DATE: AUGUST 21, 2013
FROM: ALEXANDRA GREENBERG/AARON FETERL–MSO PR
22-YEAR-OLD GUITAR PRODIGY
JARED JAMES NICHOLS
PERFORMS “LET YOU GO”
(FROM HIS NEWLY RELEASED EP ‘OLD GLORY & THE WILD REVIVAL’) ON
AXS TV LIVE
CHECK OUT THE PERFORMANCE HERE:
HTTP://YOUTU.BE/LNKI2K_J-BK
NEW TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED ON
“THE WILD REVIVAL TOUR”
STREAM THE EP NOW AT MUSICRADAR.COM
Cover art for Old Glory & The Wild Revival
“Jared James Nichols might still be a brand-new name to most music fans, but with the release of his first studio effort, a blistering five-song EP called Old Glory & The Wild Revival, the 22-year-old East Troy, Wisconsin native could be on everyone’s lips by the end of the year…All five tracks…display Nichols’ extravagant, deliciously unhinged guitar skills, as well as the remarkably intuitive yet free-wheeling support of his rhythm section…”
—MUSICRADAR.COM, July 23, 2013
“Jared James Nichols is a true testament to the blues of old, and the revival we are seeing today. Doing his idols proud, Jared hones the likes of Stevie Ray and Kenny Wayne, with soulful swagger and downright dirty, gritty howls. His guitar wails at his command, delivering classic undertones with riffs of his own device…”
—BLUESROCKREVIEW.COM, July 29, 2013
“Old Glory & The Wild Revival is authentic, gritty, soulful blues delivered by a twenty-two year old singer/guitarist named Jared James Nichols. It is hard to believe that someone his age could perform or even understand the intricacies and nuances of the Blues so well, but Nichols not only gets it, he excels at it. The five songs on this EP are reminiscent of such influential power house artists as Stevie Ray Vaughn and Kenny Wayne Sheppard.”
—PUREGRAINAUDIO.COM, August 5, 2013
JARED JAMES NICHOLS–the 22-year-old blues rock prodigy–joined AXS TV LIVE this week (8/19) in their studio to perform his song “Let You Go” from his recently released first studio EP OLD GLORY & THE WILD REVIVAL, on Swing House Quality Recordings. The emerging singer, songwriter, and performer also announced additional tour dates on his “THE WILD REVIVAL TOUR” (full tour itinerary below), including several appearances in front of his hometown crowd at the Harley Davidson 110th Anniversary Concert over Labor Day Weekend in Milwaukee, WI (also performing will be Aerosmith, Kid Rock and Toby Keith, among others).
Watch JARED’s performance on AXS TV LIVE here:
“Let You Go” – http://youtu.be/LNKI2k_j-Bk
The new EP–produced by Warren Huart (Aerosmith, The Fray)–exemplifies the gritty blues and classic rock ‘n roll that JARED embodies. Check out OLD GLORY & THE WILD REVIVAL currently streaming on MUSICRADAR.COM: www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/ep-premiere-jared-james-nichols-old-glory-the-wild-revival-580769.
JARED is a very welcome addition to the new wave of classic rock & R&B influenced acts like Gary Clark Jr., Vintage Trouble, and The Stone Foxes with a work ethic and charisma that is virtually unmatched. JARED gets down to the nitty-gritty with songs that hit close to home, touching on the timeless blues aesthetic in every way possible while still managing to put his own thoughtful twist on it. He keeps that sound pumping, turning any room into an instant party, eliciting stunned looks for his mesmerizing guitar licks.
You can purchase Old Glory & The Wild Revival at this iTunes link.
The track listing for Old Glory & The Wild Revival:
1. Blackfoot
2. Let You Go
3. Can You Feel It?
4. Sometimes…
5. Take My Hand
JARED JAMES NICHOLS’ tour dates are as follows:
DATE | CITY | VENUE | |
Wed | 8/21 | Hollywood, CA | On The Rox (The Roxy) |
Sun 8/25 Port. Washington, WI Grafton Blues Assoc.
Harley Davidson 110th Anniversary Concert |
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Thurs | 8/29 | Milwaukee, WI | Veterans Park Stage |
Sat | 8/31 | Milwaukee, WI | Veterans Park Stage |
Sun | 9/1 | Milwaukee, WI | Veterans Park Stage |
Mon | 9/2 | Louiseville, KY | The Hideaway |
Wed | 9/4 | St. Louis, MO | BB’s Jazz and Soups |
Fri | 9/6 | Greenfield, IN | Carol’s Cornerstone Café |
About JARED JAMES NICHOLS:
Born in East Troy, Wisconsin and raised near Waukesha (hometown of Les Paul), JARED was influenced by the classic playing of Son House, Freddy King, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Eric Clapton. As a teen JARED worked at a resort and would sneak onstage in off hours and mimic the licks and moves of his hero, Stevie Ray Vaughn. Honing his craft and performing since the age of 13, he began attending local Milwaukee and Chicago blues jams, learning from legends who took him under his wing and shared the stage with the young rocker. Having played well over 500+ gigs by the time he was 21, JARED had settled into his sound – what he describes as “Blues Soul Power” – melting faces with his intricate guitar solos and causing crowds to swoon with his to-the-point lyrics and rugged vocals. In addition to playing some of the top clubs and festivals across America, JARED has opened and shared the stage with the likes of Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Derek Trucks and Honey Boy Edwards, to name a few. At 20 years old he moved to Hollywood and met up with Swedish musicians Dennis Holm (drums) & Eric Sandin (bass) forming a electrifying Power Trio. Taking pieces of traditional delta blues, 70’s classic rock and a dash of modern indie garage makes up the sounds of JARED‘s Flying V propelled songs. JARED won the 2010 Jerry Horton guitar contest, 2011 Les Paul Tribute Contest, as well as Musicians Institute’s 2011 “Outstanding Guitarist Award”. JARED’s first recording entitled Live at the Viper RoomEP was released in June 2012 and has been well received among music and guitar aficionados around the world garnering features in both Guitar World and Guitar Player magazines. After gaining steam with the EP and his performances around LA, JARED was invited to play onstage with rock superstars Joey Belladonna, Alex Skolnick, Marco Mendoza and Glen Sobel during D’Addario’s Artist Appreciation Party at the 2012-2013 Winter NAMM Show. After having a very successful southwestern tour this past March, with excellent showings throughout SXSW, JARED signed with Sony/MTV’s Hype Music Publishing. In addition, JARED has been causing a buzz with such noteworthy musicians and industry heavyweights as Steven Tyler, Joe Bonamassa, producers Eddie Kramer, Jack Douglas and Warren Huart. Expect big things from JAREDJAMES NICHOLS to come.
For more information on JARED JAMES NICHOLS, check out the following:
https://www.facebook.com/Jaredjamesnichols
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNgEgp4uWs0
http://www.reverbnation.com/jaredjamesnichols
twitter/instagram: @jjnicholsmusic
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818.380.0400
Alexandra Greenberg x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
Aaron Feterl x237, aaron@msopr.com