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MILES NIELSEN

About Me

Miles Nielsen-
A Rockford, IL born singer/songwriter came into this world knowing that life would be a journey filled with musical adventure and tall tales. A bloodline of music stemming back to his great grandfather, grandfather, and father, left Miles no choice but to follow in the same musical footsteps that had been stamped out before him. Miles stated, “ Most of my childhood was spent on a tour bus traveling across the country with Cheap Trick.” That is where his songwriting began to develop. The songs that began to pour out were obvious childhood wonders “ No New Skin Ever Again “ a tale that is a constant about a child’s wonder if his first serious wound would ever heal. “ Don’t Wanna Be a Bricked UP Window “ looked at life through an old windows’ mind as to the loss of never seeing or dreaming again. These were just a few of the songs that sparked Miles into believing that there was a better way to daydream. “Songwriting has always been a way for me to meld the world of dreams and real life together.” The songwriting process that Miles has developed is a testament to a life dedicated to music. Miles Nielsen live is an emotional intimate experience that will leave you wanting to laugh, cry, dance, and dream……. “ Music is the only language that can speak to everyone’s soul.”
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Member Since: 19/09/2006
Band Website: milesnielsen.com
Band Members: Miles Nielsen- Voice/Guitars
Daniel James McMahon- Electric Guitars/Voice
Andrew Scarpaci- Electric/Upright Bass
Micky Rosenquist- Big Drums
Charles Koltak- Little Drums/Percussion
Daxx X Nielsen- Medium Drums
Hayward Williams- Guitars/Voice
Barton Bishoff- Guitars

Influences: The Beatles, Cheap Trick, Jellyfish, Otis Redding, Modern Day Street Noise, the Jayhawks, Gram Parsons, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Tom Waits, Robert Johnson
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Absolute Power Pop Review:
Miles Nielsen-Miles. The debut album from this Illinois pop-rocker (and son of Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen) is an engaging treat. Nielsen describes his sound as "Beatlesque cosmic Americana", and he's hit the nail on the head as these tunes are melodic, trippy and rootsy - often at the same time. Listen to "A Festival", the shambolic and charming opening track, and you'll be sucked in. "Gravity Girl" is another winner, sounding like what his dad's band might have been had they gone in a more countrified direction. Also of note: the bouncy "1938", "Don't You" (which reminds me of another similar rock scion, Jordan Zevon), and the sinuous rocker "Hey Hey Hey". The broad appeal of this disc should find him fans the indie and Americana crowds as well as the power poppers.

CD Baby Review:
“Beatlesque Cosmic Americana.” That is how Miles Nielsen describes his music and he is right on the money. He has a gruff and ragged voice that still manages to come across as warm and inviting. Musically, Miles uses Beatles bounce, barroom twang, and bells-n-whistles production techniques to create lush pop and folk that plays nicely against the melancholy his songs convey. It is as if Josh Rouse sang for Jellyfish in some alternate universe of goodness.

Rockford Register Star Review:
On Rockford native Miles Nielsen’s solo debut CD, “Miles,” his surly voice among melodic and poppy kaleidoscopic songs is appealing. A Beatles-esque formula with straightforward lyrics about relationships, love and life experiences can be found in this collection. “A Festival” starts off the CD with a dreamy keyboard/flute interlude that introduces Miles’ best Bob Dylan- and Tom Petty-inspired vocals. CD closer “The Crown” displays a melancholic-yet-uplifting mood. — Kelley Simms, Rockford Register Star
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

PRESS FROM ROCKFORD RELEASE SHOW!

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Rockford release show at Krypto.  The Rockford Register Star did a write up, so check it out if you haven't seen it yet:http://www.rrstar.com/multimedia/x195982...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:17:00 GMT

CD Release Show at Double Door!

The moment you have all been waiting for...Miles Nielsen CD Release Party at Double Door with Mike Mangione! Come out to Wicker Park's finest and enjoy music, drinks, and a Piece Pizza gift certific...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:17:00 GMT

A Service Industry.... we will be the weak!!

Living in the Midwest in " small town america " how is it that all we (United States) are becoming is a service industry nation.... How will we survive on Chili's Applebee's Friday's alone ( not to be...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:03:00 GMT

Nashville/Georgia Trip....

Hey folks and friends..... just wondering if anyone has any support slots or private parties that may be in need of some music.... I will be spending some time in Nashville towards the end of Feb. and...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:27:00 GMT

Studio Work......

If you're thinking of recording, and are looking for a great place to come and do so....please contact me!!Miles
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:16:00 GMT