Artist description Nick Diaz pours his heart and soul into all of his playing. You can feel what he is communicating through his music and understand how true he is to what he does. Listening to his songs, his influences can be heard yet have developed into a new sound. Be sure to check Nick out live for the total experience.

Music Style Blues Rock

Musical Influences Stevie Ray Vaughn, Led Zeppelin, Allman Brothers

Similar Artists Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Pearl Jam, Doyle Bramhall II

Artist History Nick began playing the guitar at a young thirteen years old. Ever since that moment, Nick’s love for the instrument has developed into a finely crafted art, which he exhibits nightly on stage. Pulling from influences such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Mike Stern, Joe Pass, and a number of others, Nick quickly developed a grasp for his instrument and soon adopted his own style. Feeding off a strong root in Texas Blues, and soon absorbing the rich musical culture of New Orleans, Nick’s songwriting is unique and distinctive separating itself from today’s wave of generic rock. Today, Nick continues to practice and write striving to perfect his musical art, an art for the listening public.

Group Members Nick Diaz- guitars and vocals Jon Massing- drums Alan Broome- bass Nick Diaz- Nick began playing the guitar at a young thirteen years old. Ever since that moment, Nick’s love for the instrument has developed into a finely crafted art, which he exhibits nightly on stage. Pulling from influences such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Mike Stern, Joe Pass, and a number of others, Nick quickly developed a grasp for his instrument and soon adopted his own style. Feeding off a strong root in Texas Blues, and soon absorbing the rich musical culture of New Orleans, Nick’s songwriting is unique and distinctive separating itself from today’s wave of generic rock. Today, Nick continues to practice and write striving to perfect his musical art, an art for the listening public. Jon Massing- Fresh from the Tallahassee, Florida area, Jon brings a fresh new groove to the Experiment. After obtaining a degree in Jazz Studies from Florida State University, Jon relocated to New Orleans in search of something fresh and moving. After working with Diaz in the same restaurant, the two collaborated on musical ideas to push the Experiment as far as it will go. Massing drums a steady beat with the structure and seasoning of a true Jazz veteran, versatile in all genres, thus complementing Nick’s aggressive blues/rock styling. Alan Broome- A native to New Orleans, LA, Broome’s blood runs thick with musical knowledge and life. Well versed in both the acoustic and electric bass, Broome brings a new voice to the Experiment, adding color and flair. Throughout studying Music Education at Loyola University New Orleans, Mr. Broome has performed with numerous jazz musicians in and around New Orleans, as well as the college rock acts, Brotherhood of Groove and Nude Antz. With the Experiment, however, Broome is able to explore in all musical genres instead of confining his abilities solely to one style. Together, Broome, Massing, and Diaz create for their audiences a new sound.

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Drums, Vocals

Albums Our Time

Press Reviews Loyola University New Orleans The Maroon - Life & Times Issue: 05/03/02 Pickin' and screamin' all night long On Thursday, March 14, six Loyola-based rock 'n' roll bands played at Tipitina's Uptown in a show known simply as "ExtravaBandza!" Mary's Point started up the festivities. The Nick Diaz Experiment took the stage next, followed by Yesteryear, Sleep Dep and Lowerline. Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes brought the musical evening to a close. The bands and the crowd fed off of each other all night long, yelling and joking back and forth between songs and sets. The audience's energy never waned as it showered the bands with affection all night long. "Extravabandza!" was put on by Loyola's music business program as a fundraiser to allow music business students to attend a conference in Nashville. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PHOTOS: Pickin' and screamin' all night long

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Location New Orleans, LA - USA

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