Today I’m releasing my BRAND NEW music video for my song 100 Strong, the title track from my debut album!
Buy “100 Strong” now on iTunes.
Director and Editor – Bianca Crampton
Director of Photography – Karli McAllister
Hair & Makeup by Lena Chavez
Special Thanks to Niall David
It’s been a while, I know. But I’ve been hard at work, writing and recording these two brand new holiday songs to share with you! It’s a little bit Naughty & a little bit Nice. I hope you enjoy…
Nice: Cover of Silent Night - arr. by myself & Adam Rossi.
Naughty: “Pass Me a Drink (It’s Christmas)” written by myself & Adam Rossi. A slightly more quirky and sarcastic celebration of the season:
A sneak peak from the video shoot we just had this past weekend for ’100 Strong.’ Official release in January 2013, stay tuned…
Special Thanks to all those who made it happen! Karli McAllister, Bianca Crampton, Lena Chavez & Niall David!
Highlights from the SF MUSIC TECH:
Pandora Founder, Tim Westergren. Mr. Westergren argued passionately against what he calls the current ‘discrimination against internet radio.’ Pandora is currently heavily involved in a battle over the royalty rate paid out from their internet radio service. He says the financial market is so hostile that it is suffocating the internet ratio movement – which is ultimately going to hurt artists. Unfortunately, this battle has been playing out in sound bites, says Tim, and it can sometimes be painted to seem that Pandora is anti-artist. Mr. Westergren earnestly said that he believes even though the process may be a painful one, that years down to road people will look back and see that Pandora has always cared hugely about the artist.
Another of my favorite panels was the “Artist Revenue Streams” panel, featured Jean Cook, co-manager and Director of Programs at the Future of Music Coalition. The FMC has done an earnings breakdown of the various income streams of a working musician. Professional folk artist, Erin Mckeown participated in this study as well, and spoke in the panel on her own musician income streams. The FMC identified a total of 42 main income streams for today’s musicians. I would encourage every musician, artist and creator in this industry to check out their study – online at money.futureofmusic.org – and see how they fit in. This panel was particularly interesting as an artist, because it proves in detail that there is a variety of ways to earn a living in the music world. There is room for all of us and we can decide what our income ‘pie’ ultimately looks like.
An informative, empowering and inspiring day at the SF Music Tech Conference – and if you missed it, don’t despair! They happen twice a year, so stay posted at their website, http://www.sfmusictech.com/ and I’ll see you there next time around!
We had too much fun putting together this video for our show this Friday at Viracocha 
We are super excited to be playing at Viracocha on Friday, September 21st! This venue is one of the most dramatic and beautiful spots in the city – and we are going to fill it with music. Join us on the 21st!
More info at:
Poster Design by Bianca Crampton:
http://designbybianca.com
We had such a great time playing Napa City Nights this year! Check out this video of one of my new songs, “Worst Part” and let me know what you think
That’s Kevin Lofton on Bass, Ricky Carter on Drums and Adam Rossi on the Keys.
Friday, 8/24 at Granary Pizza & Nighclub
7pm to 9pm – Eugene, OR
Saturday, 8/25 – House Concert
4pm to 6pm – Portland, OR
Email info@whitneynichole.com for details.
Tuesday, 8/28 at Anthem Coffee
7pm to 9pm – Tacoma, WA
Wednesday, 8/29 at Enlighten Cafe
7pm to 9pm – Tacoma, WA
Friday, 8/31 at Vintage Wine Bar
8pm to 10pm – Redding, CA
Hi Friends!
Keeley & I are at it again. Planning our 3rd tour together – and we hope to see you on the way! Here’s a list of cities we are hoping to visit:
Redding, CA
Eugene, OR
Portland, OR
Tacoma, WA
Seattle, WA
Walla Walla, WA
Eureka, CA
Mendocino, CA
See your town on that list? Well, as much as we love performing in clubs, wine bars and fancy restaurants… our absolute favorite kind of show is an intimate house concert. Bonus points if you have a piano. Email (booking@whitneynichole.com) to book us at your very own intimate House Concert!
Don’t see your hometown on that list? Hit us up on Facebook and Twitter – and let us know you want to see us! We will do our best to make a stop near you
Very excited to be playing Napa City Nights again this year. This festival is one of my favorite shows of the year – warm weather + outdoor amphitheater + no cover + incredible wine = amazing musical experience! Save the date, Friday August 17th, 2012.
I’m also looking forward to playing with Kaitlin McGaw in her June Residency at Bazaar Cafe. I’ll be joining Kaitlin, along with David Luning on Tuesday, June 19th – hope to see you there!
Then I’ll be heading over to Brick & Mortar in San Francisco for a full band show on Tuesday, August 21st, 2012. Also playing that night will be the incredible band Measure – on tour out from Brooklyn. Show starts at 8pm and begins with yours truly. Hope to see you there!
More shows to be announced soon… along with a late Summer Tour with the always lovely Keeley Valentino!
