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Nick Amoroso

About Me


"Finally, Shurman has a truly great drummer." - John Popper, Blues Traveler
"Nick's a great drummer who plays like a seasoned professional." - John "J.R." Robinson , studio legend
"This guy puts it down!" - Mario Calire , Ozomatli
“Nick is a brilliant drummer and a brilliant bloke! Always a pleasure to work with.” - David Newton , producer/engineer
"A great player. Very inspiring!" - Al Webster , Jeff Healey Band
"An absolutely amazing drummer. DAMN AM I GLAD I MADE THAT CALL!!" - Aaron Beavers, Shurman
"Nick is a consummate professional, and a true music lover. He does his homework like no drummer i've ever worked with. He knows the songs inside and out. Backwards and forwards. Nick is a great person to have as a rudder for the band. He is someone you can count on, hands down, to do the job right. His time is impeccable, and he has a power and an energy that drives and moves the songs and the band." - Matt Nathanson , Vanguard recording artist
"Nick absolutely rocks! He came in and knew my songs as well as my usual drummer, fit right in with his positive, do-it-right attitude, and was so encouraging about the music. His genuine enthusiasm is infectious and would be such an asset to any band or songwriter." - Elyse Haren , singer/songwriter
"I've had the pleasure of working with Nick on two projects which are stylistically quite different from each other. He has a great understanding of how to approach a song, and can lay back in the pocket or come out firing with all kinds of chops. His versatility makes him a great asset for recording artists looking to bring their songs into fruition, or for anyone who needs a solid, precise backbone to their project(s)." - Omarr Escoffie, Slow Car Crash
"It's a pleasure playing with Nick. He brought a much-needed power, professionalism, and reliability to the live show that allowed us to elevate the whole performance. The fact that he can launch into anything from Pat Benatar to Slayer to The Outfield without missing a beat doesn't hurt, either." - Aaron Tap, Matt Nathanson , The Paula Kelley Orchestra
"Nick has such an amazing grasp of where a song can and should go, not just rhythmically or dynamically, but melodically, harmonically, and sonically overall." - Shane Mills, One Silver Astronaut
"I grew up a drummer, so I'm very picky. I picked the right one in Nick Amoroso. Powerful, creative and 'on' like a metronome. He serves the song instead of taking away from it - combining the best qualities of John Bonham and Ringo Starr. Perfect for singer-songwriters." - Bryan Master , singer/songwriter
"Nick Amoroso is solid, tasteful, and really plays for the sake of the song. Great drummer AND a great guy!" - Kelly Burgos , singer/songwriter
"It feels very natural playing with Nick. His professionalism and charisma should be an example to other musicians looking to get into this business." - Dillon Campbell , singer/songwriter
"Nick is one of those rare drummers who can play with sensitivity and power simultaneously. Completing the song - not competing with it - is his goal and he does just that." - Steve LeBlanc, A Fine Frenzy
"Nick Amoroso has the key ingredients for a musician - he listens & follows the vocals & melody, complimenting the song in the best way possible. He is the finest drummer I have played with. Impeccable time, great dynamics - a professional in the truest sense of the word. As a performer you can rely on him to be the solid backbone, so you can focus on your performance - what a delight!" - Noush Skaugen , singer/songwriter
"Nick is simply one of the best drummers I have ever worked with. His sense of feel is incredible. He just seems to intuitively know what will work for any given song. He also seems to command time from behind his kit - he bends it to meet his needs." - Jac Mandel , guitarist, writer, producer
"Simply put, Amoroso's a powerhouse." - Music Connection magazine

I hit things. They go boom.
I have been fortunate in my career to make music with such talented people as Marching Band (U&L Records), Eddie Argos of Art Brut (Mute/Downtown Records/Labels France), Dyan Valdes of The Blood Arm (City Rockers/Because Records), Matt Nathanson (Vanguard Records), Holly Brook (MSR/Warner Bros. Records), Slow Car Crash, Shurman, J.D. Bernal, Chad Watson, Leroy Powell, Craig Lyons, Andrew Jed, Elyse Haren, Ingrid Michaelson, Shane Mills, Dillon Campbell, Josh Halverson, Bryan Master, Kelly Burgos, Nicholas Alan, Adam Kowalczyk, Geoffrey Clay, Roland Corporation Worldwide, Noush Skaugen, One Silver Astronaut, Dave Newton, John Torres, Ping, Lily's Siren, Soulbelly, Asight Unseen, Michael Knott, The Aunt Bettys, Pinwheel, Lisa Gamache, Janet Robin and Stereo Suite. I have also produced and co-produced a number of different projects. I always enjoy working with talented, creative artists.
Visit my website to see/hear/mock more of what I do. I'd love to lend my experience and creativity to your music - email me . While you're here, though, take a listen to some of my work above. And a look at some of it, below.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 22/06/2007
Band Website: www.nickamoroso.com
Influences: John Bonham
Stewart Copeland
Steve Jordan
Bill Stevenson
Jerome Deupree
Stanton Moore
John "J.R." Robinson
Vinnie Colaiuta
Jeff Porcaro
Pete Thomas
Jim Keltner
Larrie Londin
Rick Marotta
Russ Miller
Jeff Buckley
Steve Ferrone
James Gadson
Curt Bisquera
Steve Gadd
The Funk Brothers
Clyde Stubblefield
Marvin Gaye
Billy Ward
The Beatles
Jeremy Taggart
Matt Johnson
Alex Van Halen
Liberty Devitto
Rod Morgenstein
Pat Wilson
Bob Glaub
Dean Parks
Steve Hindalong
Troy Luccketta
Ringo Starr
Phil Rudd
Bun E. Carlos
Brian MacLeod
Jerry Speiser
Dave Hope
Greg Morrow
Paul Liem
Keith Edwards
Omarr Escoffie
Peter Erskine
Gary Novak
Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz
Coltrane
Abe Laboriel Jr.
Jerry Gaskill
Jabo Starks
Elvin Jones
Lonnie Wilson
Jim Erickson
Johnny Vatos Hernandez
Topper Headon
The Clash
Elvis Costello
Jimmy Eat World
Tony Thompson
Simon Wright
Michael Lee
Jon Farris
Matt Chamberlain
Weezer
David Huff
Matt Cameron
Strongbad
Steve Jones
Abraham Laboriel Sr.
Mike Watt
Mitchell Froom
Maria Mckee
Neil Stubenhaus
dUg Pinnick
Joey Waronker
Chris McHugh
Darren Jessee
Jimmy Cobb
Jac Mandel
Soundgarden
Chris Frantz
Chad Smith
Nathan East
Brian Baker
Kenny Aronoff
Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros
Chris Blackwell
Stevie Wonder
Jose Pasillas
Jesus of Nazareth
Eleonora Amoroso R.I.P.
Austen Amoroso
Danallan Atkins R.I.P.
Louie Weaver
Benmont Tench
Mike Roe
Johnny Cash
Martin Luther
Charley Drayton
James Jamerson
Iggy Pop
Keith Moon
Eric Scott Williams
Michael Landau
Pat Mastelotto
Bell X1
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Dave Grohl
Incubus
Mos Def
Hum
Stereophonics
London Elektricity
Our Lady Peace
Led Zeppelin
The Police
The Choir
Catherine Wheel
Talking Heads
Midnight Oil
The Hold Steady
Stephen Egerton
Morphine
Billy Joel
Cheap Trick
C.S. Lewis
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jon Brion
The Kooks
Rocco Deluca and the Burden
Barenaked Ladies
ALL
The Beastie Boys
The Ramones
The Smiths
Spiritualized
Kings of Leon
Van Morrison
The Minutemen
Shane Mills
Jason Falkner
Descendents
AC/DC
King's X
fIREHOSE
The Bloodhound Gang
Dag Nasty
Steve LeBlanc
Taylor Hawkins
Muse
Elliott Smith
Karl Alvarez
The Zutons
Jimmy Chamberlin
Rage Against the Machine
Freddie Hubbard
Slow Car Crash
The Who
Oingo Boingo
Steve McQueen
Josh Joplin
INXS
Foo Fighters
Tom Petty
Fountains of Wayne
Ty Tabor
The Replacements
Snow Patrol
Van Halen
Dada
Tyler Stewart
Henry Rollins
Social Distortion
Brad Mehldau
Brian Kukan
Ben Folds
Rufus Wainwright
George Frideric Handel
Miles Davis

...These are a few of my favorite things.

Sounds Like: A drummer who can keep time. And I sing backup, too!
Record Label: who needs one of those?
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

playlist ... thing

thanks to myspace's new and confusing playlist feature, i've added a bunch of other songs on which i've played. just click on the drop-down menu and listen away. enjoy.-n
Posted by on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:45:00 GMT

marching band on kcrw

hey all,i've been staring at my last blog, feeling almost blasphemous for wanting to post a new one. i know she'd want me to keep working, though. so here goes.in case you missed marching band's kcr...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:23:00 GMT

my mothers struggle is over.

my mother went home tonight at 6:15pm. she died peacefully, in her sleep.i want to thank everyone who reached out. thank you for the phone calls, the emails, and the financial gifts. thank you from ke...
Posted by on Fri, 23 May 2008 21:44:00 GMT

my mom

hey all,as some of you know, my mother has been in and out of the hospital for a few weeks. last week, her liver disease took a substantial turn for the worse. her doctors say she has between 2 and 6...
Posted by on Sun, 18 May 2008 20:48:00 GMT

dillon campbell

some songs that i tracked with excellent singer-songwriter dillon campbell are now on his myspace page.  enjoy!-n
Posted by on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:55:00 GMT

bryan master

just tracked 3 songs with singer-songwriter extraordinaire and good friend bryan master.  check him out.  the songs will be at his myspace page when completed.-n
Posted by on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:52:00 GMT

everybody was in the french resistance ... now

i just finished three tracks for everybody was in the french resistance ... now, a side project of eddie argos (art brut) and dyan valdes (the blood arm).  big thanks to dave newton for the great...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:33:00 GMT

william f. ludwig II - the chief - 1916-2008

one of my proudest moments of 2004 was at the chicago drum show, where i met the man who played such a large part in the development of the modern drum kit.  mr. ludwig passed away on easter sund...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:50:00 GMT

The Long-Distance Recording Store is Now Open!

Hey all,In response to an increasing number of requests for my services from people who don't live in the L.A. area, I have partnered with a great studio owner and engineer here, which means I can do ...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:20:00 GMT

Conan OBrien Re-Broadcast

Hey everyone!If you missed Matt Nathanson (with me on drums) on Conan a few weeks ago, be sure and tune in to Late Night with Conan O'Brien on Thursday, March 6th. They will be re-broadcasting our pe...
Posted by on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:51:00 GMT