Boyd MacNeil always knew that music would be a big part of his life. He received his first violin lesson at the age of four, and a few short years later made his performing debut at a local Remembrance Day ceremony. In his mid-teens, Boyd and his brother Ryan were special guests with already established quartet, The Barra MacNeils; officially joining the group in 2005, and had great success with the dynamic musical group Slàinte Mhath.
Boyd MacNeil has toured Japan with Celtic music legends the Chieftains, and continues to explore many musical ideas within and in addition to his work with The Barra MacNeils.