Nikki Shannon is more than just a pretty face. In fact, she has the complete package--stunning voice, well-seasoned pianist, incredible songwriting and an electrifying personality that captures you instantly and leaves an indelible mark on your soul. Nikki also has a chilled vibe that flows right into her music and her performances which she executes as easily as enjoying a glass of fine wine.
But things were not always so easy for Nikki.
"It all started on Thanksgiving Eve when I was 4. My mom went to buy a horse but instead came back with a piano." Growing up in Kingston, New York, Nikki would watch her two older sisters play the piano and begged her mother for piano lessons. Even at a young age, she spent hours incessantly at the keyboard. In her teen years, she was constantly performing and songwriting--at first, singing in lounges, then writing/performing wedding songs for couples, and eventually writing songs for her debut album "Too Few".
Even with all this early success and incessant drive, Nikki couldn't escape the financial challenges of being a New York City artist and eventually became homeless. She would sleep in the backseat of cabs, on friends couches, and even in the basements of piano bars where she performed. But the music always kept her going, and Nikki never let any set backs cloud her visions of success.
Nikki's striking style, exceptional talent and her "bring it" attitude definitely sets her apart from other artists. Her songs reflect her to a tee--they are raw, real, and relatable. From moments of self-empowerment ("She is Me" and "Inner Circle"), self-realization ("Drink"), self-doubt ("Under Her Breathe"), and even making light of a woman's monthly visitor ("Chocolate and Wine"). "Suffocate", Nikki's favorite track, displays the sexy grittiness of her voice and showcases her classical piano training. Nikki's songs have recently been featured in an episode of "Six Degrees" on ABC, as well been on XM Satellite radio and the NYC classic rock station Q104.3 ("Out of the Box" hosted by Jonathan Clarke.) Nikki Shannon's debut album "Too Few" (released June 2008) is an eclectic mixture of sounds bursting with infectious melodies incorporating several genres of music yet sounding like nothing you have heard before.
Jenna Nicholls is to play a last minute gig at The Living Room here in New York tonight Saturday at 9pm. Her good friend Kelly McRae is on at 8pm. We would both love to see you there. 154 Ludlow Street, New York City
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Take one beautiful view of breath-taking fall colours; add some magnificent Skully music like, "The Seaport Fudge Factory" and you have a fantastic weekend! Huge Warm & fuzzy hugs, Pam Skully Fan
Our contest will be closing at midnight EDT Saturday 3 October 2009. The odds are really great right now for you to win a Skully or Metisse CD [of your choice]. There will be three winners...three CD's awarded!
Michael Brunnock, hot on the release of his NEW album "Live In New York", will be performing at New York's premier Irish festival Wee Craicfest. A one night festival of live music & the best of Irish short films. Also on the bill this evening will be the one and only Mundy. The 10th annual WEE CRAIC will take place at The Studio at Webster Hall 125 East 11th Street, New York, Thursday , September 17th. Free Bar between 7pm-8pm. Doors 7pm Tickets available on TICKET WEB.
Ok, I need some help. Please go to http://testdrive.taylorguitars.com and look for Cole Phillips on the left. You can vote once a day!..Please, I am currently #10 out of 1800 aritsts in their emerging artist program and if I win I get a recording contract and Taylor guitar. You have to check your email after voting.
Skully Fans of Massachusetts has opened our second contest, ‘Win “The Seaport Fudge Factory” CD’. {Or any Skully or Metisse CD for first place. There’ll be three winners!}
It will be open until 13 September 2009. Everyone is welcome to participate {except the judges and their relatives}.
Are you registered with BlindFaith or PayPal yet? You could get that done ahead of time so that you'll have no delay when you want to buy Skully's upcoming album, "The Seaport Fudge Factory" scheduled for release on September 19th. The first two hundred CD's will be signed by Skully, himself!