Aussie Nick Music + Musician in Grand Rapids, MI

SEEKING

ABOUT

Lead guitarist, songwriter, lead/backing vocalist.

Started playing around '85 in Melbourne, Australia, now living in Grand Rapids MI. Country, acoustic rock, Americana, rockabilly and some surf are my thing but have played plenty of classic rock and blues rock.

Former lead singer and guitarist for Kitten and The Tonics (50s rockabilly and country) and lead guitarist for Jimmy Sarr.

Looking for something new in a working band preferably doing a mix of originals and covers.

I've played many gigs and festivals across the USA, U.K. and Australia. I’m meticulous, professional and very experienced at positioning and branding a band to offer something different.

In my song uploads you'll find some examples of originals that I've written, sang and played all guitars on. There are also songs written by others where I have played guitars and mandolin.

Screen name:

Aussie Nick Music

Member since:

Nov 25 2018

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Influences

Songwriters: Mark Knopfler, JJ Cale, Chris Stapleton, Brent Cobb, Paul Cauthen and then some.

The great guitar tones of the 50s-70s grab me the most, fat cleans drenched in reverb and echo, ballsy and twangy country tones with a little raucous thrown in.

Instrument experience:

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Mandolin:

Moderate

Vocalist:

Moderate

Vocalist - Baritone:

Moderate

Background Singer:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Guitars - Gretsch, Nash, Suhr, Gibson, Martin, Maton, Martin, Coodercaster, National O-14 and Duesenberg. Eastman mandolin.

Amps - Tyler, Matchless, Dr Z, Deluxe Amplification, Victoria.

A bunch of cool pedals, high quality mics and home studio gear

MUSIC