Artist description Biography taken from the guitar information website, www.legendarytones.com : Nick has been actively involved in music performance, composition, recording, and arranging since the early age of 7. He is a multi-talented musician who has strong competency in playing the guitar, bass, drums, and recording. Nick has worked with such musicians as Mike Pinder (Moody Blues), Jeff Paris (Mr. Big, Keb’ Mo’), Eric Martin (Mr. Big, EMB), and Mingo Lewis (Santana, Billy Joel, Miles Davis, etc). Nick has also worked in two recording studios (Knoland Pad Studios, Auburn Ca. & Starshine Audio, Chico Ca.) and has recording experience in 7 recording studios. Nick is currently studying at the California State University, at Chico working towards a Bachelor of Science in Instructional Technology, a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts, and a Minor in Recording Arts. Nick is locally recognized for his work with the up and coming Hip-Hop group W.H.A.T., which is currently in the studio working on a new album. Nick is considered by many to have a great ear for ‘vintage’ and ‘classic’ tone, and spends a great deal of time experimenting with different amp/guitar/pedal combinations. Nick is no stranger to helping others out with their musical needs. Nick worked for a respected music store setting up and repairing guitars, selling the latest products on the market, and teaching guitar lessons for 2 years.

Music Style Nick plays many styles of music including but not limited to, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, R&B, Rock, and Alternative.

Musical Influences Joe Walsh, Tower of Power, Dr. Dre, Don Ross, Brian Setzer, Chet Atkins, James Gang, Louis Armstrong, Greyboy Allstars, Galactic, Karl Denson, Max Weinberg, Rodney Holmes, The Meters, Medeski Martin & Wood, Jurassic 5, Dialated Peoples, Angus Young, The Police, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Danny Gatton, Brent Mason, Laurence Juber, Bela Fleck,Bootsy Collins

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Artist History Nick has always enjoyed performing, and has had the pleasure of playing all over the state of California in Amphiteaters, Auditoriums, Music Halls, Theaters, Night Clubs, Bars, Fraternity Houses, College Campus's, High School Campus's, Record Company Showcases, Radio Stations, Short Films, Restaurants, Coffee Houses, and much more. Nick enjoys performing whether it is in the intimate setting of a cafe or crowd of several thousand people in an auditorium.

Group Members Nick - Guitar, Drums, Bass, Singing, Songwriting, Arranging, Engineering, Producing

Instruments Drums, Guitar, Bass

Location Chico, CA - USA

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