tag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=14Latest News2023-05-03T09:34:19-04:00Neil Van Dorn Bandfalsetag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/72021052023-05-03T09:34:19-04:002023-10-16T10:46:18-04:00'AFTER ALL' Released April 23, 2023!!<p>We had such an amazing time making this ‘EP’ and can't thank our friends, families and fans enough for helping us to bring this project to life. We're so excited to share this with you, so head to your favorite streaming service and give us a spin and let us know what you think! <br><br>https://neilvandornband.hearnow.com/after-all#nt_settings</p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/69927102022-06-13T10:08:44-04:002023-04-25T21:25:37-04:00WE DID IT Y'ALL!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128173/d0206952e53f35a5175fa3564b39ddef50c5d9ad/original/logo-from-mc.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br>I can’t believe that it’s been a week since our official crowdfunding campaign came to its successful close. We raised 100% of our goal and just wanted to take a second to say THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who helped make it such an incredible success. We could not have done it without all of the amazing support and generosity from each and everyone of you. </p>
<p>So what’s next? We will be heading back into the studio to record the remainder of the album - we really believe in these songs and are so grateful for the opportunity to be able to share them with you in such a professional way. </p>
<p>Lastly, we are super excited to announce that “After All” has just been released for streaming! If you don’t already follow us on Spotify and would like to do so, follow the link below:<br><br><a contents="Follow us on Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5dnRqUO3AuGrHR7f5u8IeP?si=6wzcX7vIQp-MykzaxfHOSA" target="_blank">Follow us on Spotify</a><br><br>Cheers friends!</p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/69573212022-06-13T10:05:39-04:002022-06-13T10:05:39-04:00Plaid Dog Crowdfunding Campagin has Launched!<p><strong><u>HERE WE GO : IT'S LAUNCH DAY!</u></strong><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128173/d0206952e53f35a5175fa3564b39ddef50c5d9ad/original/logo-from-mc.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" />I’m very happy to share an exciting personal announcement with you: My band and I just launched a <a contents="crowdfunding campaign" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://funding.plaiddogrecording.com/neil-van-dorn-studio-album">crowdfunding campaign</a>. We're raising funds to record our next album with Producer Carter Sanders in Boston! If we reach our funding goal, we'll be able to get into the studio with Carter to record the rest of the album. This campaign is a huge door opener for me, and I can't wait to share this music with you. </p>
<p>We've already recorded one song together so you can get a feel for the project! It's called "After All", and it's available right now for free streaming on the <a contents="campaign page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://funding.plaiddogrecording.com/neil-van-dorn-studio-album">campaign page</a>. This song is a great example of the kind of album we’ll be able to make if this campaign is successful. </p>
<p>You can check out the campaign at the link below -- there’s a video that will tell you more about my project and how you can help, and great previews of all of the exclusive artwork, music, experiences and other gifts that I've put together as a big thank you for your support! </p>
<p>Campaign Link: <br><a contents="https://funding.plaiddogrecording.com/neil-van-dorn-studio-album&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://funding.plaiddogrecording.com/neil-van-dorn-studio-album&nbsp;">https://funding.plaiddogrecording.com/neil-van-dorn-studio-album </a></p>
<p>Thank you, thank you, thank you. I really look forward to making some beautiful music for you. </p>
<p>With love and gratitude, <br>Neil</p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/69146912022-03-05T14:07:50-05:002022-03-07T21:52:27-05:00BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Crowdfunding Campaign with Plaid Dog Studios!<p>We are beyond excited to share with you all that we have been selected to collaborate with Plaid Dog Studios in Boston, MA., on an official crowdfunding campaign to record our FIRST EVER professional studio album. While we’ve had so much fun, and learned so much from self-producing our prior releases, we are super excited to have the opportunity to work with the talented folks at Plaid Dog, on our latest and greatest. </p>
<p>Much more info to come in the following weeks and months, but below is a link where you can sign up to stay up-to-date! Thanks everyone, we appreciate you all!</p>
<p>https://funding.plaiddogrecording.com/neil-van-dorn-sneak-peek</p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/63090972020-03-18T12:15:00-04:002022-01-17T14:38:50-05:00Not much to say in these uncertain times folks... <p>Not much to say in these uncertain times folks... other than we will do our best to share, support, and lift up our fellow musicians who may be struggling - and I know you'll all do the same! As has been said many times, the #Rochester music scene is one of a kind and truly special. For now, we're going to anchor down and do what needs to be done to keep others safe (hey, at least this will likely spurn some tasty new musical creations when we come out the other side!). Cheers friends, we got this!Not much to say in these uncertain times folks... other than we will do our best to share, support, and lift up our fellow musicians who may be struggling - and I know you'll all do the same! As has been said many times, the #Rochester music scene is one of a kind and truly special. For now, we're going to anchor down and do what needs to be done to keep others safe (hey, at least this will likely spurn some tasty new musical creations when we come out the other side!). Cheers friends, we got this!</p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/58193692019-07-09T21:26:09-04:002020-04-21T16:10:12-04:00We're FINALLY "Out of the Woods"<p style="text-align: center;">We're finally "Out of the Woods" y'all! On July 20th, 2019, our 3rd and most extensive release to date will be available worldwide across all major platforms. We're really excited to share these new songs with all of you and to show you what we've been working on. Writing, producing and mastering the record ourselves was at time laborious, but we are glad that we took it slow and that the results are something we can be proud of. The album takes our unique blend of catchy, feel good, indie pop and adds some extra grit and life experience into the mix. Select tracks showcase an edge and stylistic departure that is distinct from prior works, however, we think the record as a whole manages to strike the perfect balance of alternative evolution, while still staying true to the jam based, groove driven instrumentation and storytelling roots that have defined us.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Special thanks to our very own Jason Furiuso (aka "Drummer Jae"), who produced and engineered the album in his studio, "The A Lab"; to our good friend JJ Richards for the awesome design work on the album art, and of course to all of you for your support. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">For our NY friends, come and celebrate with us the night of the release at Yager's Pub! Yager's is our hometown favorite spot, and we always have the best time whenever get the chance to put on a show there. </p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/56257982019-02-03T14:31:26-05:002019-02-03T14:31:26-05:00Out of the Woods<p>It's been a quite a ride putting together this latest album and we're beyond excited to announce that we've finished recording and mixing of all the tracks that will be featured on "Out of the Woods"! We've really put our hearts and collective creative energy into this project and are anxious to share it with you. In the coming week's we will be completing the mastering process and announcing details for the upcoming CD Release party and supporting show dates. Stay tuned! </p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/52568082018-05-25T09:29:52-04:002018-05-25T18:28:15-04:00Get Lost in the Sauce!<p>"The Sauce", our first single from our forthcoming full length album is now live and available worldwide for Streaming or Download on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, Soundcloud, etc! "The Sauce" is the first Single off of the Neil Van Dorn Band's forthcoming full length album; A compilation of our latest original music, that combines our indie roots, love for extended improvisational jams and staple catchy folk rock/pop hooks, meant to bring you an all new evolution of the Neil Van Dorn Band. Follow the links on our site to check it out! </p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/49762952017-12-13T21:44:57-05:002017-12-13T21:44:57-05:00Things are Coming Together<p>We're forging ahead in the studio and getting down to the nitty gritty on our latest and greatest! For our first "full length" album, we're combining our indie roots, love for extended, improvisational jams and our staple catchy folk rock/pop hooks to bring you an all new evolution of the Neil Van Dorn Band. We're really excited to show you all what we've been working so hard on. <br><br>Cheers and stay tuned!</p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/47772722017-07-12T22:47:53-04:002019-10-28T09:23:23-04:00Almost Time to ROC the Belle!<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128173/e42640b1706d39803cc67254d014a71f6e1ea4d8/original/rtb-2016-8-edited.jpg?1471183783" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thursday - July 20, 2017 </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We're excited to announce that we are once again taking our Jam Based - Rock/Pop stylings to the high seas, with special guests Marty Roberts and Donny Conga! We'd love for you to join us Next Thursday, 7/20/17 (Adam, our keys man's birthday!), for what’s sure to be another epic musical night on of boozin' and cruisin' aboard Rochester’s hottest floating concert series, “ROC The Belle” on Lake Ontario. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This has quickly become one of the most fun and unique musical events around of the Summer, which is precisely why we are so excited to be a part of it for the THIRD year in a row! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Just $25.00 gets you 2 great bands, free pizza, liquor tastings and of course, an awesome boat ride aboard the historic "Harbor Town Belle", so you’ll want to get your tickets ASAP before they run out (see ticket link below). </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In the meantime, here’s some news footage of NVDB ROC’n the Belle for the 2015 “inaugural cruise”. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">See you aboard! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">http://www.rocthebelleboat.com/tickets </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">https://youtu.be/CmzAsypI3a8</p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/46925842017-05-01T18:27:42-04:002017-05-01T18:27:42-04:00Summer Schedule - ANNOUNCED!<div style="text-align: center;"> </div>
<p style="text-align: center;">Being that it's May 1st AND we have an original song called "Mayday", seems like the perfect time to announce our Summer dates. <br><br>The Angry Goat Pub, FairportBside, Funk 'n Waffles Music Hall, Genesee presents Park Point's Concert in the Square, Beachcomber Of Conesus, ROC The Belle Concert Cruises, Schooner's Riverside Pub and much more!<br><br>Check out the full schedule below:</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128173/29aff16c50a400f78288616d19366bc385cbf1a0/original/fb-cover2017dates.jpg?1493677575" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/45482122017-01-20T18:50:10-05:002019-10-19T06:48:14-04:00"Carry On" to be released Feb 1st, 2017!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128173/60bdae8a008b64333eff03b00b710b7cbe326481/medium/neilcd4.jpg?1484952658" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br>We're really excited to announce the digital release of "Carry On", our 2nd "EP" and follow-up to our 2014 debut, "Cellars and Attics". "Carry On" is a collection of 4 tracks recorded at "The Howling Hose" Studios in Rochester, NY, that combines the spacey instrumentation, groove driven beats and catchy hooks that have come to define the Band as a whole, while showcasing an evolution and growth in songwriting, creativity and relatability, that comes with experience and age. </p>
<p>"Carry On" will be available worldwide for download on February 1, 2017 on iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, and our Website, as well as for streaming on Spotify and Soundcloud. </p>
<p>"Castaway" is the single off this record and we think you'll know why once you give it a listen (we've attached a free download as a thank you for being a part of our mailing list). </p>
<p>We will be bringing the NVD Trio out in support of the album and hope to see you at the great gigs we have lined up for the winter/spring (see our "Shows" page on the website). </p>
<p>Cheers friends!</p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/44463972016-10-31T21:34:20-04:002023-12-10T13:04:55-05:00To the A-Lab<p style="text-align: center;">After a busy and incredibly fun summer of playing, it's with great excitement we head back into the studio to wrap up past work, and begin anew with our latest and greatest. Keep an eye out for us as we'll be coming at you from the A Lab Studio's with lots of photo's, video's and samples to keep you up to date on our progress, as we finalize our 2nd "EP" (Expected Release: Fall, 2016) and continue work on our full length "CD". <br><br>Cheer's friends!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128173/6536b29458aeb9498cef126ab53e8a4281359ba1/medium/alab-keys.jpg?1477963690" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128173/698c062532a1b289f5fda661aa94f788ad6e6528/medium/alab-keys2.jpg?1477963900" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/42760892016-07-12T21:55:13-04:002022-05-18T10:27:28-04:00Ready to ROC the Belle?!?<p><span class="font_large"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128173/e42640b1706d39803cc67254d014a71f6e1ea4d8/medium/rtb-2016-8-edited.jpg?1471183783" class="size_m justify_center border_" />THURSDAY - July 21, 2016 </strong></span></p>
<p>NVDB is excited to announce that we are once again taking our Jam Based - Rock/Pop stylings to the high seas, with special guest Eli Flynn of Upward Groove! We'd love for you to join us on 7/21/16 for what’s sure to be an incredible night on Rochester’s hottest new floating concert series, “ROC The Belle” on Lake Ontario. </p>
<p>This is seriously one of the most creative and unique music venues in town and boasts all sorts of incredible talent throughout the summer, which is precisely why we are so excited to be a part of it for the second year in a row! Just $25.00 gets you 2 great bands, free pizza, liquor tastings from Black Button Distilling and of course, an awesome boat ride, so you’ll want to get your tickets ASAP (they sell out quick). In the meantime, here’s some news footage of NVDB ROC’n the Belle for the 2015 “inaugural cruise”. See you aboard!</p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/42497802016-06-26T17:42:23-04:002017-01-15T19:25:14-05:007/4/16 - America's B-Day Bash @ Pelican's Nest!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/128173/91a88d880c21aabecbea4bcfc86518ec3097e673/medium/pelicans-nest-3.png?1477972939" class="size_m justify_center border_" />We’re pumped to be spending Merica’s Birthday (July 4th) chillin in the nest of a Pelican! NVDB’s playing all night 6-10pm, so put on those Murrican’ flag hats/shorts/tee’s, etc., and get on out to Pelican’s Nest for a fun-filled night of drinking, jamming and dancing. Let’s “Make America Shake Again” (or at least Charlotte)!</p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/40439572016-02-16T09:08:22-05:002022-05-18T02:11:55-04:00Summer 2016<p>Growing up about 30 minutes South of Rochester, NY one thing was always guaranteed. - brutal winters. That's OK though, as with many things in life, sun deprivation and endless months of frigid temperatures and snow covered vehicles causes most of us to share a great appreciation for those allusive summer days. Luckily, us Rochesterians are fortunate enough to be surrounded by the beautiful Finger Lakes and we don't take any day above 32 degrees for granted. The bitter cold of the last few days is just another reminder of how much we can't wait to be hanging out waterfront, drinking beers and playing music for all of you this summer! That's why we're so pumped that we've already booked Finger Lake's Hotspot's like The Beachcomber (Conesus), Pelican's Nest (Charlotte), The Sand Bar (Canandaigua), Schooners (Charlotte) and the Charlotte Beach Summer Concert Series, for the 2016 summer season (with more to come)! Stayed tuned for updates. </p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/39689802015-12-31T19:12:27-05:002015-12-31T19:12:27-05:00Cheers to a New Year!<p>Throwing out a BIG thank you and shout out to all of our friends who made 2015 our best year yet! We played so many incredible venues, parties, festivals, etc., none of which would have been possible with out all your support. We have thoroughly enjoyed every second of it! Between working on our sophomore album and the sweet shows we already have lined-up, we're confident #2016 will be our next "best year yet". </p>
<p>Cheer's to a new year! See you on the other side! #SeeYouin2016</p>Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/39032612015-10-20T00:30:46-04:002015-10-21T22:28:42-04:0010/20/15Hey folks - As we trade in our Corona's and Summer Ale's for Octoberfest and Whiskey, the guys and I would like to take a moment to thank all of our incredible fans for being such a huge part of what is sure to be our most memorable summer yet. We played so many notable and amazing venues, festivals, parties, etc., none of which would have been possible without all of your awesome support. With that being said, we are looking forward to getting back into the studio to get back to work on our Sophomore release. We can't wait to show you what we've been cookin' up. Stay tuned! Cheers!Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/38100162015-08-09T15:23:17-04:002015-08-09T15:23:17-04:008/21/15 - NVDB goes to BuffaloAfter a hectic July and even crazier first week of August, we couldn't be more excited to take the short drive down I90 and bring our jam based, rock grooves to one of our all time favorite cities, Buffalo, NY. We're joining local favorites, the Spin Wires, at one of Buffalo's most popular venues, "Mr. Goodbar"- on Elmwood. It's going to be a great time, so be sure to spread the word to any your friends and families in Bills Country! Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/37983742015-07-31T18:41:54-04:002015-07-31T18:42:19-04:007/31 - Next up, Park Ave Fest!Well folks, yesterday is in the books and it was quite a day. We woke up at 5am and had the opportunity to perform live and be interviewed on the Harbor Town Belle by two of Rochester's major news outlets, News 10 NBC and Channel 13 WHAM. We then capped off the night by headlining on a sold-out and incredible boat cruise along the Genesee into Lake Ontario. I'm confident saying that the "ROC the Belle Concert Series" will easily become a staple event amongst the Rochester music scene, and rightfully so. With that being said our sights are set ahead, as we have another HUGE event to look forward too coming up this Sunday, August 2nd. NVDB will be hitting the stage at the Park Avenue Summer Art's Festival in downtown Rochester, NY! We'll be sharing the stage with some of Rochester's finest including; Acoustic Brew, K-Ride and MoChester. See you there!Neil Van Dorn Bandtag:www.neilvandorn.com,2005:Post/35450522015-07-29T19:55:37-04:002015-07-29T20:52:15-04:007/29/15 - Getting Ready to ROC the Belle!<div>
<span class="text_exposed_show">We're super pumped to be kicking off the brand new, SOLD-OUT, </span>inaugural <span class="text_exposed_show"> "ROC The Belle Concert Series" boat cruise tomorrow evening. We're floored by the work put into this by our tireless manager, Heather Whiting and the ever talented Amy Scheffer. Us Rochestarian's are very lucky to have people who care so much about preserving and advancing the music scene in our great community. If you were able to get tickets, can't wait to set sail with you tomorrow. If not, check out the ROC the Belle website below and don't miss the next one!</span><br><br><br><span class="text_exposed_show">www.rocthebelleboat.com</span>
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