The Nickel Slots

Bio:

Fresh from a summer 2012 European tour that wowed audiences in venues both large and small, The Nickel Slots are channeling that excitement into new creative projects. The band has previously won two consecutive Sammie Awards for Outstanding Americana/Alt-Country, and in 2011 their second album “Five Miles Gone” prompted SubMerge Magazine to say that it “…will make a serious bid to be the soundtrack of your summer.” They are currently focused on developing new songs for their next recording and working on their first music video.

The Nickel Slots take you on a journey through hard times and desperation that always carries hope that better things are just around the corner. With influence from early roots Americana music as well as a touch of rebellious '70s punk, The Nickel Slots draw the line that connects Johnny Cash to The Clash. From the sentimental folk tune to the foot-stomping, raucous sing-along, their alt-country rock songs bring you back to a long-lost memory or shared experience of pain, joy, heartache, love, hope, and redemption. Performing together since November 2008, the band has built a devoted following in their home base of Sacramento. They gained notoriety as a song from their debut album spent a month in rotation on KWOD 106.5 FM's Sounds of Sacramento series before that station's demise in May 2009.

Lead singer and acoustic guitarist Tony Brusca writes songs that tell unique stories and has a knack for connecting with audiences. Bassist and mandolin player Paul Zinn's backing vocals add an extra dimension to Tony's melodies, and his bass lines just can't sit still. Christopher Amaral, The Nickel Slots’ versatile drummer, lays down train beats and adds distinctive power to the band's sound. His brother, individual Sammie Award winner electric guitarist Steve Amaral tasteful licks that dance across the line between rock and country.

Visit The Nickel Slots at www.thenickelslotsmusic.com.

Read the Sacramento Rock Music Examiner review of our self-titled debut CD

Adam Saake interviews The Nickel Slots for SubMerge Magazine

Member Since:

April 29, 2008

Members:

Tony Brusca

(Vocals, acoustic guitar)

Paul Zinn

(Bass, mandolin, vocals)

Christopher Amaral

(Drums)

Steve Amaral

(Electric Guitars, vocals)

Our CD is now available as a digital download at DigStation

The Nickel Slots two CD's are both available on iTunes


For recording the electric guitars on the Nickel Slots CD,
Steve Amaral used a prototype FARGEN Amp


Check out Steve Amaral on the REVEREND Guitar Site


Check out the Nickel Slots on GIBSON'S Website


Check out Flatline Guitars

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