SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Mandolin, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone.ABOUT
I am " Nicky D" ..please look up my web site. (nickydepaola).
I am looking to put a working band together! I have been blessed to make a living entertaining/singer/recording artist, since 1985. I am a " free agent" and work with many different musicians all over the bay area.
- Screen name:
- NICKYD63
- Member since:
- Jun 19 2016
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
I am a "mix" of Sinatra/Elvis Presley/Motown all in my own style! I love all the greats, such as Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Tom Jones, Hall & Oates, Paul Carrack and many other " classic" artist,just to name a few.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
I have all my own sound system, I also perform with full tracks for my solo act...
MUSIC
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" Nicky D & The Maestro"
" Nicky D & The Maestro" Track number: 6 Year: 2011 Album: LIVE' at The Club Genre: Other
This is a promo piece of my live show, with Danny Daniels.
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" Rock Your Body"
" Rock Your Body" Track number: 8 Year: 2014 Album: " Ambassador of Love" Genre: R&B
This is a hip tune I was blessed to record from the legendary songwriter Wilile Hutch's songbook! We put a different groove on it with another legend, drummer James Gadson!
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" Pillow Talk"
" Pillow Talk" Track number: 7 Year: 2000 Album: A Song In My Heart Genre: Cover/Tribute
My version of the 70's hit. I was paying a promoter to get airplay and I got lucky! I peaked on the A/C Top 40 @ #29 in April of 2000.
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" Hotel Happiness"
" Hotel Happiness" Track number: 5 Year: 2003 Album: " Uptown Mood" Genre: R&B
This is my soulful spin with sax great Ernie Watts, on a Brook Benton 60's classic. Producer Jerry Stucker.
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" The Wonder Of You"
" The Wonder Of You" Track number: 1 Year: 2006 Album: LIVE with an Orchestra Genre: Cover/Tribute
This was in my hometown's Creative Arts Center in front of 3,000+! Singing one of my favorite Elvis' tunes..in my own style.
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" Baby Be Mine"
" Baby Be Mine" Track number: 4 Year: 2000 Album: A Song In My Heart Genre: R&B
I wrote this tune back in 2000. It's all about love!
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The National Anthem
The National Anthem Track number: 3 Year: 2014 Album: LIVE @ The Oakland A's game!
I have done this 14 x since 06' in Oakland, this is my favorite version in front of 30,000+!
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" Imagine"
" Imagine" Track number: 8 Year: 2014 Album: " Ambassador of Love" Genre: Cover/Tribute
This is my version of the John Lennon classic! (Producer: Jerry Stucker)..background vocals by Sandy Griffith
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" It's Alright With Me"
" It's Alright With Me" Track number: 9 Year: 2002 Album: " Class Act" Genre: Jazz
This is with an 18 piece orchestra!
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" This is A Man's World"
" This is A Man's World" Track number: 10 Year: 2014 Album: " Ambassador of Love" Genre: Cover/Tribute
Here's another smooth groove on a classic cover. We did a different take on this! ( Producer: Jerry Stucker)
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NICKY D. with (Video)
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NICKY D. with " The Dick Bright Orchestra"...and Dan Daniels ( Piano)..Song: When A Boy Fa (Video)
NICKY D. with " The Dick Bright Orchestra"...and Dan Daniels ( Piano)..Song: When A Boy Fa (Video)FYgmAA4I39A
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NICKY D. Promo..* (Video)
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CALENDAR
Past Events
I am doing the last set on Saturday, 9/10/16...from 6-7pm! Main stage! Downtown Pittsburg, Ca.
