Las Vegas, NV – Soul legend Ronnie McNeir’s critically acclaimed CD, Ronnie Mac & Company is now available for purchase at www.cdbaby.com/
McNeir’s latest collection provides a smooth backdrop for any occasion. Barry Towler of the influential Soul Express internet magazine wrote, “Ronnie is one of the greatest unrecognized talents of our time. This album lays any reservations to bed on that score.”
All of the songs on Ronnie Mac & Company are stamped with McNeir’s signature in-the-pocket groove that is funky and soothing all at once. As the album title suggests, “Ronnie Mac” enlists the help of some of his most talented colleagues including Las Vegas chanteuse Kathy Lamar, who’s smoky and evocative voice can be heard on the devotional “Ain’t It Good To Know You’ve Got A Friend.”
McNeir, who also sings tenor for the Four Tops, shares a cowriting credit with the group’s current lead singer, Theo Peoples on “I Really Need Your Help Father (My Personal Testimony).”
The infectious, jazzy flavor of “I’m In The Mood” is highlighted by the distinctive saxophone work of Kirk Whalum. McNeir showcases his own jazz chops on the superb instrumental, “Song For My Brothers.” “It’
Ronnie Mac & Company represents some of Ronnie’s most personal material to date. A highlight of the set is the bonus track, “Angel In My Life,” a spoken word tribute to his best friend, the late Renaldo “Obie” Benson. Benson was an original member of the Four Tops and was instrumental in securing McNeir’s position in the group.
Ronnie Mac & Company is on its way to becoming a contemporary soul classic and yet another addition to McNeir’s impressive musical resume.
For more information and to purchase Ronnie Mac & Company, please visit www.ronniemcneir.com or www.myspace.com/
