Award-winning Blues/Rock
vocalist Nicole Hart
with a smokin' all-star rhythm section from Woodstock, NY |
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John Cariddi, Jerry Marotta, Nicole
Hart, Charlie Kniceley, Pete levin
Rockin' the house in High
Falls, NY |
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Coming to national attention in 2008 on the Blues,
Roots, Soul & R&B scene, Nicole Hart made an impressive
beginning completing three highly successful tours: she
was the featured female performer of Jacksonville Beach,
Florida's “Springing the Blues”; the featured female
headline act of Laconia, New Hampshire's Big Three
Motorcycle Week; she performed many more prominent
festivals, including the Jersey Shore Red Bank Jazz &
Blues Fest, among other renowned venues on the national
circuit. Her initial independent CD release, “NICOLE
HART & THE NRG BAND, LIVE!” received airplay on radio
stations worldwide.
In
2009 she signed with Blues Leaf Records. Her debut
release, "TREASURE," debuted on the Living Blues charts
at # 14, and is still in rotation on XM/Sirius Satellite
Radio and the nationally syndicated Music Choice
television channel. In May 2009, Nicole received the
"Female Vocalist of the Year" award at the Los Angeles
South Bay Music Awards.
As
a modern day Blues woman, Nicole straddles a diverse
musical terrain defined by such icons as Koko Taylor,
Susan Tedeschi, & Bonnie Raitt. |
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You know him from his early start with the band Orleans,
his recordings and tours with Peter Gabriel in the 70's
and 80's, his work with the Indigo Girls, Hall & Oates
and Ani Difranco in the 90's, his work with the Tony
Levin Band in the last eight years, and recent recordings
and performances with Sarah McLachlan, Todd Rundgren and
goth legend Peter Murphy.
Jerry has composed and recorded music for television
shows, video games, and movies while racking up hundreds
of album credits. A skilled vocalist, sax and guitar
player as well, in a world where most drummers and
musicians sound alike, Jerry is a charismatic
legend.
In
addition to his live and recording work, Jerry operates Dreamland Recording Studio in Woodstock, NY |
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As a keyboardist/arranger,
Pete has
performed and recorded with hundreds of Jazz and Pop
artists - including Paul Simon, Annie Lennox, Miles
Davis, David Sanborn, Jaco Pastorius, Robbie Robertson,
Joe Louis Walker and John Scofield - receiving critical
accolades for his work during a 15 year association with
the legendary Gil Evans. Best known for his work in the
Jazz field, Pete released 3 solo albums for Gramavision
Records in the 90s, and in recent years, 3 CDs with his
organ trio - the current release being "Jump!" with Dave
Stryker and Lenny White.
An in-demand New York session keyboardist and arranger, Pete has
also created electronic realizations for hundreds of TV
commercials, dramatic series and feature films,
including “Missing in Action,” “Lean on Me,” “Silver
Bullet,” “Red Scorpion,” “The Color of Money,” “Maniac,”
“Spin City,” “America’s Most Wanted” and “Star Trek.”
But Pete, whose wry sense of humor is never far from the
surface, reveals that his favorite session produced the top-40 hit single “Close to You” by
The Clams - a Spike Jones tribute band - with his
brother, bassist Tony Levin and drummer Steve Gadd. 30 years
later, it's still a cult classic. |
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Teacher, composer and ubiquitous guitarist in the New
York recording studio scene, John has performed and/or
recorded with artists including Steve Marcus, Patti
Austin, Ricki Lee Jones, Angela DeNiro, Annie Haslam,
Nancy Wilson, Joel Grey and Peggy Lee. He has appeared
on Broadway in "Godspell" and "Jesus Christ Superstar."
Over the years, John’s guitar artistry has been heard on
numerous albums, commercials and film scores. His
current activities include live performances in many
special event shows as well as with various inovative
Jazz and Rock groups in the Tri-state area. A master
guitarist with a blazing technique, John\'s dynamic
approach to live performance has made him one of the
most in-demand guitarists in the New York area.
John's recent solo CD release - "Come Together" -
produced by gold/platinum award-winner Dennis Bell for
Guavajamm Records, gives the master guitarist a chance
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A
fixture in the Hudson Valley music scene for over 30
years, Charlie is best known as a consummate side man,
working with a long list of artists including Al
Martino, Jerry Vale, Ron Carter, Eileen Fulton, Joe
Beck, Ed Summerlin, Danny Lewis, Randy Ciarlante, Jack
Dejohnette, Mike DeMicco, Warren Bernhardt, Pete Levin,
Connie Francis, Danny Brubeck, The Hudson Valley
Philharmonic, Mikhail Horowitz, Honi Coles, Billy Reed,
Jimmy Eppard, Brenda Buffalino, Machan Taylor, Mimi
Hines, Hal Linden, Lew Soloff, "Blue" Lou Marini and Rashid Ali. Leading his own Jazz
groups, Charlie has performed at venues all over the
Tri-State area and has been featured at the Edinburgh
International Arts Festival in Scotland. Charlie can
also be found building
signature custom basses for award-winning luthier,
Michael Tobias. |
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Reviews & Press for "TREASURE"
BLUES LEAF RECORDS, RELEASE DATE APRIL 14, 2009
"Fans
who enjoy the blues-infused eclecticism of established
stars Shemekia Copeland and Janiva Magness will find
Hart a kindred spirit." ~ Blues Revue, October/November
2009
"Nicole Hart, with her debut studio release, "Treasure,"
has a multi-octave voice, with both hard and soft edges,
well suited to her contemporary blues, flavored with a
bit of R&B. Get Rhythm, get the blues and get this." ~
Elmore Magazine
"Hart has a stunning voice." ~ Richard Ludmerer, Blues
Wax, November 2009
"The stage caught fire in 8 seconds flat with the roars,
whispers, shouts, and celestial movements of Ms. Hart’s
voice. She is truly one of the best ladies of the
Blues." ~ Michael Wolf Ingmier, Charlotte Blues Society
Live Review, November 2009
"The Blonde Blueser cruises into Syracuse...This Georgia
peach, currently touring in support of her CD,
"Treasure" (Blues Leaf Records) has a supple voice that
can handle the many ranges demanded by the funk, jazz
and rhythm'n'blues musical persuasions." - Sarah Hogan,
Syracuse New Times (Nov 11, 2009)
"In the 16 years that the Blues Summit has been on WMWV,
I've heard a lot of Blues singers & bands. Occasionally
a singer comes along that perks you ear and makes you
think, "Yeah there's something special there." That's
Nicole Hart. " ~ Roy Prescott, 93.5 WMWV's Blues Summit,
Conway, NH
"With a vocalist who can sing practically anything she
wants, and who helps write her own material along with a
tight, hard working band; the Nicole Hart Band is ready
for the next level of national stardom." ~ Ben Cox, Juke
Joint Soul
"Hart unleashes fire and ice that Peggy Lee would’ve
been proud to call her own and she can get as downright
jazzed as Norah Jones." ~ Dr. Blues, Long Island Blues
Society
"A wonderful, sultry voice... with beautiful phrasing,
effortlessly competes with Winehouse and Duffy." ~ Keys
and Chords
"Nicole Hart is one of the best voices in contemporary
blues." ~ History of Blues
“Their initial CD,“Live,” is an in-performance document
that testifies to their confidence and shows Hart's raw
gospel passion and a seriously tight band." ~ RICK KOSTA,
ARTS WRITER, NEW LONDON DAY NEWS, CT
"Nicole is a talent who is on the move up in the biz. I
was impressed by her ability to work the crowd into a
frenzy with her voice. This gal knows how to use her
beauty to enhance her talent without turning it into a
distraction."~ WRITER RICK GRANT, REVIEW, "SPRINGING THE
BLUES"
"What
a stage presence! Gorgeous Nicole Hart sings with power,
passion, and incredible range.. (her) BIG voice hits all
the right notes...but it's the emotion in her voice that
really grabs you." ~ JIM HYNES, Blues Director and Host
of "Blue Monday" - WDVR-FM
"Nicole Hart leads the band with an incredible voice
similar to that of Susan Tedeschi, but with a sound very
much all her own." ~ AL LUNDY, KZUM Radio - NEBRASKA
"Don't let Atlanta native Nicole Hart's movie star good
looks fool you, she can belt out vocals with the best in
music. With her full rich tone, impeccable phrasing and
precise pitch, it's obvious that she is a singer's
singer." ~JERSEY SHORE JAZZ & BLUES FOUNDATION
"Imagine that classic band fronted by a beautiful blonde
with a gospel voice and all the moves of Tina Turner.
Get the picture?" ~ THE WORKING MUSICIAN
"This blonde bombshell’s sweet, sultry and energetic
vocals brought the audience into her hands." ~ The
Journal News
“A big sound steeped in Jazz, R&B, Blues & Rock with
incredibly soulful vocals. This band really knows how to
cook with a blazing musical bonfire.” ~ MUSICMORSELS
“Spectacular vocals & instrumentals bring their
considerable talents together to rock your world: Rhythm
& Blues at its finest!” ~ BARRELHOUSE BLUES, recipient,
USA Today’s coveted “Hot Site” award & “Livin’Blues”;
Gold award for Virtual Excellence on the Web
"High energy, action-packed show. A real crowd pleaser!"
~ RIVERHEAD BLUES FESTIVAL
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2011 |
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Jan 8 |
10pm |
Pete's Saloon - Elmsford, NY |
Jan 13 |
1pm |
Private event - White Plains, NY |
Jan 22 |
9pm |
High Falls Cafe - High Falls, NY |
Feb 5 |
9pm |
Keegan Ales - Kingston, NY |
Mar 12 |
1pm |
Private event -
North Caldwell, NJ |
April 30 |
9pm |
High Falls Cafe - High Falls, NY |
May 14 |
10pm |
Pete's Saloon - Elmsford, NY |
May 28 |
10pm |
Dinosaur BBQ - New York, NY |
May 29 |
1-5pm |
Woodbury Common - Central Valley, NY |
Jun 3 |
11:30-1:30pm |
Journal Square - Jersey City, NJ |
Jun 4 |
3pm |
Cornwall-on-Hudson (NY) Riverfest |
Jun 9 |
12-2pm |
Renaissance Plaza - White Plains, NY |
Jun 12 |
5pm |
Invitational house party - Ringwood, NJ |
Jun 25 |
9:30pm |
Keegan Ales - Kingston, NY |
Jul 15 |
9:30pm |
12 Grapes - Peekskill, NY |
Jul 19 |
7-9pm |
Westfield, NJ venue t.b.a. |
Jul 23 |
7pm |
Rosendale (NY) Street Festival, main
stage |
Aug 6 |
1-5pm |
Woodbury Common - Central Valley, NY |
Sep 3 |
6-10pm |
Ocean Place - Long Branch, NJ |
Sep 5 |
1-5pm |
Woodbury Common - Central Valley, NY |
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