Nico Rivers, Mark Lipman, and The Whetherman share an evening of music full of soulful vibes and acoustic sounds.
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Nico Rivers is a singer/songwriter and one-man band based out of Boston, MA. Since 2011, he has been captivating audiences with his dynamic song writing and energetic performances. In his short time as a solo artist, he has released 3 EPs, toured throughout the U.S. and Europe and been a part of many events including SXSW, Singer/Songwriter Cape May, Elm City Music Fest and more.
After a youth spent playing in hard rock bands, Nico honed his skills as a songwriter, performer and recording/mixing engineer while living in Los Angeles and working in a few major recording studios. Upon the release of his second EP, Thicker Than Water, he left LA for a couple months on the road. When the tour ended he returned to his hometown of Marshfield, MA where he wrote and recorded a new EP, Say Hello! Much of the new EP was inspired by the life he had returned to and the changes that effected the view of his past.
Say Hello! was released in August 2014 and is available at NicoRivers.com, on iTunes, Spotify and more. Since the release, Rivers has been writing new material and performing throughout New England. He recently returned to the states after his second tour in Germany and is currently working on pre-production on his next release.
Goodbye Copilot is Mark Lipman’s first studio effort, featuring a range of songwriting and singing sensibilities for which he has been known in the Boston music community for over a decade. Released in 2015, the EP has received accolades from fans, and has helped Mark to reach more listeners, growing his fanbase. The process began with a successful crowdfunding campaign, followed by Mark reaching out to Sean McLaughlin of 37’ Studios, and enlisting a whole host of local talent including Mike Levesque (David Bowie) and Reid Angwin (Afro D All Starz). The result is a notably formidable start to his discography, showcasing his abilities to unify elements of folk, soul, and rock into a dynamic journey of storytelling.
“Mark Lipman is one of those rare musicians who effortlessly crosses genre. His songwriting gift is truly unexpected, with an ability to turn a quiet folk ballad into a rock powerhouse with ease, as evidenced on songs like “Best of Me.” And his voice! Striking, emotional, intimate, and even gritty at times—it soars above and gives me chills every time. He truly is a one-in-a-million singer.” –Abbie Barrett
Sunny, soulful folk music that is irresistible.” (Indie Music Reviewer) Whetherman is the moniker of independent artist Nicholas Williams, who has self-released six full-length albums since 2007, most recently critically-acclaimed Seeds for Harvest. A finalist for the 2015 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase, Williams harnesses melodic vocals through poetic prose, alongside earnest acoustic guitar and soulful harmonica, creating his colorfully rustic apple-pie-americana sound. Sonicbids featured Williams for their article “How to Make It as a DIY One-Man Band: Advice from Whetherman” as he’s been performing 150 shows a year in over 40 states across the US since 2012, as well as touring the UK and Western Europe. You can purchase his music on iTunes and Bandcamp, as well as stream on Pandora and Spotify.