Nicholas Megalis
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| Background information | |
| Born | April 8, 1989 |
| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Genre(s) | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Piano, Vocals |
| Years active | 2005-Present |
| Associated acts | Carrot Three, Ema, Teenage Guns |
| Website | www.nicholasmegalis.com |
Nicholas Megalis (born April 8, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter.
His music has been covered nationally in music magazines such as SPIN and the Alternative Press, as well as regionally and locally with reviews and articles appearing in The Free Times, Cleveland Scene, and The Plain Dealer. In 2007, Megalis was featured as the main spotlight artist on National Public Radio's All Things Considered.
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[edit] Biography
At age 16, Nicholas Megalis recorded a full length studio album titled "I See The Moon" at Ante Up Audio in Cleveland, Ohio. Nicholas Megalis met producer Michael Seifert in 2007. Shortly after meeting Nicholas, Seifert produced the studio follow up, Praise Be, Hype Machine. It was released on April 11, 2008. As well as recording in the studio, Megalis has performed regionally since early 2006. His live shows range from full band to solo performances. He has played with multiple upright bassists, guitarists, drummers, brass sections and violinists. Megalis' tour in 2008 is expected to include a full band on stage as well as solo pieces. He has played every major Cleveland venue. These include The Agora Theatre and Ballroom, Grog Shop, House of Blues, Pat's In The Flats,The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and The Beachland Ballroom. In 2006, he played the 40th Annual Kent State Folk Festival in Kent, Ohio. In 2007, he won second place in the High School Rock Off hosted at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His song "The Holder" was featured on the compilation CD and his performance was a prominent part of the Rock Off promotional TV spots. Later in December 2007, he was the featured artist on WMBR 88.1 FM's Cambridge radio show "Phoning It In". He performed over the telephone his songs "In The End", "Caroline", "Oh, Steady", "Instances of Shame", "The Phrase", and "Half Your Age". In January 2008 Nicholas Megalis was nominated by the Free Times in the category of Best Vocalist. A limited edition of Nicholas' 2008 album "Praise Be, Hype Machine" was released on April 11, 2008.
[edit] Discography
- Hands To The Sky, We All Wave Goodbye To Our Mothers - 2005
- I See The Moon - 2006
- Whatever I Am, You'll Understand - 2007
- Praise Be, Hype Machine - 2008
