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Michael Nickolas Solo Guitar Performer

Michael Nickolas Solo Guitar Performer

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5.0 
(3 reviews)
  • Holden, MA
  • Jazz Guitarist
  • Travels up to 60 miles
  • Varies for time and venue.
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Our Love is Here to Stay
  • 1. Our Love is Here to Stay
  • 2. Embraceable You
  • 3. The Girl From Ipanema
  • 4. Do You Know What it Means
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In my studio

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Many years ago!

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Overview

Solo guitar player for cocktail hours and more! Pleasant background music, no vocals.

My background music performances includes Jazz (American Songbook) and Classic Rock/R&B standards along with a bit of classical. Also plenty of holiday music, for the Christmas season. I have a long history as a guitarist, having performed with two different Boston Music Award winning groups. I'm a Berklee College of Music alumni with an extensive music business resume that includes composing music used on national network TV shows!


3 Reviews

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Cindy A. • July 27, 2021

Perfect for our baby shower

We hired Michael to perform background jazz guitar at our baby shower. I’m so glad we did. He added elegance and style to our party. He did such a great job. I highly recommend him.

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Jazz Guitarist
Michael Nickolas Solo Guitar Performer

Response from Michael Nickolas Solo Guitar Performer:

So glad you had me! A good gig for a wonderful family.

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Medina • September 29, 2019

I absolutely loved the service!

He was awesome👍🏻

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Jazz Guitarist
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Kacie M. • September 20, 2018

SO happy we picked Mike for our ceremony music!!

We hired Mike this past weekend for our outdoor ceremony, and are so happy we did! We wanted my entrance to be to a song that meant something to us, which was a song off the radio. We were a bit worried about how it would come out and if people would recognize it and expressed that to Mike. He went above and beyond with turning it into so much more than just the instrumental of the song. My dad even turned to me as we started to walk down the aisle and said "Hey I know this song!". It was amazing. We would 100% suggest him to anyone else!

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Price Range: Varies for time and venue.

Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes

Languages: English

What to Expect

You can expect me to be on time, prepared and professional!

About

Originally from Connecticut, I started guitar lessons at age nine. After studying guitar all through high school, I moved to Boston to attend the Berklee College of Music, graduating Cum Laude. After graduation I played extensively at clubs and colleges throughout the New England area including the Boston Garden, Fleet Center and the House of Blues. Other highlights include a tour of Switzerland, playing in New York City, recording an album in Chicago, and performing in a marketing film produced by Bose Corporation.

In addition to playing in bands, I was teaching myself the art of recording and composition. Music I've created in my home studio has been used on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX and many cable television networks. Shows include "The Voice" and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert". My music has also been used in feature films and in a national ad campaign for Blue Diamond almonds.

Additional Booking Notes

When performing a smaller private function, sound is provided by the guitar amplifier. It is possible for me to provide a microphone, should the client need one for announcements or speeches.

Services Offered

Jazz Guitarist Guitarist

Past Booked Events

July 25, 2021 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm Baby Shower
September 28, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
June 01, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wedding Ceremony
May 25, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm Cocktail Hour in Hudson MA
December 29, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding Reception
December 10, 2015 Cocktail Party

Set List

SWING/STANDARD:
A Foggy Day
At Last
Come Fly With Me
Fly Me to the Moon
Georgia
I’m Beginning to See the Light
Nature Boy
Our Love is Here to Stay
Paper Moon
Summertime
The Way You Look Tonight
They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Too Marvelous for Words

BALLAD:
Embraceable You
For All We Know
How Long Has This Been Going On
My Funny Valentine
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Tenderly
The Nearness of You

BOSSA/LATIN/CALYPSO:
Autumn Leaves
Jamaica Farewell
Oye Como Va
The Girl From Ipanema

BLUSEY
Do You Know What it Means
God Bless the Child
Saint James Infirmary
Since I Fell For You

REGGAE
Knockin On Heavens Door
Waiting in Vain

CLASSICAL:
Andante in C
Andantino in C
Pachelbel - Canon In D
Prelude in A Minor
Prelude in C

CLASSIC ROCK/R&B
Ain’t No Sunshine
Baby I Love Your Way
Be Thankful
Eleanor Rigby
Fields of Gold
For What It’s Worth
Hallelujah
I’ll Take You There
Lean on Me
Let it Be
Let’s Stay Together
Little Wing
Lucy in The Sky With Diamonds
Norwegian Wood
People Get Ready
Purple Rain
She’s Leaving Home
Stand By Me
What’s Going On
You are the Sunshine of My Life
You Look Wonderful Tonight
You've Got a Friend

CHRISTMAS:
Feliz Navidad
Frosty the Snowman
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells
Let It Snow
O Christmas Tree
O Holy Night
Rudolph the Red Nosed
Santa Baby
Silent Night
Silver and Gold
The Chipmunk Song
The Christmas Song
The Christmas Waltz
We Three Kings
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
What Child is This

Influences & Inspiration

I am influenced by a wide variety of players including Carlos Santana, George Benson, John Scofield and Earl Klugh.

Setup Requirements

• Larger performances could require a PA to be provided.

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