movement, a hand gesture, the smallest cue, and they were right there with her. She could stretch a phrase, pull everything back, change the feel or drive the whole thing forward while still playing keyboards and delivering those vocals. There was never a hole.
Considering there’s a very good chance several of those musicians had never played with her before, it was remarkable to watch. Eliza led with the instinct of someone who completely understands her music and knows exactly how to communicate it without stopping to explain it.
Then there’s the voice. Gritty. Melodic. Guttural. Soulful. Sometimes almost otherworldly and, a moment later, downright heavenly. The growls, cries…

whispers, power and little vocal utterances in between were unmistakably hers. You could actually watch the music move through her.
And then there is the whole presentation. Eliza walked onto that stage looking every bit like the artist she is; beautiful, polished, completely professional and put together from head to toe. Her look somehow matched the music perfectly: bold, feminine, soulful, original and unmistakably her own. And yes, possibly the best manicure in show business.
Nothing about her felt accidental. The music, the voice, the writing, the keyboards, the way she led the band, the way she moved, and the way she presented herself, it all came from the same place. She was solid from the tips of those nails straight down to the soul. That is what made the whole thing feel complete.
Eliza Neals didn’t just come in and perform a show. She arrived as a fully formed artist. A world-class one. Her covers didn’t sound like covers. She made them hers. And her originals had that rare quality where you found yourself wondering, “How do I already know this song?”
Eliza is Detroit born, classically trained, and was mentored by Motown songwriting legend Barrett Strong. She’s a singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, producer and bandleader with a serious body of work behind her.
Michael Puwal has been part of that musical story for years as guitarist, collaborator, songwriter and producer, and watching the connection between the two of them onstage made that history obvious.
There were moments last night when you could hear a pin drop in the Buck. Then there were others when the room was hollering back at her, dancing, laughing and completely giving itself over to the show. She had them both ways. Quiet when the song demanded it. Raising the roof when she decided it was time.
By the end of the night, Buckingham Blues Bar had a new love. We hope Eliza Neals and Michael Puwal come back again and again.

Thank you, Eliza. You absolutely took us to church. ❤️

September 14, 2026 at 4:14 PM

Eliza Neals

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🏄🏼‍♀️SEPT 20th 2pm #EarlsHideaway in #SebastianFL yes I'm playing a Tikibar 🗿& a bikerbar 🏍️ but not just anyplace EARL'S has a 80year history that's unmatched anywhere on the #FloridaMusicScene 🌴 You conjured up #ElizaNeals @
1405 Indian River Drive Sebastian FL 🫦

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September 8, 2026 at 4:19 PM

Eliza Neals

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💋 #MusicMonday #Laborday Thank You @GZBClub #groundzerobluesclubbiloxi #Bluesrock... youtube.com/shorts/_T6F4... via @YouTube #Saturdaynight #Photo #ShortVideo #Biloxi

💋 #MusicMonday #Laborday Thank You @groundzerobluesclubbiloxi #Bluesrock #modernblues ❤️

#Biloxi Mississippi #GroundZeroBluesClub soundcheck 2nite at 7pm #SaturdayNight #labordayweekend

September 8, 2026 at 1:26 AM

Eliza Neals

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🎹#Biloxi Mississippi #GroundZeroBluesClub soundcheck 2nite at 7pm #Saturd... youtube.com/shorts/OAwQS... via @YouTube #Bluesrock

Eliza Neals "LOCKED UP" LIVE @ North Atlantic Blues Festival 7-12-26

September 5, 2026 at 10:39 PM

Eliza Neals

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🥊 “Neals belts fiery electric blues ballads backed by a band that enhances her soaring vocals. She channels the spirit of the blues and the demons of rock and then performs an intense exorcism…” #detroitfreepress 🫦 www.freep.com/story/entert...
#TBT #throwbackthursday #ElizaNeals #BluesRock ⭐️

Image is of intense Blues-rock performer Eliza Neals delivering one of her signature moves on stage from 2018. Looks like shes putting a spell on the audience.
Photo By Detroit based historic rock photographer Richard Blondy

September 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM

Eliza Neals

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My protest song from the 33rd North Atlantic Blues Festival called “Locked Up” youtu.be/RA4yEyPLCNo #ModernBlues #protestsong

💥#MusicMonday Thankyou GinaColeman wonderful awesome time #ElizaNeals #Bluesrock #liveperformance

September 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM

Eliza Neals

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💥#MusicMonday Thankyou GinaColeman aka @MistyBluesBand you did a wonderful awesome job #ElizaNeals #B... youtube.com/shorts/h9ov8... via @YouTube #Bluesrock #SpeedyBeady🐓

💋 #MusicMonday “Heal This Land” #ElizaNeals @ North Atlantic Blues Festival 2026 #rootsmusic #live

August 17, 2026 at 10:36 PM

Eliza Neals

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💋 #MusicMonday “Heal This Land” #ElizaNeals @ North Atlantic Blues Festival ... youtube.com/shorts/lzXTC... via @YouTube #rootsmusic #americanroots ⭐️

"The Devil Don't Love You" Eliza Neals OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

August 10, 2026 at 8:03 PM

Eliza Neals

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Monday awaits while the devil watches Sunday drift away beyond midnight…

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Thank You @siriusxm CH75 #BBKings #satelliteradio #6 is #LOVEWILL 2 Weeks Straight ❤️ #fanvideo THX

August 10, 2026 at 4:26 AM

Eliza Neals

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Thank You @siriusxm CH75 #BBKings #satelliteradio #6 is #LOVEWILL 2nd Week... youtube.com/shorts/27S0T... via @YouTube #ElizaNeals #BluesRock ❤️

Buddy Guy visits Eliza Neals inside his historic club Legends Oct 2025

August 8, 2026 at 8:16 PM

Eliza Neals

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🦸🏼‍♀️Super #musicreview of latest #BluesRock album #ThunderInTheHouse
"Cultura Blues… The guitar work is spectacular on “Unoriginal Bitch,” where #ElizaNeals unleashes her gritty vocals. A powerful guitar and energetic rhythm create a profound, joyful feeling…”
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Super music review of Eliza Neals blues-rock album “Thunder In The House” from "Cultura Blues" the online magazine dedicated to promoting and disseminating the blues genre, featuring articles, interviews, and information about artists, festivals and cultural events related to blues music. Since 2011 published monthly to keep the blues alive
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The guitar work is spectacular on “Unoriginal Bitch,” where Eliza Neals unleashes her gritty vocals. A powerful guitar and energetic rhythm create a profound, joyful feeling. Next, “One Monkey”—featuring piano and guitar—creates a pleasing musical blend, with vocals that move passionately through this vibrant track. The album concludes with the title track, “Thunder in the House,” a slow blues number featuring raspy, gritty vocals and slide guitar work that wails right along with the voice. It is a brilliant, dark piece.”
Go to CulturaBlues.com for more

August 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM

Eliza Neals

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⭐️ Celebrate ikon Buddy Guy on his Birthday at 90 years Young Today🎂
The Ikon @TheRealBuddyGuy visits #ElizaNeals inside his historic club @BuddyGuys Legends Oct 2025 youtu.be/hPEZxzZ-KeQ via @YouTube #Legend #GuitarGod #Bluesman 💋

Monday #workout #bluesrock 💙 #ElizaNeals #BluesBombshell

July 29, 2026 at 1:23 PM

Eliza Neals

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Monday #workout #bluesrock 💙 #ElizaNeals #BluesBombshell youtube.com/shorts/FU-Dk... via #YouTube

“Rather Go Blind” #EttaJames #coversong #ElizaNeals @ North Atlantic Blues Festival ⚓️ #bluesballad

July 27, 2026 at 2:52 PM

Eliza Neals

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“Rather Go Blind” #EttaJames #coversong #ElizaNeals @ North Atlantic Blues Festival youtube.com/shorts/FRYPC... via @YouTube #ModernBlues #Powerhouse

Eliza Neals "SPEEDY BEADY" LIVE @ 33rd North Atlantic Blues Festival 6/12/26

July 17, 2026 at 1:47 PM

Eliza Neals

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Eliza Neals "SPEEDY BEADY" LIVE @ 33rd North Atlantic Blues Festival 6/12/26 ... youtu.be/tG1AlJk2qK8 via @YouTube #PostModern #Bluesrock #ElizaNeals #SpeedyBeady 🐓

My #NorthAtlantic Blues Festival #rehearsal #soundcheck in #massachusetts C U tomorrow in Maine ⚓️

July 15, 2026 at 1:13 PM

Eliza Neals

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My #NorthAtlantic Blues Festival #rehearsal #soundcheck in #Massachusetts... youtube.com/shorts/GUy2J... via @YouTube #Bluesrock #Soulblues

Hear #ElizaNeals @SiriusXM current & past #satelliteradio #hits 33rd #NorthAtlantic Blues Festival

July 11, 2026 at 10:29 PM

Eliza Neals

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“Love Will” live in #PureMichigan 💥
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July 11, 2026 at 1:47 AM

Eliza Neals

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See you this weekend in #Maine at the North Atlantic #BluesFestival 💙
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Barrett Strong & Eliza Neals Duet "Just My Imagination" BTS TBT HD

July 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM

Eliza Neals

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⭐️ #Bluesrock Star @ElizaNeals to record a live festival performance at the 33rd North Atlantic Blues Festival JULY 12th for #musiclovers ❤️
See the #pressrelease here:

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Music festival season is here and recording live music in front of a festival crowd with audience participation is a right of passage for many musicians. There are many festivals across the United States, very few have stood the test of time like the North Atlantic Blues Festival in Rockland, Maine. In it's thirty-third year after starting in 1994 by organizer Mr. Paul 'The Chairman' Benjamin together with the local chamber of commerce created a party Maine would never forget.

Eliza Neals has been a showstopper at many a large music festival stage and the upcoming North Atlantic Blues Festival this weekend will be no different. Eliza Neals latest album "Thunder In The House" has received rave reviews, continuous airplay from around the planet plus SiriusXM satellite radio rotation. The opportunity to create a live record on the historic waterfront stage in Rockland means a great deal to Eliza Neals and her label E-H Records LLC. The recording will capture the 11:15am set on Sunday, July 12th where she will perform as bandleader, lead vocalist and pianist. Joined by her Northeast band members; Rick Nossa on Guitar, Frankie Maneiro on Guitar, Lenny Bradford on Bass, Bruce Bears on Hammond B3, and John Medeiros Jr. on Drums.

July 6, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Eliza Neals

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Barrett Strong & Eliza Neals Duet "Just My Imagination" #BTS #TBT HD youtu.be/gQw2_Z3LTMM via @YouTube #ClassicCover #ThrowbackThursday