Nick Colionne - Influences (2014)

Well into his third decade of making the strings sing with his very own sweet Chicago soul, guitarist Nick Colionne digs deep as he takes musical stock of the people and things that helped propel his career and fully establish his place as one of the real cats, a cat that finds connection with his audience in a way that not many can.

Influences is a musical journey of self re-discovery, offering a palate of moods and flavors born of life experiences, challenges and the effect of the people past and present that have helped shape and mold his sound. Music can be the ultimate healer not only for the creator but also those of us who seek the escapism. Nick gets this and you immediately feel him from the opening strains as he provides lift with this feel good collection of new sides. His chops have never been more exacting, his melodies more exhilarating, his hooks more infectious.

Collaborating again with the great James Lloyd on 'Pieces Of A Dream' and inviting Maysa on the journey gives 'Influences' just the right amount of spice and pop, but in the end it is all about Nick as he bears his soul though this collection of musical chapters in this his latest book, one written with his strings and sings of the places he s been and the places he still has to go.

The lead single Got To Keep It Moving is certain to fire up his legions of fans and find its rightful place atop the radio charts. Never one to take what he has for granted, Colionne knows he has been blessed with a great gift and he will continue to share it as he connects with his fans through live performance in 2014 and share Influences in a way that only he can.

Tracklist:

01. Slammin' (5:04)
02. Got To Keep It Moving (4:48)
03. Nico's Ride (4:36)
04. Whatcha Gonna Do (5:25)
05. Born Again (4:06)
06. When You Love Somebody (4:21)
07. Here's To You (3:50)
08. C-Ray (3:51)
09. Whatta 'bout You (5:22)
10. Sting Like A King B (5:01)
11. Got To Keep It Moving (Short) (3:44)
12. Got To Keep It Moving (Long) (4:29)