Dan ‘Spiffy’ Neuman, Touring and Session Organist
Dan “Spiffy” Neuman is a multi-instrumental musician, whose organ playing caught our attention over recent years. As you’ll hear, Dan’s upbringing and career to date is incredibly diverse and he’s rightly gained recognition for his skills as a guitarist and organist. For those unfamiliar with churches with a gospel singing focus, this is a fascinating interview from that aspect as well. To listen / watch: * Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: * Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab): Greater Mount Sinai Church of God in Christ Dan’s YouTube Channel Dan in action at Greater Mount Sinai Talking black vs white churches and ‘the most segregated hour in the country’ An explanation of ‘redlining’ Musical preparation for a service at Greater Mt Sinai Preparedness vs spontaneity in a church context Working with feedback from the pastor / congregation / fellow musicians Dan’s rig at Greater Mt Sinai Bennett Paysinger and the City of Refuge band in action Dan’s musical upbringing Johnny Costa – Mister Rogers’ Neighbourhood Dan creates his own attempt at a Leslie speaker Discovering a love for gospel music Gospel Workshop of America When you think you’re ‘the stuff’ and you’re not Cassandra O’Neal Falling in love with Hammond Organs Desert Island Discs: Head Hunters – Herbie Hancock, Songs in the Key of Life – Stevie Wonder, God’s Property – Kirk Franklin’s Nu Nation, The Rainbow Children – Prince, Love Symbol – Prince. Honourable mention for Pages of Life 3 DVD – Fred Hammond. Band t-shirt call-out: The Not No Howz Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok or