Artist description Gillie Nicholls is a prolific songwriter, an inspired singer & an accomplished guitarist. She is recognised for her unique blend of Folk, jazz & blues styles. Her songs demonstrate her brilliance in a form that does not overwhelm or bombard the listener. They rather tip-toe through the back door &curl up in front of the open fire, a much warmer & more personal place. To learn more about Gillie Nicholls & purchase her albums, visit her official web-site at www.gillienicholls.com

Music Style Folk Jazz Blues

Musical Influences Sandy Denny, Joni Mitchell

Artist History Gillie Nicholls started singing on the folk scene, a mixture of traditional songs and her own compositions. Gillie was heavily influenced by Sandy Denny, Joni Mitchell and Dando Shaft. Her first recording was done at guitarist Pete Haycocks (Climax Blues Band)Studio in Stafford in 1988. Gillie went on to make a double-sided single - Waterbear/Corner Of A Line. After signing a recording and publishing contract with Celtic Music, she made her first solo album "Spirit Talk" which was produced by Kevin Dempsey. In the late 90's Gillie joined "The Albion Band" (one of the UK's leading Folk bands)with whom she recorded two albums, "Happy Accident" & "Before Us Stands Yesterday" and a single, "Wings". Having supported Colin Blunstone she met his drummer, Steve Rodford, who shared her vision for "Free" for her new album "Vital Signs" which he recorded and produced in his studio at home in St. Albans. Around the same time she met up with Andy Cleyndert (Ronnie Scott,)Together they recorded some live sessions three of which were used for the new album. The rest of "Vital Signs" varies from live solo tracks to full band tracks which are graced by John Etheridge on guitar, Steve Rodford on drums and John Pugh on sax. One fine and constant influence that runs through this part of the album is Niel Simpson on bass - also a mainstay of much of Gillie's live performance for the past 14 years (despite the badly paid gigs!)

Instruments Guitar

Albums Spirit Talk & Vital Signs

Location Stafford, Staffordshire - United Kingdom

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