I'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.
Influences
It'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 Like
I don't think I'm channelling anyone in particular.....
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.
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.
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,
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 :)
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
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!
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
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!
