nicholasjamesthomasma.com

For all booking inquiries, please email nikthomasma@yahoo.com NICHOLAS JAMES THOMASMA

Short Bio:

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.

Longer Bio:

Traveling around in a bright orange 1973 Volkswagen Bus, singer songwriter and Earthwork Music artist Nicholas James Thomasma combines stories and songs for a show that can be enjoyed by patrons of 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. The host of Founders Brewing Co. Open Mic for over 15 years, Nicholas is also the curator of a monthly songwriter in-the-round concert series called the Songtellers at the Listening Room in Grand Rapids, MI and is a board member at the Michigan Music Alliance.

NICHOLAS JAMES AND THE BANDWAGON

The Bandwagon is the supporting cast that sometimes backs up Nicholas James Thomasma. When asked if the band played any honky-tonk, Pete Weatherhead slyly replied "Nope. It's more like Hippie-Tonk." Get ready for good times ahead. Hop on the Bandwagon!

The Bandwagon is:

Nicholas James Thomasma - Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica

Pete Weatherhead - Pedal Steel, Fiddle, Harmonies

Alex Austin - Guitar, Vocals, Mandolin

Greg Baxter - Guitar, Production

Dan Hildebrandt - Bass

Brandon Pratt - Drums

Quotes:

"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, Local Spins

"Thoughtful, heartfelt songs, drawn from his life, played in this intimate setting: I found it very appealing and affecting. This is a man who loves his avocation, his vocation, and his city.” -Chad Wedeven, Stolen Wallpaper

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