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Nikki O'Neill
Soul / Blues / Rock

International Pop Overthrow Festival 7/27 at 10.30



Los Angeles, California
United States

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   Nikki O'Neill: General Info
Member Since7/19/2005
Band Websitewww.nikkioneill.com
Band MembersNikki O'Neill: lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar

Joshua "Cartier" Cutsinger: bass, vocals

Rich Lackowski: drums, percussion, vocals

Auditioning new keyboard/Hammond players in West LA.
If you're age 25-35 and have the chops, gear, transport, great work ethic and attitude, send us a message here on the page with your Myspace/website and clips of your playing.
InfluencesHi Records, Stax, Motown... Tina Turner, Ann Peebles, Aretha Franklin, Ann & Nancy Wilson, Al Green, Ray Charles, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin...... on guitars/stringed gadgets: Albert King, Prince, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Randolph, Derek Trucks, Jennifer Batten, Me'shell NdegeOcello, Tal Wilkenfeld, Sue Foley and Cindy Cashdollar...... plus Quincy Jones, Sly Stone, Fela Kuti, Black Crowes, Phish, Greatful Dead, John Lee Hooker, The Meters, Galactic, Amy Winehouse, Gov't Mule...
Sounds Like"Nikki O'Neill is like listening to Chrissie Hynde singing to John Lennon in Otis Redding's kitchen."
- Will Ray (The Hellecasters)

Nikki O'Neill - Nikki O'Neill - Single
Record LabelINDEPENDENT


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 27 2009 10:30P
International Pop Overthrow Festival - Molly Malone’s Los Angeles, California
Aug 20 2009 6:00P
Summer Concerts at Redondo Beach Pier Redondo Beach, California
Oct 25 2009 10:00A
Santa Monica Main St Farmer’s Market Santa Monica, California

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   About Nikki O'Neill
"Nikki's songwriting is a breath of fresh air. She breaks the mold without moving outside the boundaries of popular music. Her songs are infectious and satisfying and her solos are tasty and melodic. I always feel better after hearing her play."
- Ron Manus, Executive Vice President, Alfred Publishing


Your song 'Starting Over' is so good it is unfair to call it indie. It is head and shoulders better than anything mainstream I have heard in five years. Wishing you tremendous success with your career ~ Mike from SonicJive.com

"Nikki O'Neill is like listening to Chrissie Hynde singing to John Lennon in Otis Redding's kitchen. She takes everything she's learned about life, puts it in a blender and pours out a glass of soul!"
- Will Ray (The Hellecasters, Solomon Burke, Steve Earle)

Get the single that Will Ray reviewed here! Nikki O'Neill - Nikki O'Neill - Single


NIKKI O'NEILL BAND BIO


Nikki O'Neill is a singer, lead guitar player and songwriter in LA. Her band appeals to fans of Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Chrissie Hynde, Ann Peebles, and fans of soul, blues and classic rock n roll.

The Nikki O'Neill Band's distinct flavor lies in Nikki's soul shouter vocals and lead guitar playing, and in the songs, blending earthy Southern soul with Beatlesque craftiness.

The band also includes drummer Rich Lackowski and bass player Joshua "Cartier" Cutsinger. The band is auditioning new keyboard/Hammond players in West LA (see member section for info.)

"Starting Over", "It's Simple (But It's Not Easy)", and "Some Day" from the band's 2007 debut, feature Nikki on vocals/guitars and Rich Lackowski on drums. The production and arranging was handled by Nikki and Dapo Torimiro, keyboardist with Stevie Wonder.

Through 2008, they've played numerous clubs, festivals and acoustic shows.
They've played at International Pop Overthrow Festival (IPO); the LA Marathon; NAMM, a 4th of July fest in Chicago, and Make Music Pasadena. In 2009, they'll return to LA Marathon and IPO.

Nikki is featured in "Guitar Women" - Sue Foley's upcoming book with top players like Bonnie Raitt, Me'shell Ndegocello, Ani DiFranco, Jennifer Batten, and more.
www.guitarwoman.com

She is endorsed by Daisy Rock Guitars and Seymour Duncan pickups.


NEWS!!!



*Nikki did a demo for Daisy Rock's guitars at the NAMM Show in Anaheim on Thursday, January 15, 2009, along with The Bangles.

*Nikki's song "Starting Over" was featured on NBC's The Today Show in 2007. She also co-wrote three songs with Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare in 2007.

*Nikki is a sought-after freelance musician in LA. She sometimes plays guitar with soul-funk-jazz artist Philip Clark. She recently sang in Move Over, a Janis Joplin tribute, and played guitar in the tribute Fem Zeppelin. She's available to play with serious recording and touring projects, learns material very fast, has gear, transport, image, chops and work ethic together.


ADDITIONAL FACTS ABOUT THE BAND:




Nikki moved to LA from NYC, but grew up in Sweden and Poland. She's featured in Sue Foley's upcoming book "Guitar Women"; is the founder of Women's School of Rock; taught the only university-level guitar class in the U.S. on women's contemporary rock guitar at The New School in NYC, and she's been a guest clinician at the all-female rock college ELLA in Sweden. She played on Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra's 2002 debut album "Fuss And Fight", which was produced by Gabe Roth of The Dap-Kings.

Rich is from Chicago. He's the author of smash hit drum instruction book "On The Beaten Path," which won the 2008 Modern Drummer Reader's Poll Award and the 2008 Drummy Reader's Poll Award for best drum book.

Josh is also from Chicago. He is a Grammy-nominated producer and engineer, and his client list includes Sting, Bob Dylan, Rachael Yamagata, Pink, kd lang, members of The Smashing Pumpkins, and many other major label artists.

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Some Day - live 05/03/08
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ALBUM INFO:

Get our single tracks "Starting Over" and more here:

Nikki O'Neill - Nikki O'Neill - Single

Produced and Arranged by Dapo Torimiro and Nikki O'Neill at Dapomiro Productions in Studio City, CA

Mixed & Recorded by Carmen Grillo at Big Surprise Studios, Encino, CA

Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA

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Nikki O'Neill's Friends Comments
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Kim





May 27 2009 10:40 AM

Sounding awesome as usual Nikki!!!!!
Hope all is going great :)
Peace n Harmony
Kim
DownTown Mystic





Jun 24 2009 3:48 PM

Hi Nikki...it's gr8 2 have U as 1 of R Guitar Heroes 2day...cheers!
Some Like It Hot





Apr 4 2009 5:08 PM

Hi Nikki!
Wow! You sound GREAT!
A TOTAL PRO!
So glad to know you!
Would love to work with you someday!
We are all about the "SISTASHIP"!
You GO GURL!
BLESSINGS,
Francesca and
SOME LIKE IT HOT!
Holysquid Records - LA Jam Band Connection





Mar 2 2009 9:35 PM

Thanks for connecting with us at Holysquid Records. Always good to know fellow LA jam band musicians and fans.
Deep Pocket





Feb 27 2009 1:19 AM

Nikki - Hopefully that's not the last time we get to play together. I'm sure I'll hear when the Zep thing gets off the ground. See you then, at least, and I'll keep an eye out for your shows.
Rex Stratton





Feb 25 2009 12:44 AM

I LIKE THIS ARTIST!
peace
respect
rex
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DownTown Mystic





Feb 25 2009 6:40 AM

Hi Nikki...it's gr8 2 have U as 1 of R Guitar Heroes 2day...cheers!
Big Walker and Blue Souls





Feb 23 2009 4:24 PM

It was nice to take a good listen to your lyrics,very cool song writing. Nothing lacking with you guitar playing. So I could hear where a sax and harmonica could fit but your music sounds complete as it is . I'm not so sure that I'm coming this year. If and wen I do I hope I will have a chance to play with you and your band.
Scott





Feb 13 2009 7:01 PM

Thanks for the request Nikki. Nice pipes, nice tunes. Scott.
http://www. scottinglis. com/
The Blue Soul Express





Feb 13 2009 9:28 AM

Hi Nikki, thanks a lot for the request, like your tunes!
Best wishes from
The Blue Soul Express

Tonya Fay





Feb 13 2009 1:03 PM

Hello Nikki, Love your music and your voice. Thanks for your friendship. Keep in touch. Tonya Fay.
Cousin Dave





Feb 13 2009 12:05 AM

Thanks for the add request Nikki.
Great tunes! Best wishes in all your musical endeavors, Cousin Dave
The Funky Bus





Feb 12 2009 10:28 PM

Hi Nikki.. Thanks for the req, we are very happy for your friendship..
Congratulations for your music!!
Greetings from the Funky Bus Band!

Patrik Ömalm





Feb 12 2009 8:19 PM

Greetings from Jokkmokk, Sweden!

Thanks for being a friend, Nikki! Take care, stay afloat & keep that cool stuff comin'...;D

All the best!

/Patrik
DJ steven from the party zone radio show





Feb 12 2009 8:24 PM

Dear Nikki,

I appreciate your support thumbs up

Good music Steven
Lawrence





Feb 12 2009 8:44 PM

HELLO NIKKI, WELCOME TO THE TIGERS DEN OF FRIENDS, I GIG YOUR MUSIC AND THANKS FOR THE ADD!!!!! LARRY.
FONOFUSIONI





Feb 12 2009 8:58 PM

Hi Nikki, many thanks for the request, I am happy to your friend in this dimension, becouse your soul music is similar at mine. Compliment for your positive and vigorous musical lenguage. Friendly greeting from Italy and peace and blessings to you, Giampiero.
Dave Crimmen Official





Feb 12 2009 9:58 PM

Hey Darli​n'​:​

Thanx​ for the add

I'll plant​ you now and dig you later​

Dave

http:​/​/​www.​ davec​rimme​n.​ com

You ROCK! I dig the tunes :-)
Nidia Ortiz





Feb 1 2009 1:44 PM

Hi Nikki,
Thank you for the request,
it's a pleasure to meet you

I like your music
and I hope you enjoy my music as well :)

Have a wonderful sunday and week

Greetings from Germany and the Dominican Republic,

God bless
Hasta la vista
Nidia
Denise Marie





Jan 29 2009 6:50 PM

Hi Nikki, I like your sound too, keep it real,
best from NOLA
Denise Marie
Pamela





Jan 27 2009 6:53 PM

Nice to meet you Nikki.
Thanks for the Add and the fresh sound.
LOL
Joe Mclarin.





Jan 27 2009 12:39 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD,KEEP DOING AMAZING MUSIC AND CRY THE GUITAR,WITH YOUR FINGERS AND SINGING WITH YOUR SOUL,LOL.
Briana Alexis Guitarist Absinthe





Jan 26 2009 10:39 PM

Cool, Yup, missed ya at the Daisy Rock Demo. All is well, Absinthe is Rockin and I've been sitting in with the Ronny North Band. Stay in touch, and let me know when shows come up.
Marc the Bass Wizard





Jan 14 2009 5:10 AM

Thank you Nikki! Dapo is amazing, cannot say enough about him.
I might be at NAMM on Saturday. Hope to see you play soon too. Hopefully we'll get to play together in the near future.
Crystina Maez





Jan 12 2009 3:52 PM

Let the light shine your way and the stars guide your steps.
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