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Atlanta guitarist, bassist and keys player; band leader of Groovy Groove; background vocalist on the Grammy-winning The Urban Hymnal; high school guitar teacher featured on CBS News Atlanta.

Bio

Short bio

Paul Neil is an Atlanta-based guitarist, bassist, keys player and music educator. A Tennessee State University Commercial Music graduate, he sang background vocals on The Urban Hymnal, the Aristocrat of Bands album that won Best Roots Gospel Album at the 2023 Grammys. He leads the eclectic Atlanta band Groovy Groove, plays lead guitar, bass and keys across five bands and two churches, and has been hired by MARTA for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, by the Atlanta Hawks' ATL Boom on trombone, and to perform for Mayor Andre Dickens. His original music spans lo-fi, soul and ambient R&B, beginning with the 2020 EP It's Always Cloudy in Nashville. Since 2022 he has taught guitar to 225 to 300 students a year at Morrow High School, a story CBS News Atlanta told in September 2026.

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Fast facts

Based in: Atlanta, GA
Instruments: Lead guitar, bass, keys, trombone, background vocals
Band leader: Groovy Groove (jazz, R&B, hip-hop, rock, blues, gospel)
Education: B.S. Commercial Music, Tennessee State University
Teaching: Guitar, Morrow High School (Clayton County), since 2022
Grammy credit: Background vocals, The Urban Hymnal (Best Roots Gospel Album, 2023)
Debut: It's Always Cloudy in Nashville, lo-fi EP, 2020

Photos

Press photos

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Press

What they said

“Paul Neil delivers a fresh and dynamic performance that captivates the audience.”
Alessandro Iglesias, Roadie Music

“Although the song is entitled “Apathy,” I never once felt apathetic while listening to it. Harmonies were thick and supportive, while the melodies and solos were exciting and well-spoken.”
Tyler Roberts, Rising Artists Blog

“From street corners and church pews to the high school classroom: CBS News Atlanta followed Mr. Dooley to Morrow High School.”
Alexa Liacko, CBS News Atlanta, September 2026

Highlights

Credits and highlights

The Urban HymnalBackground vocals on “FLY (Y.M.M.F.)”, the first single from the Grammy-winning album by Tennessee State University's Aristocrat of Bands (Best Roots Gospel Album, 2023).
Grammy after-party, SoHo HousePlayed the after-party with The Plugg, Dubba-AA's band, following The Urban Hymnal's win.
FIFA World Cup 2026, AtlantaHired by MARTA to play with Groovy Groove at the station closest to the stadium for most of the Atlanta matches.
Goodr Market grand openingPerformed with Groovy Groove for Mayor Andre Dickens at the opening of Atlanta's Goodr Market & Municipal Grocery Store.
ATL BoomThree seasons on trombone with the Atlanta Hawks' drumline and band.
CBS News AtlantaFeatured in a September 2026 segment on his path from street performing and church to the classroom.
BackedTBHMG Moody, Mondai, Dubba-AA, David Jr., Hot Boy Turk and Akeem Ali. Played behind Erica Campbell of Mary Mary with the Spelman College Glee Club.