You may or may not have heard of pop/rock drummer Neal Daniels, but there’s a good chance you’ll be seeing a lot more of him in the future. He’s been providing the rhythmic foundation for touring artists like Rachel Platten, LP, Liz Phair, Matt Nathanson, and now Matchbox Twenty. Though only thirty-five years old, Neal is a veteran to the touring world. He has perfected the art of landing great gigs for himself, and he feels a sense of duty to share and help others do the same. MD: When did the drumming thing begin for you? Was there a distinct moment where you thought “Wow, that’s cool! I want to do that!” ND: My dad was a drummer. Not professionally, but there were always drums in the house. So, years before I picked up the drums, it was just something that was as common as a piece of furniture. […]

June 2024 Issue