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Oct 22, 2004 |
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Joan Osborne, Alana Davis, Incubus, Vertical Horizon, Nickelback, Pearl Jam, Aerosmith, Ani Di Franco, Tori Amos, Stevie Wonder, |
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Sounds Like
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Alana Davis, Verical Horizon, Dave Matthews, Joan Osborne, |
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Hot Cherry Records
Venus & Urban Arts Media
Artist Management & Publicity - NYC
212-795-1262 – ph/fax
917-648-3562 - cell
belindastone@hotcherryrecords.com
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| Gender |
Female
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Single |
| Here
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Music |
| Hometown |
NYC |
| Ethnicity |
Mixed |
| Sign |
Leo |
| Smoke |
No |
| Drink |
On social occasions |
| Children |
No |
| Education |
College - Bachelor of Music |
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Fiorello LaGuardia School of the Arts ("Fame" ) School
Manhattan School of Music
SUNY Purchase
Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College
HB Studios for Acting
Broadway Dance
New Dance School
Eddie Torres Latin Dance |
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NICOLA: DON'T TAKE IT PERSONALLY
It’s clear from the first track on Nicola’s “Don’t Take it Personally” LP that she’s a born rule-breaker. It starts with a punishing metal guitar riff breaks down to a taut acoustic guitar groove and hits the chorus: “My name?! It ain’t Mary!” Nicola declares in a ruthlessly authoritative irresistibly sexy, and richly soulful wail. No kidding.
After graduating from the Fiorello Laguardia School of the Performing Artists (the “Fame” school) Nicola left New York in much the same way people go there searching for her destiny. Living in places as far removed as Nashville and Argentina she made her living as a front-woman and guitarist-for-hire a singer in commercials and briefly even as a Broadway performer as she honed her songwriting skills and found her own voice.
Ready to make the scene she moved back to New York to pursue her own project. Making a living as a licensed subway performer she began to play her songs with old friends and from there she branched out playing with as many musicians as she could. Gradually her full-time band came together. Julio Rosaly from ex-Living Colour bassist Muzz Skillings’ band fills out the low end on bass and seasoned rockers Eric Seiz and Jimmy Wilgus and Ray "El Chino" Diaz a touring member of "Milly y los Vecinos," complete the group on guitar drums, keys and percussion.
Over the last few years and 2 LPs Nicola and her band have racked up an impressive list of rock credentials: she’s been featured on ABC World News’ “Music Under New York,” vh1.com “Women Who Rock” magazine and NBC News; she’s been a National Songwriters Hall of Fame featured songwriter; she performed at David Blaine’s “Drowned Alive;” and she’s been heard on FM radio in a number of markets in addition to a recent mini-feature on MTV’s Music Video Awards. Her Chicks with Guitars college tour was a major success and her myspace profile has over 100,000 hits.
“Don’t Take it Personally” finds her and her band at the top of their game. From the vicious attack of “My Name Ain’t Mary” to the relatively introspective “Almost,” to the thrill ride of “(5 6, 7, 8) Hot Date,” Nicola is in complete control. There’s enough fiery fun-loving, fiercely independent attitude to blow your speakers off the wall. Her passionate extroverted, fantastically versatile voice is the ultimate instrument for her unapologetic personality and irreverent wit.
Live she’s a phenomenon. Her show incorporates her accomplished guitar work as well as dance even as her vocals anchor the songs. A truly many-discipline affair Nicola’s performances reveal a multi-talented artist with an innate ability to dazzle an audience with her larger-than-life presence.
In a world of manufactured Pro-Tools “talent” she’s a breath of fresh-air truly the real thing – a serious songwriter and vocal talent with attitude and charisma the likes of which the mainstream hasn’t seen in years. Until now.
“…Intriguing blend of Alterno Pop Rock, Soul & Urban…”
TimeOut - London
"...Those streamin’ guitar riffs...your tipped edge voice...and those incredible heart-pounding chops…ripped the soul of the crowd out of their seats..."
NY Cool
“…Wicked…unreal…brilliant…”
PunkGlobe - London
"...Nicola’s music is a back-drop of alt-rock and soul set behind her unstoppable vocals..."
WomenWhoRock Magazine
“…Trust me I have seen them perform and this band kicks proverbial ass...”
Outwords Magazine
“…It’s hard not to miss the powerful vocals of Nicola cutting through with clarity conviction & a palette of emotions….”
NY Rock
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Hi Nicola
New song added "Man With A Gun". This is one of my personal favourites. Not for everyone! It is
seriously dark. The character in this song is definately someone I wouldn't want to meet.
This is the second song from the "Where Do I Go" album, the other was "Nothing Goes As Planned"
Have a great weekend.
John |
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boosweet |
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Hey there... Just stopping by to say hello and tell you about my latest promotion. Take care, Vernon
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jeraldhenry |
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Love the music, keep up the good work! |
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pyretsson |
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Hello Nic. Sending you greetings from Sweden and..
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bluesbro |
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Hey Nicola, love your music. Hope you have an awesome New Year and all the best for 2007. - Luigi from Downunder |
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patagon |
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Hi, Nicola. Thanks for adding me to your friends.
I really enjoyed listening to your songs, and took a couple to my own playlist. Great sound and wonderful vocals.
Ché, tenés un acento bastante porteño, ¿cuánto tiempo viviste en Argentina?
Wish you all the best,
Fernando,
Buenos Aires |
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