Divots Outdoor Concert Series 2007

Producer/songwriter/guitarist Neil Giraldo has been teamed with his wife, Pat Benatar, since the launch of her career. A talented artist, writer and producer, he has helped mold her unique sound and has worked with a variety of other artists as well.

Neil Thomas Giraldo was born of Sicilian parents in Cleveland , Ohio on December 29, 1955 . He got into music at an early age, heavily influenced by Elvis Presley. Later, musician Scotty Moore made a big impression on him, as well as the British guitarists, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. Neil began playing the guitar at age six at his father’s urging. By the time he was 12, he was playing in local clubs. His first professional recording job was with Rick Derringer on the album Guitars and Women

In addition to his work with Pat Benatar, Giraldo has produced albums for John Waite “Change” (Ignition), the Del-Lords (“Based On a True Story” and “Johnny Comes Marching Home,”) contributed to Rick Springfield’s number one hit “Jesse’s Girl” (Working Class Dog) and Kenny Loggins’ “Don’t Fight It” (High Adventure) He also wrote songs for the Corrs, “Intimacy” and Real McCoy “Love Save Me”.


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Performing August 5, 2007! Pat Bentar Neil Giraldo Mr. Hand Click here to view concert photos! Scheduled Times: 3-4PM 5PM Gates Open 6PM Mr. Hand 7PM Lennon 8PM Pat Benatar/ Neil Giraldo Adult Tickets $22.50 until August 4 $28 day of show and at the door There will be 100 VIP Tickets Available Monday, July 9th, 8 am. These tickets will be 1st come, 1st serve available at the front desk at Norfolk Lodge and Suites. One Lucky Person will win A 42” Flat Panel TV!!!!

Pat Benatar
	More than two decades ago, Pat Benatar began breaking rules and blazed a new trail for female rock stars. Pat was bold, self-assured, and independent. She was alluring but not exploitive. She was vulnerable but not weak. She was strong-minded without being hardhearted. Songs such as “Love Is a Battlefield,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “We Live For Love,” and “Heartbreaker” became anthems for a new attitude. At the dawn of MTV, Benatar was the image of the female rocker for an entire generation of young woman, and the young men who loved them. That generation has grown up with her and others have walked down the path she helped pave. Still going strong, Benatar has been married for 23 years to guitarist, songwriter producer, collaborator and soul mate Neil Giraldo. Hits include: Hit Me With Your Best Shot Heartbreaker You Better Run Love is a Battlefield We Belong
Neil Giraldo
	Producer/songwriter/guitarist Neil Giraldo has been teamed with his wife, Pat Benatar, since the launch of her career. A talented artist, writer and producer, he has helped mold her unique sound and has worked with a variety of other artists as well. Neil Thomas Giraldo was born of Sicilian parents in Cleveland , Ohio on December 29, 1955 . He got into music at an early age, heavily influenced by Elvis Presley. Later, musician Scotty Moore made a big impression on him, as well as the British guitarists, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. Neil began playing the guitar at age six at his father’s urging. By the time he was 12, he was playing in local clubs. His first professional recording job was with Rick Derringer on the album Guitars and Women In addition to his work with Pat Benatar, Giraldo has produced albums for John Waite “Change” (Ignition), the Del-Lords (“Based On a True Story” and “Johnny Comes Marching Home,”) contributed to Rick Springfield’s number one hit “Jesse’s Girl” (Working Class Dog) and Kenny Loggins’ “Don’t Fight It” (High Adventure) He also wrote songs for the Corrs, “Intimacy” and Real McCoy “Love Save Me”.