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Nicky Johns
Acoustic / Lyrical / Folk

"Singer, songwriter, backing vocalist."

Bristol, Southwest
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  5/16/2008
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   Nicky Johns: General Info
Member Since11/21/2007
Band MembersI've taken to playing live sets with the mesmerising addition of Richard Riley. When I get a chance, I play with James Slater, Rich Riley and various configurations of the Coalition of the Willing; with Adam Bond, with Martin John, and with Dave Oakley.

Recording credits:
Cinderella and Pandora were recorded at home by Alex Johns.
The River Says Yes REMIX was recorded and made beautiful and mysterious by Richard Riley, then further tinkered with by Alex Johns, with the addition of Tracy Neil Elliss-Brookes on bass.
InfluencesIt's the writing I go for, so my subliminal influences probably include: Bruce Cockburn, Greg Brown, James Taylor, Emily Dickinson, Joni Mitchell, Tom Paxton, Cole Porter, Bob Dylan, Karen Peris/the Innocence Mission, Over the Rhine, and Mr Wesby and Mrs Johnson from Yeo Moor Junior School who started me writing poetry. I also listened to a lot of Abba when I was about ten, which may have rubbed off, I suppose..... I'm influenced in other ways by the lovely bunch of Bristol folkies I'm lucky enough to know and sometimes play with: particularly Dave Oakley; James Slater; Steve Graham; Rich Riley; Jim Tigwell; The Willbees; Ray Croll; and Mike Scott, the songwriter's songwriter.
Sounds LikeI don't think I'm channelling anyone in particular.....
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   About Nicky Johns
  Singer and songwriter at the mellower end of the spectrum - I've been in a couple of bands but these days I mostly play on my own, although I am up for collaborations - especially if these take me out of my comfort zone.

"Nicky's songs are perceptive, intelligent & witty. She's a nice guitarist (she also has the smallest guitar I've ever seen) & has an attractive style both of singing & presentation. Truly enchanting." - Helen Ditchburn, Songsmith Promotions

The River Says Yes - video of me with Richard Riley at Plantation Lakes, 8th February 2008. Shot by the steady hand of James Slater.

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Nicky Johns has 139 friends.
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 The Willbees 


 Steve Lawson - Bass 2.0! 


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 Slow 


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 Brooks Williams 


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PAUL BRADLEY





May 16 2008 5:21 AM

Ooh er missus. This is most gratifying. Thankyou: it's quite emotionally-affecting.

x
Richard Riley





May 12 2008 4:38 PM

Hey Nicky, we let them know didn't we? Dream team baby.. Richard Riley
james





May 10 2008 11:23 AM

i am in liverpool.Im looking to put music nights on again and i would love you to come to liverpool and play if i get it sorted i will let you now.

I used to put them on for a year but ended up taking a year out but im looking to start them up.

I know you probably wont be interested but thought id mention it.

James
james





May 10 2008 10:15 AM

your soothing music is great.pity your not further up north so i could see you play live.
Martin John





May 10 2008 3:55 AM

Your songs have depth and sensitivity, spirit and pathos. True talent is not egotistical and demanding, it is quiet yet persistent. We will have to get you a bigger bag to carry it in. Thank you for allowing me to accompany you for a few yards of the journey.
Evolve Festival -Weymouth





May 1 2008 5:49 AM

Hello Nicky!

Thanks for being a friend of evolve festival - Weymouth, hope you can make it!

For all the latest festival news and tickets go to www.evolvefestival.co.uk

Roll on Summer!

evolve.
Slow





Apr 20 2008 4:11 AM

Hey thanks Nicky - sorry didn't get a chance to catch up there - great night though wasn't it? We really enjoyed it, thanks for coming x
Richard Burley





Mar 31 2008 11:37 AM

Hi Nicky
I love your songs - their intimacy is breathtaking!
Richard
Richard Riley





Mar 8 2008 12:02 AM

Thanks for having me play guitar for you Nicky. Truly enjoyable. Your songs are great!
Richard Riley





Mar 6 2008 5:54 AM

Hey nicky, really looking forward to tomorrow evening at the Mayors Arms!
Douglas Hamilton





Mar 2 2008 3:31 PM

Lovely singing last week at the White Bear!
Mike Scott


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Feb 27 2008 4:25 AM

Thanks Nicky, I do believe you are on 'Shedsongs', somewhere in the background noises off,
Thanks for your support,
Love Mike.
Steve Lawson - Bass 2.0!





Feb 26 2008 3:22 AM

Nicky - I was looking at Bristol venues the other day - any suggestions, or do you know anyone with a reasonable sized living room for a house concert?

How's things with you, lovely lady? Hope all is well,

Sxx
Backline Photography





Feb 24 2008 6:35 PM

hey Nicky thanks for the hook up..cool sounds..peace..russ
Richard Riley





Feb 24 2008 2:54 PM

Hey Nicky, my feelings tell me not to worry about you. So don't you worry either... summer's coming. xx
Slow





Feb 18 2008 1:19 PM

Hi Nicky - just to let you know, we are really excited and pleased to say there are new tracks on our player, which are from our debut LP 'Seeds' which is out in April 08 and is available to pre-order now from our page. Hope all is well with you :)
Mike Scott


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Feb 17 2008 8:44 AM

Thanks Nicky, hope to make it to the Mayors Arms, take care.
Love Mike.
Fastest to Canada





Feb 5 2008 7:30 AM

Hi Nicky, I'm really glad we went. What a brilliant evening. A real gathering of the clans! Great to see Dave Oakley out and about again as well. Take care, Andy
Richard Riley





Jan 30 2008 3:34 PM

Nicky, big love at the Nova for your songs. I'm just happy to help! When again? (can't wait!)
Catherine





Jan 26 2008 9:05 AM

Do it, get your mandolin out of the attic. What's it doing up there anyway?
Richard Craine





Jan 19 2008 4:56 PM

Hey there Nicky!
Do come and play your splendid toonz at our Robin Hood Open mic @ St Micheal's Hill one mon or check out our new nite @ Ye Old Farmhouse in Bath one thurs!

Take care now! x
Richard Riley





Jan 13 2008 1:35 PM

OK Nicky, see you for high times on Saturday. Just relax, we'll have lots of fun doing it. xx
Tim Rice





Jan 8 2008 2:07 PM

Hi Nicky. Hope all's well.
You found me first! had just started searching for you.
Looking forward to seeing you play again soon.
You should get some tracks uploaded girl.
Cheers
Tim
Slow





Jan 2 2008 6:58 AM

Cool ! do spread the word ! See you there x
Richard Riley





Jan 1 2008 1:54 PM

Hey Nicky, lovely song at Wookey. Let's record it!
Slow





Dec 24 2007 10:06 AM

Merry Christmas x
Richard Riley





Dec 4 2007 1:30 AM

Hey. Great to see you last night... I've made that change you asked for.
Humphry





Dec 3 2007 4:26 PM

Sorry it took so long, I only use the other site. For all our music stuff try www.myspace.com/willbees which is linked to my other domain email of mail@ownsongs.com. Confused - me too!
Slow





Dec 1 2007 8:10 AM

Hey Nicky, hows it going? :)
Diana Johnstone





Nov 21 2007 1:41 PM

Hi Nicky
Great! you found myspace and contacted me!Love the photo,look forward to hearing your lovely songs again soon xDiana
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