Nicholas James Thomasma is available to perform as a solo act, with a trio or with a full 6 piece band.
For all booking inquiries please contact: nikthomasma@yahoo.com
Nicholas James Thomasma
Traveling around in a bright orange 1973 Volkswagen Bus, singer songwriter and Earthwork Music artist Nicholas James Thomasma combines stories and songs with humor and wit for a show that can be enjoyed by all ages. Whether he’s performing with his backing band Nicholas James and the Bandwagon or as a solo acoustic act, Nicholas charms the audience with his playful sense of humor and real life stories. An award winning songwriter, Nicholas is also the curator of a monthly songwriter in-the-round concert series called the Songtellers at the Midtown in Grand Rapids, MI and is the Secretary for the Michigan Music Alliance.
"Singer-songwriter Nicholas James Thomasma is a Grand Rapids native and a Michigander to the core. He even has the Great Lakes tattooed on his arm and professes real love for the region in earthy, country-imbued songs drenched in honesty and authenticity. Thomasma also happens to be a supremely talented singer. . ." - John Sinkevics, The Grand Rapids Press "Nicholas James Thomasma, aka Nicholas James, is one of West Michigan's rising singer-songwriter stars." - John Sinkevics, Local Spins
Nicholas James and the Bandwagon
The Bandwagon is the rolling cavalcade of musicians that make up the supporting cast behind Nicholas James Thomasma. This is the kind of band you want to bbq with. This is the type of band you want to have a beer with. This is the kind of band you can roll up your sleeves and work to. This is the kind of band you can kick off your shoes and dance to. What kind of band is it? It's that kind of band. Good times ahead. Hop on the Bandwagon!
The Bandwagon is:
Nicholas James Thomasma - Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Songwriter
Pete Weatherhead - Pedal Steel, Fiddle, Harmony Vocals
Greg Baxter - Guitar, Production
Alex Austin - Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals
Dan Hildebrandt- Bass
Brandon Pratt - Drums
Nicholas James Trio
Nicholas James Thomasma - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica
Dan Hildebrandt - Upright Bass and Vocals
Alex Austin - Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Mandolin and Vocals