Daniel Nickels

Daniel Nickels is American folk, rock, and singer-songwriter based out of Talent, Oregon. Being able to play a range of instruments, including acoustic guitar, piano, ukulele, and harmonica, he is able to combine instrumentals with vocals and original lyrics to produce music. Inspired by musicians such as Ryan Adams, John Mayer, James Taylor, and Cat Stevens, his music takes on similar qualities of folk Americana artists.
The former front man for the band, Leeward Fate, Daniel continues performing as a solo performer and duo mate in Watson House. He infuses his is passion for his art within his songs. Daniel Nickels indie music truly resonates with the listener, evoking strong emotions and vivid imagery. The real truth infused into his lyrics helps him connect to his audiences through real-life experiences.
For Daniel, music is not only a way to create enjoyment, but a way to give back to others as well, as he works to better people’s lives through giving back and being involved with charitable organizations.
Genre: Indie Pop / Rock / Pop / Folk
- Daniel Nickels – Vocals; Guitar; Harmonica; Ukulele; Piano
Sample music of Daniel Nickels – Original Indie Music
Recent bookings:
- StoneRiver Vineyards – Talent, OR
- Walkabout Brewing Co. – Medford, OR
- Eleven – Ashland, OR
- The Village Medford Center – Medford, OR
- Oberon’s – Ashland, OR
Set List:
Covers | Originals |
City of New Orleans | This Afternoon |
Wonderwall | Brighter |
All For You | Calling You |
Land Down Under | American Doll |
Budapest | Georgia |
I’m Yours | Let Me Be The One |
Use Somebody | Love, Love, Love |
Free Fallin’ | St Kitts. |
Shotgun | Lucky Day |
Opportunity | Headlights |
I Will Wait | Along the Coastline |
Little Talks | Get In The Car |
Won’t Back Down | Sell My Dreams |
Hey Ya | We Are Wild |
Riptide | The Answer |
Fire and Flood | Across These Oceans |
Shallow | Change It For The World |
Angela | The Ride |
Little Lion Man | Quick Fix |
If You Could Only See | Forever |
House of the Rising Sun | Another Day |
Woman I Love | Wake Up |
Walking On The Moon | Say A Word |
Diamonds | Hourglass |
Disappear | |
Our Love | |
Something Building Up | |
Dreaming | |
I See fire | |
Recorded Music:
Daniel currently has released the following full production music offerings available on iTunes, Amazon Music, via links on his website. CD’s should be available for purchase at an upcoming show.
CD CD Acoustic CD Single
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