ABOUT
Country lead guitarist, singer and songwriter living in Grand Rapids MI. Currently singing and playing lead guitar for Nine Quarters Short a country band from Grand Rapids playing covers of Merle, Waylon, Hank Jr, Alan J, George Strait through to Brad P, Midland, Aaron Watson, Zac Brown, Brent Cobb, Eric Church, Paul Cauthen, Brothers Osborne etc. I like my country to to stay somewhat traditional liking how twang and crunch guitar sits with pedal, fiddle, banjo and mandolin.
I've played many gigs and festivals across the USA, U.K. and Australia most recently supporting Mitchell Tenpenny with the Jimmy Sarr Band.
In my music you'll find some examples of originals that I've written or played electric guitar / mandolin on for other songwriters.
- Screen name:
- Aussie Nick Music
- Member since:
- Nov 25 2018
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
Influences
Mainly outlaw and classic country from old and the new breed of artists but really any great roots music gets me going. Mark Knopfler was my original inspiration to pick up the guitar.
Instrument experience:
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Mandolin:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Main guitars - Nash T-63 Tele (b-bender), Suhr Strats, Les Paul 50's reissue, Martin / Maton / Taylor / Gibson acoustics (steel & nylon), Duesenberg Starplayer TV Special and Eastman mandolin.
Amps - Dr Z Prescription ES, Dr Z Z-Wreck Jr, Victoria Low Power Tweed Twin, Matchless Lightning, Tone King Imperial MKII and Dr Z Remedy.
A bunch of cool pedals, high quality mics and home studio gear
MUSIC
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Creepin' (with Wrecking Ball)
Creepin' (with Wrecking Ball) Track number: 1 Year: 2016 Genre: Country
I'm playing all guitars and doing the backing vocals on this one
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Freight Train (with Wrecking Ball)
Freight Train (with Wrecking Ball) Track number: 2 Year: 2016 Genre: Country
I'm playing electric guitar and mandolin on this on and singing the main backing vocal
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There'll Come a Time (original)
There'll Come a Time (original) Track number: 1 Year: 2017 Album: A Collection of Oddities Genre: Country
Recorded at home, not great vocally but a song with potential
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Why Aye Man (solo acoustic cover)
Why Aye Man (solo acoustic cover)
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Never Forget (Nathan Lovey)
Never Forget (Nathan Lovey)
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No Place Like Home (with Nathan Lovey)
No Place Like Home (with Nathan Lovey)
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Hey Pretty Girl (with Mark Hills)
Hey Pretty Girl (with Mark Hills)
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Tears in Heaven (with Mark Hills)
Tears in Heaven (with Mark Hills)
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Toto's Tango (original instrumental)
Toto's Tango (original instrumental) Track number: 2 Year: 2013 Genre: Country
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Take Your Drunk Ass Home (with Wrecking Ball)
Take Your Drunk Ass Home (with Wrecking Ball) Track number: 3 Year: 2016 Genre: Country
I'm playing all electric guitars and singing the low harmony on this one
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Wrecking Ball Promo (Video)
Wrecking Ball Promo (Video)-miz_d_zZpM
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No Place Like Home (Nathan Lovie - Aussie Nick electric guitars and mandolin) (Video)
No Place Like Home (Nathan Lovie - Aussie Nick electric guitars and mandolin) (Video)gsU3Luxmje4
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Never Forget (Nathan Lovie - Aussie Nick electric guitar) (Video)
Never Forget (Nathan Lovie - Aussie Nick electric guitar) (Video)yd7QGBj_1os
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Live Mix Wrecking Ball (solos 2:06, 6:00, 6:46) (Video)
Live Mix Wrecking Ball (solos 2:06, 6:00, 6:46) (Video)3oJw19iz7A4
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Jamming on a 2/4 country thang (Video)
Jamming on a 2/4 country thang (Video)nUKjGn1RBTs