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The Dan Nicholas Quartet

  • Barncastle Hotel & Restaurant 125 South Street Blue Hill, ME, 04614 United States (map)

Dan Nicholas - guitar

Nick Hempton - tenor saxophone

Kyle Koehler - organ

Jason Tiemann - drums

Dan Nicholas is a New York City based guitarist, composer and band leader. Nicholas' playing is deeply rooted in Bebop and swing with a bluesy edge. In addition to jazz, he draws inpiration from RnB, soul, classical music, rock and roll, and a variety of Brazilian music and other music from around the globe. He is is often found leading hard driving quintets, grooving in soulful organ based groups, playing impressionistic solo guitar, or providing empathetic accompaniment to vocalists. In a diverse career he has worked with the likes of Jeremy Pelt, Ed Cherry, Joy Brown, Gary Smulyan, Mike LeDonne and Grant Stewart, among many others.

Saxophonist Nick Hempton is a veteran of the NYC jazz scene and has brought his groups to most venues as well performing regularly in Europe and Asia. Possessed of giant sound and a tough but classy delivery, he's a gritty, honest and romantic player.

"On stage, in the studio and on the road, Nick Hempton continues to bring big fat grooves, a deep sense of swing, strong melodies and either stronger rhythms to audiences everywhere" - All About Jazz

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE! Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:30pm. The Barn is stocked with a bar, but no food - we recommend making a reservation at our restaurant adjacent to the venue beforehand!

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