TESTIMONIALS

"Neil has done a fantastic job, we have loved having him play at our Heartland Buckskin Banquets the last couple years. He does a great job interacting and reading our crowd. Neil makes booking an event with him very smooth with the best communication and check ins before every event. Highly recommend Neil for any event entertainment!

Niome (Heartland Buckskin Horse Association)

"Neil was so easy to work with when we booked him for a party at our house! The communication with him was seamless, he set up his gear easily in the yard, and he took requests from guests throughout the night! It’s a blessing to have such a talented musician, singer and songwriter as an option for private events around here!

Katie Burnette (Private Party)

"Neil does an amazing job! Not only did he play great music for our wedding reception but he also played for our ceremony and assisted with finding and coordinating the music we wanted for our processional and recessional. This was something we didn’t expect when we first called him but were very grateful when he offered these services! It helped keep the process low stress! A true professional & musician! We highly recommend Neil for any event!

Diana & Robb - (Bride & Groom)

"Neil was the best and we can’t thank him enough for performing at our rehearsal dinner and welcome party the night before our wedding! He was so accommodating to our guests and took multiple song requests. So many of our guests complimented us on his performance and the night as a whole. It was the best edition to our wedding weekend we could have asked for!"

Bailey - Wedding Entertainment 2025

“Thank you again for coming. We heard lots of great things! I have written a testimonial below for you to use on your website!"

"Neil Hewitt was an outstanding choice for entertainment at our organization's annual convention. He was incredibly easy to communicate with throughout the planning process, which made booking seamless. I’ve had the opportunity to book Neil twice, and each experience has been excellent. He is kind, respectful, and does a great job adapting to any crowd. On top of that, he is a very talented singer and musician. We would highly recommend Neil to any event looking for quality, professional entertainment."

Morgan Pothoven - Iowa Cattle Industry Convention 2025

“We cannot thank you enough. Our friends all had a freaking blast and won’t stop talking about how awesome it was and how good you are. We told them we have been following you for 10 years now 😄. It exceeded our expectations for the whole night! We hope you had fun too! 100% would recommend Neil for any event!“

Val Bovy- New Hartford, IA

“Neil was the perfect addition to our surprise 30th birthday party. He’s an awesome talent. Very kind and easy to talk to when planning and setting up for the party. 100% would recommend Neil for any event!“

Kaylinn Smith- Private Party, Hampton, IA

“We booked Neil for our Hunziker Holiday Party and he was amazing! Everyone enjoyed the live music and we received several compliments throughout the night. He played a variety of music and entertained all ages. Neil was so flexible about what we wanted for the party. He is a genuinely nice, professional guy! We'd highly recommend him for any event to anyone!“

Mackenzie Nady, Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS, Ames, IA

"Neil is the rare performer who can appeal to all ages and to those who enjoy all types of music! He entertained at our employee holiday party, as well as for a special event during daytime hours. He is a gem to work with - pleasant and professional, and most importantly, he is very talented and entertaining!
Neil is also willing to accommodate the needs of the audience and venue. We look forward to having him perform for us again!"

Keely Harken, Grundy County Memorial Hospital, Grundy Center, IA

"On behalf of Prairie Energy Cooperative and its board of directors, I would like to thank you for providing the entertainment at this year's annual meeting.  You are so very talented, and we received several compliments on your music.  Thanks again for helping make our annual meeting a success!"

Sarah Olson - Prairie Energy Cooperative - Clarion, IA

"We hired Neil to play for my mom's surprise 50th Birthday and it was nothing shy of a party!  Neil is so easy to work with from booking, to planning, to the night of the show. He plays a great variety of his own music and classic to modern day covers. We can’t wait to have an occasion we can hire him for again!  If you’re looking for great entertainment and an even better time Neil will not disappoint!"

Ashley Donscheski - Private Party - Dunlap, IA

"We booked Neil Hewitt at Backcountry Winery based on requests from our regular customers, and he did not disappoint! We loved his blend of original music as well as the classic songs he covered. He was extremely professional and polite, and we really appreciated his sensitivity to the acoustics of our unique venue. Our guests had a great time and loved the energy he brought to the show. Neil is a very talented artist and we can't wait to work with him again in the future!"

Amber Gamble - Owner of Backcountry Winery - Stratford, IA

"As far as I'm concerned, it was one of the best concerts we have had in 2017!  Thank you very much for not only the great music, but for a great show!"

Gary L. Crews - Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, City of Wildwood, MO

"Neil is awesome. From the beginning he was easy to work with for my wife's surprise birthday party. I contacted him and he responded in a timely and kind manner throughout the time we planned the party. Even though we had agreed upon start times, he was very quick to approach me at the party to make sure I knew he was willing to start early if need be in order to make sure the party flowed well. I would recommend him to anyone as he works his tail off to make sure you're happy. He pours everything into his shows and it starts weeks to months beforehand with his preparation. From the hours beforehand setting up as well as the time afterwards to tear down and drive home. Well worth it every time!"

Brett Lundberg - (Private Party)

"From the time we first inquired to book a date with Neil Hewitt, he was professional and accommodating.  He understood that we didn’t know exactly when our group of farmers would come in from the field, but he was ready to play when they arrived.  Neil’s performance was like dessert at the end of a fine meal.  In addition to his own songs, he played a wide variety of cover tunes from Johnny Cash and Dan Seals, to Garth Brooks and Eric Church, so his music appealed to everyone in the crowd.  People were singing along and having a great time.  Our company is active on social media, so we also appreciated all Neil did to plug our company's event on Twitter and Facebook."

Shannon Latham (Vice President - Latham Seeds)

"We had Neil come to our casino to play at Coaches Corner. He was very understanding of our schedule and flexible so we could get him in here. We heard nothing but great feedback after his performance from both staff and guests. We were so impressed, that we booked him for more shows for the rest of this year! We are really looking forward to keep working with Neil and see where his talents take him."

Marketing Coordinator - Wild Rose Casino & Resort - Jefferson, IA

"The Felts' wanted to thank you for making our 50th birthday party so wonderful. You were amazing and we are still receiving compliments on how great the music was. From the moment you arrived and throughout the entirety of the party, you were professional, polite, and extremely accommodating. Everyone enjoyed the old style country music and the filler song requests in between sets. You got everyone up and dancing and played a great variety of music, suitable for all ages in attendance.  If you're looking for someone that maintains the up-most level of professionalism and has an awesome voice, Neil Hewitt is it! We highly recommend him to our friends, and can't wait to have him back at our next event!"

Private Party - Adel, IA

"Having Neil at our customer event was a tremendous success.  Impressing a crowd of 500 + customers with a mix of covers and individual music isn't an easy task, but Neil was a hit.  I'm hearing nothing but positive comments about his talent and volume from my customers.  Neil made us look genius.  I'd recommend him for a corporate event to anyone but my competition."

Kruger Seed Co. - Cedar Falls, IA

"The Waterloo Bucks hosted Neil at one of our baseball games last summer. You will be hard-pressed to find an artist as fun and easy to work with!  He was willing to work with our needs to make the performance a success!  The stage set-up was excellent and Neil played great music!  I definitely recommend him for your next event!"

Waterloo Bucks Baseball - Waterloo, IA

"All we can say is WOW!  Neil brings happiness to all that hear him perform.  It's a treat not to be missed.  Neil's personality compliments his music.  He's a pleasure to work with and we can't wait until the next time!!!"

Owner of Road Hog's Bar - State Center, IA

"Neil plays for us at the Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo throughout the year.  With all the compliments we receive from our guests, I'd love for him to perform here monthly.  He is a pleasure to work with, very professional and punctual.  He has an amazing talent and enjoyed by all of our patrons.  He interacts well with our guests & has created quite a following."

Marketing Coordinator - Isle Casino & Hotel - Waterloo, IA

"Neil provided above and beyond expectations for our annual awards banquet.  With guests from all different age groups, he entertained with excellent music from the country classics to modern hits.  We were very impressed with his professionalism and quality!  Thank you Neil!"

Iowa Paint Horse Club

"Neil played for our company holiday party at Sunnyside Country Club in Waterloo, IA.  I’ve had many company parties through the years and never have had such a good time.  People stayed around through the end of the night and I had to let Neil know to shut it down or I don’t think they would have ever left!  We had nothing but compliments from everyone there.  Neil’s country music talent is the best around, we are fortunate to have him here in Iowa.  I have already been telling my friends and family about him, and plan to have him back in the future!"

Northwestern Mutual Insurance - Waterloo, IA

"It's nice to see one of our own making some noise in the country music scene!"

Doris Day - Iowa's Best Country KIX 101.1 FM - Marshalltown, IA

"Neil was enjoyable and easy to listen to.  We had so many comments from people that came to the art encore.  Neil was a big hit!  We haven't had live music for awhile so I wasn't quite sure what to expect.  Neil played how we wanted it done, with a break in the evening, and the volume was perfect so people didn't feel like they had to yell over it.  Neil's music was a variety and his set up was flexible.  We were very pleased and would for sure have Neil come again for one of our events!"

Humboldt Arts Council - Humboldt, Iowa

"Neil is a wonderful musician with a large variety. He kept the crowd enthused and kept it rockin' for the entire evening! I'd have Neil back in a heart beat and I know my customers would love it!"

Owner of Troy's Bar & Grill - Earling, IA

I was SO pleased with Neil's performance at my husband's party! We had a full house and no one left early! People actually pooled their money together to get him to play longer. I have since been asked about him from many people in attendance. He was also very easy to work with and book!"

Private Party - Dike, Iowa

"Putting aside Neil's amazing talent and ability to draw his own group of loyal fans, Neil is great to work with. He is professional, and prompt. While putting together a fundraising event for our local Kiwanis club, Neil worked with us to create a show within our budget and was very accommodating to our set-up and venue needs. It was truly a pleasure doing business with Neil."

Kiwanis Club - Nevada, Iowa

"One of a kind, entertaining, enjoyable and plays one heck of a concert. Neil really knows how to entertain a crowd, there wasn't one person sitting and listening to his music, he had everyone on their feet dancing. I truly enjoyed listening to all of the music that he played for our private party. Neil has a personality that is very contagious and everyone around him shines with a smile and glisten in their eye. I am looking forward to having Neil play for us again in the near future! I am truly blessed to have met this great entertainer, there's not enough words to describe how wonderful he is and how well rounded of a man he is. Neil has a bright future ahead of him!"

Private Party - Colo, Iowa

"Neil is an amazing talent. I’m very glad that we get to work with him. He performed at our Christmas Event, and our clients and families just loved him. Not only is he very talented, but he is a genuinely nice guy. I would recommend him to anyone."

Wilbur You - CEO Youtech & Associates - Naperville, IL

"Neil Hewitt has an amazing, smooth tone to his voice.  He's able to twist other genres and you'd think they were country songs all along.  He has been a gem to work with.  His professionalism and quality are unprecedented."

Private Party - Grinnell, IA

"Neil Hewitt is a new breath of fresh air in the country scene.   We have no doubt he’ll make his way to the top of the country charts. I remember the first time we booked Neil was a Friday night from 9pm-1am. We received a call at home from our staff around 7:30pm.  Informing us that they were running out of inventory and they were under staffed.   My husband got off of the phone and said, “We needed to hurry up and get out to the bar. Our staff needs help”.   I remember saying, “You’re kidding he isn’t scheduled until 9pm”. We pulled in the bar parking lot. Both large parking lots were full and people were lined up outside waiting to get in.  My husband looked at me and said, “Wow, all this for a single guy with a guitar”.  Best of Luck Neil Hewitt!  See you on the top side!"

Crossroads Tavern - Kelley, IA

"Neil sounds amazing!  He is extremely talented and he also has a great personality!  No doubt we will be hearing lots more from this up and coming country music star!  He was a great addition to our fall festival - we are still getting compliments about his performance a year later!"

Host of The Fall Festival - Sherrill, IA

"Neil is an amazing entertainer, he is always well received by our members and is great to work with!  Neil Hewitt is a must have on our entertainment schedule and we are looking forward to working with him again!"

Glen Oaks Country Club - West Des Moines, IA

"Neil Hewitt is one of the best country acts we have had at our establishment.  He was actually requested by some of our regulars who had seen him previously.  They were so excited about his performance that I had to book him.  I have to say, I was not disappointed!  He puts on one hell of a show and engages the crowd!  Neil is now a consistent part of my booking schedule, when he is available!"

Jumpin' Jimmy's - Montezuma, IA