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Nick Gaitan

Nick Gaitan & the Umbrella Man CD Release Fall 09



HOUSTON, Texas
United States

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Member Since5/21/2004
Band Websitenickgaitan.blogspot.com & Nickgaitanmusic.com
Band MembersNick Gaitan- Upright Bass Billy Joe Shaver (TX) The Umbrella Man (Houston, TX) The Octanes (TX)
InfluencesSigman Byrd, Billy Joe Shaver, Willie Dixon, Lightning Hopkins, Chet Baker, The Intruders, Coookie and the Cupcakes, Fela Kuti, Dizzy Gilespie, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Jane's Addiction, Bessie Smith,Mahalia Jackson, Sister Rosetta Tharpe , Lloyd price...
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In Luchenbach!!!


South by due East with Hilary Sloan and Beans Wheeler
Hilary Sloan - Live @ SOUTH BY DUE EAST 2007
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BIO
Bassist Nick Gaitan from the Southeast side of Houston Originally (Pecan Park), Second Ward but currently in Midtown/Montrose.

Houston Press Award Winner for 2004,2005, 2006 and 2007 (Best Bassist)

nominated in 2003. Various other awards with group Los Skarnales
(best rock en espanol & more 2000-2006 )

Currently playing bass with Country Music legend Billy Joe Shaver.
Also playing with Houston bands the Umbrella Man and The Octanes
Performances/recordings with:

Los Skarnales since 1999 - Oct.2006
(suavecito cd) (Pachuco Boogie) & all live shows since Aug 1999 to Oct 27th 2006
Sean Reefer & the Resin Valley Boys (live performances 05)

Discography: Los Skarnales "Suavecito Style" (PFR 2000)
Los Skarnales 'Pachuco Boogie Sound System (Megalith 2005)
Program "Evil is Job One" Upright bass on track 6 " Zebra Zebra Tiger" (J Audio 2006)

Ryan Scroggins and the Trenchtown Texans (Megalith 2007)




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Carmecí @ Gary's Spot 2nite!!





Jul 10 2009 6:00 AM

hello,
just wanted to invite you to check us out and support us on:
7.10.09  Foozies 
7.11.09  Gary’s Spot!!! 

Check out my myspace for full details.....

hope to see you there.
thanks!
IDIGINIS [Roots,Rock,Reggae]





Jul 10 2009 12:11 AM

From Us to You!!!
Listen, download, leave us your thoughts,

One Love,
Idiginis




Idiginis
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The Bayou Trio





Jul 9 2009 7:03 PM

Hey Nick! Hope youre doing well! Keep jammin on that 4 strang thang!

-Sparky
Mr. T’s Custom Tees





Jul 9 2009 4:38 PM

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Drinkin' in Houston





Jul 8 2009 3:11 AM






BRIANA ISIS





Jul 7 2009 10:42 PM

Last weekend was a blast! Gotta come by town more often! Next time we can paint the town red!
Christian Navarrete





Jul 7 2009 8:02 AM

hey nick..how's it going? hey listen let me know if you will have the buttons ready for that Frida Festival this Saturday im doing..if not don't worry bro..I'll get them some other time..Peace

-Christian Navarrete
spawn





Jul 6 2009 9:02 PM

hey sweetie, congrats on the nominations
Free Press Houston





Jul 6 2009 8:28 PM

www.freepresssummerfest.com
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Vivian





Jul 6 2009 11:28 AM

myspace comments
MySpace Hello Comments
sparkle





Jul 6 2009 6:51 AM

If I still lived in Austin I would so be there. Espero todo bien! =)
The McKenzies





Jul 3 2009 6:42 PM

We need your help!!
We're nominated for best Indie band and best EP
for The Houston Press Music Awards!!

Go vote for us plz
http://polls.houstonpress.com/polls/hou/musicawards2009/

We'll be your best friend! =]
Chris





Jul 2 2009 10:43 PM

just came by to say hi
~Abolitionist E.A of O~





Jul 1 2009 7:29 AM

ft eh!? well...i dont live in DFW anymore, i moved to Mexico city, got hitched in Jan and now I live out here with my hubby! i love it out here!! check out my pix!

so who do u play with now? if you guys come out to MX u gotta let me know so we can say hi! =)
GINA RENEE





Jun 30 2009 11:50 PM

SsskkkeeeeeeTTT
~Abolitionist E.A of O~





Jun 30 2009 6:34 AM

hey stranger!! its been a long time,how have you been?
King Django





Jun 30 2009 12:07 AM

Hey friends!  My new 10" vinyl EP is available now at  www.stubbornrecords.com!


King Django "Avenue A"
4-song 10" vinyl EP IN STOCK NOW

I also just got back from Jamaica with
- a whole heap of incredible new ska, rocksteady and early reggae 45s on labels like Beverley's, Top Deck, Tuneico, Treasure Isle and more!
 - a selection of Jamaican vinyl LPs we've never had in the store before!
We've also got a new batch of Roots Reggae titles (not yet available on the regular site) in the CD Sale, and a huge selection of clearance 45s.

You can only find out about the Secret Sales by signing up for the Stubborn Records e-mail list at http://www.versioncity.com/lists

LOVE, King Django

Christian Navarrete





Jun 29 2009 4:21 AM

FRIDA FESTIVAL JULY 11



Artshow July 18 2009
GINA RENEE





Jun 26 2009 1:05 AM

boooooobooooooo!!!
Squiggy





Jun 16 2009 9:30 PM

It was good to see ya last night. You guys sound amazing!!
cortney





Jun 14 2009 8:09 PM

June 9
One of the better ones from last time I saw y'all...
El Guero





Jun 10 2009 7:54 PM

hey nick what up how is it going
BIG MIKE





Jun 10 2009 6:52 PM

What's happenin' brutha!?
-BIG MIKE

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SiEGO*382





Jun 10 2009 5:49 PM

Shit been working and painting how you been?
SiEGO*382





Jun 10 2009 5:46 PM

Sup where you been homie?
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