Nick Peay has found his place in music with an intense, soulful sound. Like a lot of the great acoustic musicians he focuses on meaningful, personal lyrics while backing them up with a fresh, enthusiastic sound. He recently added the harmonica which adds that folk energy that Dylan seems to own. Simply put, there is no reason not to catch a Nick Peay show. He performs with a grace and confidence that seems far beyond his years.
While singer song writers often soften a crowd with whimsical acoustic songs, Peay mixes it up , creating an energy that is rare and more importantly very engaging. He writes extremely well, lending a peak into his soul and still has you tapping your foot and singing along. A man with a sincere presence and great sense of humor make for a fascinating evening of lovely music.
If you look a little deeper into his songs you will find not only personal pain and growth but a social and historical awareness that exposes his intellect and education, with such songs as '90 Day Wonder' and 'Paper America.' Unlike many singer song writers every song from 'Put This Bottle Down' to 'Talking Backwards' has its own unique sound, representing his fantastic vocal range and his creativity on the guitar and harmonica.
Watching a musician sing and play so effortlessly is truly what is mesmerizing about this very talented young artist. His songs give you the feeling you have known him for years and the parts that he does give us, in his vast selection of songs, are worth taking with you when you go.
This is a musician to look out for, as he continues to explore his talents as a song writer and performer. The amount of great material Peay has already produced makes his future in this business a sure thing.
Peay is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a major in Music Business. He has played and recorded with Louisville local Peter Searcy as well as Warren Ray. He has played in full bands but has dug his heels into being a singer song writer on his own. You can find his EP, Sobering, on CDBaby.com and his is currently working on a full length album which you can sample on www.myspace.com/nickpeay.
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