nicholas david
SUNDAY MARCH 6, 2016
with special guest ANDY MOWatt's STEELY JAM
sunday march 6, 2016
Doors 7:00 PM / Showtime 8:00 PM
All Ages
Pre-sales for all shows end at noon on the day of the show. Tickets are will call only, nonrefundable, but transferable to another person (for the same show).
Music from the heart, for the heart.
Nicholas David is a vibrant, dynamic and multi-talented singer/songwriter from Saint Paul, MN. For more than a decade, Nicholas has composed alternative soul music that connects with people worldwide on a deeply human level. Prior to his unforgettable 2012 run with Team CeeLo on NBC’s The Voice, Nicholas had already recorded five critically acclaimed albums, experienced national radio airplay and participated in multiple charity and collaborative projects. Fans of The Voice were introduced to his soulful and storied career during this time where he struck a chord with America and finished a fan favorite in the top three.
During his 2012 appearance on NBC’s hit talent show “The Voice,” season finalist Nicholas David wowed the crowd with his vocal flexibility—taking on covers of everything from Jimi Hendrix to Corrine Bailey Rae for an ultimate 3rd-place finish. However, what resonated most with the audience was his undeniable old-school and old-fashioned soul, which has been a common thread throughout his career and is showcased to perfection on his latest EP, Make Hope. This project, which marks the Minnesotan singer-songwriter’s seventh overall, is a smooth and deep study of emotion backed by David’s confident command of soul, R&B, and rock ‘n’ roll. Its six tracks offer a glimpse into the journey, both personally and professionally, that David has been taking over the past couple of years.
Nicholas’ music is a fully integrative experience, incorporating multiple genres and influences ranging everywhere from Prince to Beethoven. His powerful voice, enriching lyrics and liquid piano playing set him apart and are the reason Skope Magazine calls him “an authentic artist of this millennium.” His captivating melodies embody an unbridled passion for music, and his lyrics convey the thoughts of a truly humble, intelligent and genuine human being. When it comes to his iconic live shows, Nicholas is a one-of-a-kind and must-see act. As if channeling inspiration from an outside source, the instant he walks on stage he gives himself over to the music. Fans have even gone as far to speak of his performances as a spiritual service that they actually want to attend. His emotional approach to songwriting and performing is the very reason the thriving Twin Cities music scene affectionately nicknamed him ‘the feelin.’
Nicholas has continued to use music as a vehicle for positive change. He has made it a priority in between touring to give back to the children. To give back to the future. From charities that fill backpack's with food for the summer months, because the only food they have is the food that's provided for them at school. To a place for families to grieve and process the death of their child. From coat drives during those cold Minnesota winters, to turning rock concerts into food/toy drives. Nicholas is constantly searching for ways to not only speak the language of the heart, but to LIVE it as well.
ANDY MOWATT'S STEELY JAM
Andy Mowatt's Steely Jam" is a funk-driven powerhouse from Pennsylvania, led by guitarist Andy Mowatt, "an absolute musical genius" (Joe Devoy, Tellus 360) and "jazz-rock flamethrower on guitar" (Sam Campbell, Gigspots). A fusion of New Orleans and Central PA, "Andy Mowatt's Steely Jam" band will "inspire you to expand your mind and think outside the confines of traditional jazz, soul and funk!" (Corey Robert, Positive Music Reviews). "Confident, to-the-point, and elegant" (Gus Rocha, The Flinging Times), Andy and his group entertain and impress crowds with unique originals and modern twists on classic hits, "and yet, through many influences, each tune retains a sound that is distinctly Mowatt's" (Kim O'Brien, Fly Magazine). The band also consists of keyboardist Aaron Trasatt, saxophonist Logan Kurtek, bassist Quinn Slonaker and Taylor Wade on drums.
