Nick Shaheen

SEEKING

Lead Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro.

ABOUT

Nick Shaheen is a singer-songwriter based in Chicago, IL. Nick recently finished his second full-length studio album (due in February) leveraging several talented Chicago musicians to compliment his rhythm guitar, vocals, and harmonica.

WEBSITE: .nickshaheenmusic

SNAPSHOT:
- Strong lyrical and melodic songs combined with a unique sound
rooted in Folk/Americana/Rock led by singer/songwriter Nick
Shaheen
- Perform energetic live shows in Chicago and beyond at places such
as Mayne Stage, Lincoln Hall, Schubas, Hard Rock Cafe, and
Beerfest at the Lincoln Park Zoo to 10,000 attendees.
- Currently producing second full-length album at SHIRK Studios
(known for Lumineers, Alabama Shakes) - to be released in late
2014/early 2015
- One of 5 artists picked to be featured on PBS's documentary series
"Music on the Mayne Stage" - highlighting emerging folk talent. The
documentary (due to air in the spring) will feature 60 exclusive
minutes of the band performing original songs and commentary
from Nick.
- Successfully funded a Kickstarter for the new album in less than a
week: ://goo.gl/eXXfgY

Screen name:: ChrisCrisman
Member since:: Oct 28 2014; Active within 1 month
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years together:: 3
Gigs played:: 50 to 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to gig:: 1 night a week
Age:: 33 years

Influences

Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Josh Ritter, David Grey, Ryan Adams, Ray Lamontagne, Joe Pug, Mason Jennings, The Wood Brothers, Cory Branan, Jason Isbell, Bon Iver