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Thomas Ian Nicholas
Rock / Acoustic

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6/19/2005

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NEXT CONCERTS:
08/22 - Normal, IL
08/23 - Lincolnshire, IL

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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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Aug 22 2008

8:00P

NV Ultra Lounge (Acoustic)

Normal, Illinois

Aug 23 2008

11:00P

Flatlanders (Acoustic)

Lincolnshire, Illinois

Aug 29 2008

7:00P

The Loft (Nicholas & Maki)

Tempe, Arizona

Aug 30 2008

7:00P

Cave Creek Coffee Company (Nicholas & Mark)

Cave Creek, Arizona

Aug 31 2008

9:30P

Plush Lounge (Nicholas & Maki)

Tucson, Arizona

Sep 12 2008

9:00P

Pearl @Grand Sierra Resort

Reno, Nevada

Sep 19 2008

10:00P

Joe’s of Lafayette

Lafayette, California

Sep 27 2008

3:00P

Pancake Day (Acoustic)

Centerville, Iowa

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About Thomas Ian Nicholas

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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Jerry	Aug 19 2008 2:15 PM Hey Thom! You ARE the coolest of the cool, bud! It was AWESOME to see you perform at Potter's Place this past Sunday! Thanks for your kindness and the shout out quoting me for your "sweating like s Sox fan at a Cubs game"! By the way, I LOVED your acoustic Led Zep cover of "Over the Hills and Far Away"! That was uber-cool! Looking forward to seeing you again in the future! Kind regards, Your fan ~ Jerry
Allie-Cat	Aug 19 2008 4:39 PM Thank you so much for coming to Potter's on Sunday...everyone had such a great time! I really hope if/when you make it out this way again you will come back and do another show.
Zach	Aug 18 2008 9:24 PM Hey Thomas- I must say....you playing at the Metro was random but I'm glad you did. I liked your music. You seem like a stand up guy. I hope you can get back out to Chicago soon so we can party it up.
Leland Tycé Broncho	Aug 18 2008 1:40 PM Hey Thomas Ian Nicholas, I have heard you Without Warning album and I gotta say it is grrreeeaaatt!! I loovvee it and I may have forgotten to say thanks for the add request and how are you lately???<p>Loves and Kisses... Leland Tycé Broncho
P.R. Girl	Aug 18 2008 1:43 PM How's Thom??? ;)
Taito	Aug 18 2008 6:26 PM http://www. ticketweb. com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=294539 here is a link for the tickets for Saturdays show.
Team Lowes Rocks!!!!!!!	Aug 17 2008 1:11 AM Thom, I had a great time at the Vox show in Vegas! Great new stuff. Hope to see you again soon!
Sir Gabriel	Aug 17 2008 9:11 AM Sup mang? You gonna go on Jay's show again anytime soon? He gave you a little shit the second time, but he was just fuckin around.
Anawhym 6 FREE DOWNLOADS	Aug 17 2008 5:26 PM ey wats up,havent talked to u in awhile,get back at me when u get a chance much love, Anawhym (on a whim)
KIllA CAM	Aug 17 2008 10:24 PM what up thomas
Laura	Aug 18 2008 3:38 AM Great show tonight at Potter's! You rocked! The shirt fits great....thanks!! =) Okay so it is 5 1/2 hours to Centerville, IA from Aurora but see you could just leave at 8am.... EEK!! It would be great though to see you with BOJ and celebrate my bday!!
Gerson	Aug 18 2008 11:46 AM Hope you have a great day!! take care...
LnK! [Rest In Peace, Momma.]	Aug 18 2008 6:42 AM I was in Naperville the day before your acoustic show! Couldn't make it out the day after since I remembered the date wrong. :( Hope it won't be years till you come back to northern Illinois.
♥G l o r i a J u l i s s a.	Aug 14 2008 7:31 PM OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! AND I LOVE YOUR MUSIC!!!!
Geoff & FC RATED R	Aug 14 2008 5:16 AM Will the Band "rookie of the year" yell out "Henry, Henry, Henry.!" like I did in October of 1992 when you were making Rookie Of The Year. cheers and Henry beers, geoff & fc rated r
Robb	Aug 13 2008 9:43 PM Hey Thom , I hope you have a great Show in Valpo Bro Wish I could make it Keep in touch ~ Peace Always ~
camilla	Aug 13 2008 2:13 PM hey thomas!!what's up?you're doing a lot of travels.. will you go also on holiday? xxx p.s.I LOVE your album!wow thanks to "american pie" I found a very talented singer and actor!=) you're great..good luck for all!!
Kaylan Romero	Aug 13 2008 3:35 AM Hey Thom! You look like your having a BLAZIZAST! Rock on man. Cant wait to catch an LA show! =] -K
Soul Puncherz	Aug 13 2008 12:00 AM check out our songs thanks hope you had a good day :)
Jesse	Aug 12 2008 8:52 PM Hey Thomas, Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday.
DJ Timbo	Aug 12 2008 6:48 PM Rock out with you C#ck out. Love the new pic. You coming out to my Homecoming Party Mang! Can you please wear a Cubs uniform!
Tink	Aug 12 2008 6:30 PM Hope to see you this thursday in Valpo!
~Green Eyed Devil~	Aug 12 2008 8:52 AM Just thought I'd stop in and say hi! Hope you're having a great week so far :)
LITA'S GHOST	Aug 12 2008 1:56 PM Thanks for the add and rock on. You sound great!

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