December 8, 2009
CBC To Air Haydain Neale Tribute Special
 
For those who could not attend Can’t Stop Loving You – A Tribute To Haydain Neale on December 7 in Toronto, a one hour tribute special will air on CBC Radio 2’s Canada Live at 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 17th (Radio 2 airs on 94.1 FM in Toronto).

It will also air on CBC Radio 1 on "Canada Live" at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 18th (Radio 1 airs at 99.1 FM in Toronto) and be available via stream on demand next week at: http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/

For a list of CBC frequencies across Canada - please go to:  http://www.cbc.ca/frequency/

November 30, 2009

CAN’T STOP LOVING YOU:
A Celebration of The Life and Music of Haydain Neale

Featuring Nelly Furtado, k-os, Justin Nozuka, Divine Brown, Keshia Chante, Luke McMaster and others

MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2009
PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE – TORONTO
19+/ General Admission

Doors:  7:00PM                       Show:  9:00PM

On Monday, December 7, 2009, Haydain Neale’s friends and peers will join on stage to celebrate the life and music of one of Canada’s most beloved artists. Haydain Neale’s legendary voice had been missing from the Canadian music scene since a serious motor accident in the summer of 2007, but his strength and perseverance during his recovery was moving and inspiring.  Over the past two years, with the unwavering love and support of his wife Michaela, daughter Yasmin and numerous others, Neale finished production on the album he started almost 3 years ago. While privately battling cancer, Haydain went back into the studio with his fellow jacksoul band mates to complete the record.

On December 1, jacksoul will be releasing SOULmate, a collection of all new remarkable songs that tell of love, hope and endurance, set to his trademark unstoppable beats.  With past hits like “Can’t Stop”, and “Still Believe in Love, jacksoul has been internationally heralded as an incredible artist that delivers soul stirring and intoxicating music.

Executive produced by Haydain and Michaela Neale, SOULmate is the fifth release from jacksoul, and is comprised of ten new tracks that showcase a powerful voice in R&B/Soul music, a potent mix of smooth vocals and tight beats, and showcases the simplicity of brilliant songwriting.

All proceeds from the sale of SOULmate will go to the Haydain Neale Family Trust.

November 23, 2009
 
Released on behalf of the Neale family:

At 39 years of age Juno Award-winning artist Haydain Neale of jacksoul passed away Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, after a very private seven month battle with lung cancer.
 
On a beautiful, sunny morning with his wife Michaela, daughter Yasmin, brother-in-law Shawn Hudson and friends Davide DiRenzo and Jennifer Hyland by his side, Haydain passed away peacefully.
 
Throughout his rehabilitation after a car accident in August 2007 and during his illness, Haydain always maintained a positive spirit.
 
In a statement from his wife Michaela; “Through all these challenges, Haydain’s sense of humour and love of music were ever-present. He constantly brightened the room with his singing and his smile. His joyful presence and beautiful voice will be missed by us all.”
 
An interment with a private family gathering will take place later this week.
 
The family appreciates your messages of condolence but requests that you respect their privacy during this difficult time.

Send a message of condolence or share your memories of Haydain Neale - haydainnealefamily@gmail.com