Hometown: Portland, OR
Label: Wrought Iron Records
Website: www.nicolecampbell.com
Sounds Like: Adele, Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan, Grace Slick, Lisa Germano
Genre: Singer Songwriter
Nicole Campbell was born to sing. Her powerful voice, captivating in its sincerity, and steeped in emotion, sends the listener deep into the source of the moment. From the opening strains of one of her songs, it’s evident that Nicole Campbell is unafraid to wear her heart on her sleeve.
Nicole has 3 full length CD’s to her credit and has worked with such musical talents as Keith Schreiner (Dalia, Stephanie Schneiderman), Tony Lash (Heatmiser, Dandy Warhols, Eric Matthews) and engineer Jeff Saltzman (Sunset Valley, King Black Acid), Campbell has channeled her influences wisely to create a dulcet blend of emotionally unsparing rock and introspective musical explorations. She has opened for such nationals as Joan Osborne, Beth Orton, Shawn Mullins, Matthew Sweet and more.
Campbell performs from solo to full band. Her performances are powerful and her presence is undeniable. Her musical prowess and versatility offer a wide range of emotional and musical content. Campbell’s performances give the usual cynics far more than they deserve and the true believers just what they need. Her charming stage presence has caused her to become well known in certain circles for tempering her glowing rock with raucous wit and superb musicianship. In fact, 4 out of 5 audience members agree that they have left Campbell's live performances feeling considerably better than when they arrived.
““In one cut her voice adeptly conveys equal parts sorrow and strength, an ability which could place her in PJ [Harvey]’s park, while images of Sarah MacLachlan rush to mind on another."
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Anodyne Magazine
““Nicole Campbell is a musical dynamo. Her music…is beautifully crafted and showcases [her] heartfelt songwriting and absolutely dynamic voice… she truly raises the bar for the singer/songwriter crowd.””
Creative Media
“Her muscular, graceful voice seemed to be coming from some place deep inside her soul, and arrived as an emotional plea or catharsis. Sparse arrangements and instrumentation put the thrust of delivery squarely on Campbell and she never missed a note.”
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The Oregonian