Neal is the oldest child of Andy and Alana, he performed with the band until age eighteen.
He then decided to pursue his dream of being a firefighter and began a job as a full time fireman and only performed with the band when his schedule permitted.
At age twenty one he pursued a career in Law Enforcement. Neal is a US Army Veteran and currently owns his own construction business.
Neal’s Earlier Awards
2001
3rd Place Instrumental/Solo NC State Fair Raleigh, NC
3rd Place Youth Banjo Grayson Co. Galax, VA
2000
2nd Place Youth Banjo Taylor’s Park Axton, VA
1st Place Youth Banjo Alleghany Co. Sparta, NC
3rd Place Most Promising Talent Mt. Pleasant, NC
3rd Place Youth Banjo Grayson Co. Galax, VA
4th Place Instrumental/Solo NC State Fair Raleigh, NC
1st Place Youth Banjo Surry Comm. College Surry Co., NC
2nd Place Junior Band Alleghany Co. Sparta, NC