SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Vocalist - Alto.ABOUT
An experienced multi-instrumentalist with over 35 years of live performance under his belt, Nick started his career playing weddings, and once he moved to Sydney in 87 he joined the pub circuit often following acts like Icehouse and Dragon all over NSW before settling with one of Sydney’s premier Show Bands - Get Ready, where he stayed playing clubs and theatre restaurants all over Greater Sydney for the next 15 years whilst also playing in one of Sydney’s most popular duo's - Decadance.
Nick is well known for his versatility and can step in and play a number of instruments even in the same song! An accomplished and classically trained pianist, you will often see him playing his keys and/or picking up alternative instruments like Saxophone, Guitar, Harmonica, Bass or sitting in on Drums while other members of the band get out the front to sing. Nick has a high level of musicology and can act as MD and is a highly competent singer. Over the years Nick has appeared on multiple television shows including some of Sydney and Melbourne morning shows and Hey Hey It’s Saturday.
- Screen name:
- nick1970
- Member since:
- Mar 13 2019
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Billy Joel, Elton John, Bruce Hornsby, David Paich, Donald Fagen, Bill Evans, Michael McDonald, Robben Ford, Genesis, Tears for Fears, Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs, Doobie Brothers, Eagles, Foreginer, Gary Moore, George Benson, Joe Cocker, Queen, Robert Cray, Simply Red, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Supertramp, Toto to name a few.
Instrument experience:
- Keyboard:
- Expert
- Piano:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Saxophone:
- Advanced
- Harmonica:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Kurzweil, Korg, Roland and Yamaha keys, Yamaha professional alto and tenor saxes, Chavel, Fender and Taylor guitars, Marshall, guitar FX, Mainstage 3, Logic X home studio as well as all associated outboard gear.
