About Me
SHORT BIO:
NICOLE HART & THE NRG BAND stands at the crossroads of many musical boundaries, undefined by genre. The sound is a natural evolution of Blues, R&B, Funk & Soul, aggressively combining a seductive, funky feel with the soulful nuances of the Blues.
“I am an artist influenced by all great music, regardless of genre,†says Hart. “Our music is inspired by many of the greatest artists of our time...we aspire to create a feeling & a depth of integrity representing those influences, while also conveying a viewpoint toward the world all our own."
Straddling the diverse musical terrain as defined by such icons as Susan Tedeschi, Janiva Magness, Sheryl Crow, & Bonnie Raitt, Ms. Hart’s first CD release, "Live NRG," has made her one of the breakout artists of the year, already making serious waves on 350 plus radio stations heard throughout the US & Europe.
Her impressive resume includes work with a variety of music greats such as Billy Joel, Michael Bolton, Oscar-winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme, Richard Bona, Drew Zingg, Harry Belafonte, Chuck Berry, & Bo Diddley; she has opened for Bernard Allison, Odetta, E.C. Scott & Richie Havens, & has the distinction of being the first-ever Caucasian singer for the R&B super group, The Shirelles.
Lance Ong, Keyboards, Musical Director, Backing Vocals: Lance was part of a team that produced, wrote and arranged over 700 songs and whose credits include a Grammy Award-winning record by Andre Crouch and recordings with David Sanborn, The Pointer Sisters, Grand Funk Railroad, Michael Murphy, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Anne Murray, Johnny Halliday and Sylvie Vartan, Trini Lopez, Erykah Badu & many others. His masterful command of the keyboards is undisputed.
Electronic Press Kit: http://www.nicolehartandthenrgband.com/contact.htm
Artist Management: FM Management Int, LLC, Mark Meding
917.797.8462
Artist Rep: Harty Wiedemann, TA733
850.875.2587, 850.559.7265, Tallahassee, FL
www.bluesdiva.net
For booking the Greater NYC, NY CT, NJ areas: 201.696.0971
"The independently-released "Live NRG" (***) is a splendid showcase for frontwoman Hart and The NRG Band." ~Dylann DeAnna, contributing writer to Blueswax and Bluescritic.com
"Clearly, Nicole has the chops to compete in the big time blues and R&B circuits. Her voice harkens back to her gospel roots, exuding blues soul... Nicole is a talent who is on the move up in the biz. I was impressed by her ability to work the crowd into a frenzy with her voice. This gal knows how to use her beauty to enhance her talent without turning it into a distraction." ~ Rick Grant, Review Springing the Blues, Jax Beach, April 08
"Hart is, er, kinda gorgeous, and she has a big voice with a road-tested backup band that delivers on the band's CD, "Nicole Hart & The NRG Band Live!"~ Tad Dickens, The Roanoke Times
"Their initial CD,“Live,†is an in-performance document that testifies to their confidence and shows Hart's raw gospel passion and a seriously tight band."
~ Rick Kosta, Arts Writer, New London Day News, CT
"This vocalist can be hotter than hot, or cooler than cool, but make no mistake, Nicole Hart & NRG lights up the phone lines like a x-mas tree. She has a tremendous future in the music industry...A major star."
~ Biill Nolan, host of "Antique Blues", WPKN-FM 89.5, Bridgeport, CT
"Imagine Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies swinging to a Bonnie Raitt groove. That's Nicole Hart." ~ Robert Bieselin, The Bergen Record, NJ
"Imagine that classic band fronted by a beautiful blonde with a gospel voice and all the moves of Tina Turner. Get the picture?" ~ The Working Musician
"Nicole Hart belts out some seriously soulful and very bluesy vocals... She really gets to show her broad and versatile range ." ~ Peter Lauro, Blues Revue , Blueswax & Mary4Music.com
"Sensual, smoky, smooth...Hart's sultry vocals take on the brash confidence and gravel of a woman empowered..." ~ Ben Cox, Illinois Blues Blast
"What a stage presence! Gorgeous Nicole Hart sings with power, passion, and incredible range... (her) BIG voice hits all the right notes...but it's the emotion in her voice that really grabs you." ~ Jim Hynes, Host of "Blue Monday" - WDVR-FM
"Nicole Hart leads the band with an incredible voice similar to that of Susan Tedeschi, but with a sound very much all her own." ~ Al Lundy, KZUM - Nebraska
"Nicole Hart whipped up some of the most soulful vocals of the evening, supported by a few of the most critically accredited musicians around, including the Grammy nominated guitarist Gil Parris and the quick paced harmonica solos of Stanley Behrens." ~ Good Times Magazine Review
"This blonde bombshell's sweet, sultry vocals brought the audience into her hands." ~ The Journal News
"Nicole Hart belts out the blues. She's a hearbreaker!" ~ North Shore Sun
“A big sound steeped in Jazz, R&B, Blues & Rock with incredibly soulful vocals. This band really knows how to cook with a blazing musical bonfire.†~ Music Morsels
