Excellent songs and exuberant performances
author: The Tampa Tribune
Tampa Tribune - Local Discs Are All Over The Map
John McNicholas, "Silver" (jmcnicholas.com): McNicholas relocated to Atlanta last year but he's a frequent enough returnee that he's still considered a local. Big-deal producer Russ Fowler (John Mayer, Shawn Mullins) helmed this four-track album and gives it a brilliant sheen. But the excellent songs and exuberant performances are all McNicholas.
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Confessional and emotive gems
author: Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Bay Times - John McNicholas - SIlver CD Release Party
Local boy done good John McNicholas does for rock 'n' roll what Jimmy Stewart did for Hollywood: He's the nice guy who finishes first. The singer-songwriter proves you don't have to be a snarly misanthrope to write songs that matter. McNicholas' confessional and emotive gems shine brighter than ever on Silver, his new CD producer by Atlanta-based Russ Fowler who has worked with John Mayer, Drivin' & Cryin', Shawn Mullins, Matthew Sweet and the Offspring
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Crisp, personable and innately infectious pop-rock tunes
author: Weekly Planet - by Scott Harrell
He may be spending most of his time in Atlanta these days, but impeccable singer-songwriter John McNicholas will always be a St. Pete boy to us longtime scenesters, and he knows it. That's why John's coming back to town for a weekend's worth of shows, and kicking them off with this party celebrating his second solo EP of crisp, personable and innately infectious pop-rock tunes, Silver. (Longtime fans will be happy to know that the top-notch four-track CD includes both a new version of "Maria" and, finally, a studio recording of "No One Would Miss Us," along with two great newer tracks.) Tonight's gig features a full-band format, and support from like-minded local pop purveyors Brian Merrill (Barely Pink, The Threads) and Lance Rowland; in addition to this Globe shindig and tomorrow night's SMA to-do at The Garage, McNicholas will also play Viva La Frida's dog-friendly Yappy Hour on Sunday afternoon. (Globe Coffee Lounge, St. Petersburg)
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