Neil has a Graduate Diploma in Music (1st Class) and an M.A in music technology (Distinction). Both obtained at Newcastle College of Music. He has worked for the last 15 years as a Professional Musician playing in the UK and Europe and has been fortunate to work with some great musicians in a wide range of styles, rock/pop/folk/jazz and blues. He has also worked as a Session Musician and recorded for artists including Joe Cocker  “No Ordinary World”(EMI), The Lanterns “Luminate yer Heid” (Sony), Reno “Reno” (London Records) and Alyth McCormack (Vertical),  Revolver “Eldorado” (Warner -Spain).    He has appeared on various radio and television programmes including Later with Jools Holland (with Kathryn Tickell).

Over the last year Neil has performed at Glasgow Celtic Connections festival and in Italy with Edinburgh based band Nusa, as well as UK and Ireland appearances with folk/ bluesman Jonny Dickinson (also recording a live DVD). He has also toured the UK with Bob Fox and The Hush and is involved in Jazzaction writing/performing project called Free Spirits.   Neil currently teaches bass guitar for Newcastle University and Newcastle and Gateshead Colleges on BMus, HND and HD Courses as a qualified teacher.

2003/4 album credits include: Martin Sephenson       “Airdrie” Johnny Dickinson       "Castles & Kings" and "Border Ballads The Hush               “Dark To The Sky” Bob Fox                "Moments Lost" Jed Grimes             “Head On” Brendon Power          “Tradish” Judy Dinning           “Fine Times” Louisa Jones           “ Have You Met Miss Jones” Pete Scott             “Talking To A Stranger” Tim Dalling/Ian Carr/Neil Harland       “Blossom”