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Thomas Nicholas Band
Rock / Acoustic

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6/19/2005

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www.ThomasIanNicholas.com

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Band Members:..
Thomas Ian Nicholas- Guitar and Vocals
Thai Long Ly- Bass
Shay Godwin- Drums
Phil Frechette- Lead Guitar

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Influences

Influences: Switchfoot, Foofighters, John Mayer and WILL

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Upcoming Shows

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Dec 3 2009

9:00P

Harvelle’s (Acoustic)

Santa Monica, California

Dec 4 2009

9:00P

Pancakes and Booze 8 (Acoustic)

Culver City, California

Dec 16 2009

10:00P

the Viper Room

West Hollywood, California

Dec 26 2009

10:00P

McDunna’s (Acoustic)

Chicago, Illinois

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About Thomas Nicholas Band

BIOGRAPHY

There are three sure-fire phrases that will make any rock and roll fan wrinkle up his nose: “High School Musical,” “boy band” and “actor-turned-musician.”

The last phrase in particular is among the ugliest terms in music journalism, and for good reason. Just look at the recent track record: From Russell Crowe to Lindsey Lohan ... well, let’s just say it hasn’t been a very pretty sight. Thanks to those people and others (We’re looking at you, Kevin Bacon), any actor who wants an honest shot at a career in music has a long, dark road ahead of him.

Fortunately for all of us, “actor-turned-musician” Thomas Ian Nicholas has two weapons in his corner. First, he’s been playing music for over half his life and can write a pop song like nobody’s business. And second, that long road we were talking about? Doesn’t bother him one bit.

Thom has been, is, and to some degree will always be known as Kevin from the “American Pie” movies. That’s right, he was that nice kid, that wholesome kid ... that kid who got to make out with Tara Reid. Whereas to most young men the idea of living with that identity is not such a bad proposition, Nicholas has the desire, not to mention the talent, to be so much more.

“I didn’t really get pigeonholed with that film. I didn’t do the pie. I didn’t do my friend’s mom,” he laughs.

“So the idea that people know me from ‘American Pie’ is a positive thing. Any sort of success that I have achieved in my career as an actor, it’s a total blessing,” he adds, “but right now, music is my passion, and I’m putting a lot of hard work into making that a reality.”

Which brings us to the present day, mere months away from the release of Nicholas’ debut album, Without Warning (released nationwide on January 15, 2008). It’s an upbeat, “O.C.”-worthy album of pop-rock filled with more hooks than a bait shop. It features collaborations with rock legends like Bruce Kulick (KISS), Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction) and John Corabi (Mötley Crüe). And it could melt the hearts of today’s TRL-loving teens faster than you can say, “John Mayer.”

Musically, Thom draws from a solid crop of influences – from Switchfoot to Springsteen – that have helped him learn the art of writing a pop song while keeping a foot in rock and roll. His music is polished enough to swagger right onto the radio, but raw enough to sound honest – and, it’s worth mentioning, is much more rock and roll than you’d ever expect from someone who’s had the dubious honor of being tagged Seventeen Magazine’s “It Boy.”

“When it comes to the lyric side, I aspire to be one-tenth of John Mayer. His lyrics are unbeatable,” Thom says. “I also side with the Beatles, only in the sense that I’m a big fan of cool melody lines and changes that are unexpected. I know that we broke the mold a couple of times.”

Nicholas’ love affair with music began at age 14 when, , he began searching for new ways to express himself.

“There was always a guitar sitting in the corner of my house that belonged to my mom. It was always sitting there taunting me,” Thom recalls with a laugh. “At that point, I’d had my first success in the acting world with ‘Rookie of the Year.’ And there is a lot of downtime between jobs in the acting world, so I picked up the guitar, and I was inspired to write. I would play for, like, two hours every day for the first year just to try to be able to play my favorite Nirvana tunes.”

Nicholas continued to write and play music both as a solo musician and as part of a band for the next decade until finally, slowly, he realized that it had become much more for him than just a part-time muse. He began to long for a different sort of forum, one that would allow him to communicate more directly with people, without a character, without a script. That longing led him onto the stage as a solo acoustic performer, where for the first time he was able to interact with people with, as Thom puts it, “no frills, nothing to hide behind. It’s just straight-up and raw. That way, people can decide for themselves whether or not I suck!”

“Music is more personal than acting,” he explains. “In acting, I’m portraying a character that someone else has written, whereas in music, I’m expressing something that I’ve written. So there’s a different connection. Not to say that I don’t believe what I’m doing when I’m acting, but it just comes from a different part of my soul when I’m singing.” 
Pop success hasn’t exactly been handed to Nicholas on a silver platter. Maybe it’s because of his stubborn refusal to get a high-profile DUI, or his inability to “forget” to wear underwear around the paparazzi. In a way, though, that’s a good thing. Thom’s music has actual integrity, and it would be a shame to lose sight of that fact just because he accepted the first major label deal that came his way.

For Nicholas, this time in his life isn’t about red carpets. He’s not worried about dating the “right girl” or answering questions about “who he’s wearing” at the Oscars. It’s more about connecting with fans – no, with people – at all costs, even if that means marching into a club with no one by his side but his trusty guitar, playing intimate sets of stripped-down pop classics-to-be and spending the rest of his night interacting with the crowd.

“I’m definitely doing the hustle, not the free ride,” Thom states proudly. “Once you have a finished album and tell people you’re releasing it yourself, pretty soon managers are wanting to do conference calls and A&R reps from record labels are taking you out to lunch. But I’m booking all of these shows myself. I’m hustling. I’m playing a show and then afterwards selling my CDs myself.”

“The momentum has been really cool. It’s been like a train that kind of starts out with a little bit of coal, and then as you get it moving and you keep putting energy into it, you start to pick up speed,” he says. “From the standpoint of what makes it all worthwhile at the end of the day, when I’m chilling in a rocking chair and telling my grandkids about my music career, it’s to be able to be in a position where I can affect the world in a positive way.”

Remember that long, dark road? Bring it on.

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~Ghost~	Nov 8 2009 7:55 PM Thom, It's great to hear about your new movie project, and yep, you know it, I'm very excited about your new album ;) 2010 will ROCK for you and your fans! Have a great November, diane
smart flavor	Nov 8 2009 7:55 PM hey how are you? I am good just wanted to show love and support to your page and to say thanks for the add on here. Hope your having a good weekend take care ttyl :)
20 GRIT on The Metal Scene T.V Show Nov 24th 10PM Online Now!	Nov 5 2009 7:33 AM Just stopping by, Happy Wednesday.
Deni Lonely	Oct 28 2009 1:22 AM Thank you!!
[futureaudio.de] Music Production	Oct 28 2009 1:22 AM We hope youre fine ? We wish you a nice weekend :oooooo)
STILL PHANTOMS (Playing Dipiazzas 11/13)	Oct 28 2009 1:22 AM hey whats up? what are you up to today? -STILL PHANTOMS
~Baby Girl~	Oct 28 2009 1:22 AM i am glade to see that your still doing your music thing.. I remember seeing you in concert a very long time ago at a church in Santa Maria, ca...you are very talented keep up the good songs. Love it Jenn
Atrophy	Oct 28 2009 1:21 AM Showin' love from ....Manhattan NYC.... I hope you enjoy :)
Derek	Oct 28 2009 1:21 AM Hoping you guys have a blast seeing U2 at the Rose Bowl; The Edge is an incredible live guitarist; seen the band twice!
DarkArt	Oct 28 2009 1:21 AM thank you
Hannah G.B.	Oct 10 2009 9:09 AM hey thanks for the add man come by and check me out soon
Margaret	Oct 10 2009 9:07 AM Nature is sexy also!
Enza	Oct 10 2009 9:06 AM Thanks for the add, real Kool, duse!!
Southern Gentleman	Oct 8 2009 8:23 PM More LA shows please Thom. I miss you guys. Or Vegas. Wait- how about a Hawaii show?? Pipeline Cafe in Honolulu maybe? You would be a great excuse for my next Hawaii trip!! -Alan
Vodnik☂	Oct 8 2009 8:23 PM Dude! I have seen you at my church in Las Vegas before
Oriah Livingston	Oct 8 2009 8:23 PM Hey guys what's up?? :D
Ryan Dalusung	Oct 8 2009 8:23 PM i dont know if thomas nicholas actuallly reads these comments but i'm a fan of your film work and when i listened to your tunes i instantly dug em. thanks for the add! -Ryan Dalusung
Diana	Oct 8 2009 8:23 PM Hey hey Thom! How's it goin? Just thought i'd stop by 2 say hi.
·●·Cupid's Chokehold·●·	Oct 8 2009 8:21 PM Ehy!! Thanks so much for the add! :) I have listen some your songs! cool and great songs ;) super great your profile also! What's up? XOXO
Mr. Brick Jones Medium/Prophet/Artist/Entertainer	Sep 29 2009 5:16 AM Thanks for the ADD ! Comment on my page anytime ! YOU ROCK ! Mr. Brick Jones, " Peace, Love and Art "
shredder	Sep 29 2009 5:16 AM hey Thom! i heard that you are going to be at the dewey beach conference...?! can you let me know how that goes? i've been wanting to get out there for that now for several (7?) years now, so i'd be interesting to get your perspective on it. oh yeah, if you would want to get back to minnesota anytime for another show on a tour or whatever i got a venue for you. ~s
Norma Online Now!	Sep 29 2009 5:16 AM just wanted to say hi. i love your music!! hope all is well and good luck.
Diana	Sep 29 2009 5:16 AM Just thought I'd drop by 2 say hi! Lol! How's it goin?
Atrophy	Sep 29 2009 5:15 AM Showin' love from NYC! Hope you enjoy:)
Denise	Sep 29 2009 5:14 AM I met you last year @ the bitterend... You need to come back to NYC and rock out Oct. 22-24! I don't live there anymore, so those dates aren't negotiable.

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