JR Neal

Bentonville, AR

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

JR Neal is a singer-songwriter/pianist with a simple goal in life: To spread the joy of music and song with the world. He can rock and roll your favorite tunes, sooth your R&B soul, two-step your Country heart, and even take you to Motown Records. He loves all styles of music and would truly enjoy playing your event/venue.


Reviews

4 reviews

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Ashley W.

May 2, 2023
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JR Neal is one of our favorites!

As always, JR was a great booking for our venue. JR is incredibly talented and easy to work with. We'll have JR back!

Hired as: Singing Pianist


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Ashley W.

August 5, 2022
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Fantastic!!

JR was fantastic! Our restaurant/bar patrons absolutely loved JR's performance and we cannot wait to rebook him. We highly recommend JR Neal for any live music performance you're planning. A true talent.

Hired as: Pianist, Singing Pianist


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Nikki W.

January 25, 2022

JR is a amazing performer and artist.

JR is one of a kind. It's not too often we get to hear good music on the piano, and he delivers just that. He really likes to engage the audience with his humor and sing-a-longs. Definitely a good choice if you want a successful show.

Hired as: Pianist, Singing Pianist

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JR Neal

Ah thanks Nikki, I sure love playing Taco Tuesdays at the Greene's Bar and Grill!


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Tyler N.

January 8, 2022

Breath taking!

JR took our breath away with a Christmas Performance for our senior Adult Day Center! He was able to accommodate, be flexible and capture us with his amazing talent! We would refer him time and time again.

Hired as: Pianist, Singing Pianist

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What to expect

JR is good at personalizing your musical experience. Learning from many long nights playing the local haunt, directing choirs, teaching piano lessons, sing-along shows, tribute acts and the occasional "name that tune", JR at a piano is definitely a treat because he takes time to think about what you need and want as a client or an audience.

He has his own Bose L1 Sound System and equipment, so you don't have to worry about any of that. From coffeehouses to campgrounds, if you need specifics, JR will accommodate.

About

JR Neal is a native to Northwest Arkansas. Seeing the growth and expansion of opportunities has most definitely encouraged him to pursue playing music in his home area. He graduated Bentonville High School in 2005 and went to college at Missouri State University, studying music education and performance. Now JR has been known to be spotted playing shows on international cruise ship voyages or in your very own backyard. Be on the lookout!

Past booked events

June 2026

05

Friday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Rogers, AR

February 2025

14

Friday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Nixa, MO

May 2023

01

Monday

Restaurant/Bar Event

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Bella Vista, AR

August 2022

01

Monday

Restaurant/Bar Event

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Bella Vista, AR

March 2022

07

Monday

Dinner Party

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Bella Vista, AR

February 2022

17

Thursday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Bella Vista, AR

Set list

Isn't She Lovely
Rocket Man
How Sweet it Is
My Girl
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Just the Two of Us
Let's Stay Together
Just The Way You Are
River of Dreams
Tiny Dancer
Hotel California
Say You Love Me
Jack and Diane
Superstition
Why Don't We Just Dance
Amarillo by Morning
Take it Easy
Landslide
House of the Rising Sun
I'm Still Standing
Vienna
Funny How Time Slips Away
On the Sunny Side of The Street
Sweet Home Chicago
Gravity
Desperado

Influences and inspiration

Stevie Wonder
Elton John
Billy Joel
Carole King
Marvin Gaye
Michael Buble
Hall and Oates

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