tag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=4Latest News2023-11-28T14:56:52-05:00Nico Paddenfalsetag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/73105222023-11-28T14:56:52-05:002023-12-05T14:49:49-05:00Back at Rockwood NYC!<p><strong>Back at Rockwood NYC!</strong></p><p>Hey friends! I'll be playing on a songwriter round with the Ladybeast Collective again on Saturday, February 3rd at 6pm Stage 1! Can't wait to see your faces again.</p><p>In the meantime I've got holiday music for your listening pleasure. Hope you have a warm and cozy end to 2023. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gFituM6eYgWwgaeCVDmws?si=b78834b56a0f472a" data-link-type="url">Nico's A Merry Little Christmas EP</a><a data-link-type="url"> Playlist</a></p><p><a data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/148037/d510030f9413593684736148bb654b2d0bfacc57/original/rockwood-feb-3-2024-flyer.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/68769822022-01-22T14:16:55-05:002023-12-10T13:09:43-05:00PIRATE QUEEN album is AVAILABLE NOW!<p><strong>PIRATE QUEEN album is available now!</strong></p><p><i>Pirate Queen </i>is available anywhere you get your music and for purchase on Bandcamp!<i><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/148037/e3a871731e891061a690d08b9b55e7031395ec73/original/pirate-queen-cover-only.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Pirate Queen</i> is about taking back the crown that is rightfully yours, even if by slightly unorthodox means. To write the album, I drew both from personal experience as well as reading extensively about real pirate queens from history, particularly Grace O’Malley, Mary Read, and Anne Bonny. I also spent some time sailing on New York’s Great South Bay. The ocean and references to sailing are prevalent, and provide a connecting thread to all of the material. Pirate Queen is ultimately an uplifting celebration of my strength as a woman who steps outside of the lines, much like the pirate queens of history I was inspired by. I hope the album is a comfort, salve, and battle cry to woman-identified people who also wish to claim their rightful crown as well.The sound palette is a mix of Americana, vintage pop/rock and folk. To record the album, I worked with Kevin Kelly at The Workshoppe East recording studio in Huntington, NY--Kevin Kelly who, among a string of other major label and movie credits, recorded Blondie's earliest demos.</p><p>The album will be available for stream & download everywhere you listen to music. I'll also have CD copies available for purchase on my website for you CD-philes out there.</p><p>I'm so excited for you to hear what I've been working on for the last couple of years! </p><p> </p><p><3 Nico</p>Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/67758902021-10-14T13:53:58-04:002023-12-05T14:49:13-05:00'Pirate Queen' single comes out October 22nd!<p><strong>SINGLE COMES OUT OCTOBER 22nd!</strong></p><p>Pirate Queen is a love song to my friends. It's a promise that I'll let my freak flag fly as high as I can, to give you permission to do the same. I think/hope you're going to love it. Smash that link at the top of the page to pre-save on Spotify so you can hear it right when it drops.</p><p> </p><p>Love you guys.</p><p> </p><p>Nico</p>Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/62950932020-04-26T12:56:04-04:002023-12-10T13:09:14-05:00Pandemic Sale & Weekly Livestream<p><strong>Pandemic Sale & Weekly Livestream</strong></p><p>I hope you are relatively healthy, safe, and sane from wherever you're sheltering in place right now. So, I've started a weekly Livestream Series every Sunday from 7:30-8:30pm EST, where I'll be broadcasting a concert from our living room on Facebook Live. </p><p>My goal is to keep your spirits up and comfort you by singing whatever you want to hear in this time of uncertainty. I've been mixing in piano, ukelele, mandolin, and live looping, and we've been having a great time. I hope you'll sing along in your pajamas and enjoy a break from the news with me. If you feel so inclined and are able, I'll have a link to my virtual tip jar for you to drop some love into. </p><p>And, if you're so inclined and want some Nico Padden merch, check out the store. I've now got handmade guitar string bracelets in a variety of sizes and colors (y'all I have too much time on my hands right now, I literally made them all myself.) Everything in the store is 40% off with code PANDEMIC.</p><p>Love & light to you all. </p><p>Nico</p>Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/59872502019-12-03T00:00:00-05:002023-12-10T13:10:11-05:00"A Merry Little Christmas"- listen & share!<p><strong>A Merry Little Christmas EP</strong></p><p>I hope you are having a great start to your holiday season. Over the summer & fall I recorded a few of my favorite Christmas tunes to give you something fresh to listen to this holiday season. If you've had a little too much Mariah, head on over to your favorite streaming or download service and check out "A Merry Little Christmas" right now. </p><p> </p><p>Love,</p><p>Nico</p>Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/58519692019-08-08T17:50:15-04:002022-04-28T01:31:03-04:00NEW SHOWS<p>Hey friends!</p>
<p>Thanks for stopping by Nico Padden land. I have a TON of local NY gigs posted on the "Shows" page. I'm hustling and making all the $$ which I'm funneling all into this new album I've been working on with Kevin Kelly at The Workshoppe East Studio in Huntington.</p>
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<p>If you want to keep up the gig and studio adventures, make sure to follow me on Instagram! I'll be announcing the first singles for the album soon!</p>
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<p>Love you all.</p>
<p>Keep in touch.</p>
<p>Nico</p>Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/55273232018-11-25T20:17:03-05:002019-03-12T08:44:46-04:00DEC. 1ST: Folk Music Society Of Huntington<p><strong><span class="font_large">DEC. 1ST: Folk Music Society Of Huntington</span></strong></p>
<p>F. M. S. H. Members Invitational Showcase </p>
<p>Sat, Dec 1st, 2018 7:30pm </p>
<p>1st Saturday Concerts </p>
<p>at The Congregational Church of Huntington </p>
<p>FMSH Members Invitational Showcase featuring Steve Robinson, Joe Iadanza, <span style="color:null;"><em><strong>Nico Padden!!!</strong></em></span>, Cassandra House, and Toby Tobias.</p>
<p>Tickets are $25 and can be purchased <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fmsh.org/events/event/members-invitational-showcase/">here</a>.</p>Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/49564552017-11-30T15:10:44-05:002017-11-30T15:11:03-05:00December NY Gigs<p>Hey guys! I'm excited to be playing a couple of shows in December!</p>
<p>12.8 7pm Singing backup for Rorie Kelly at the Port Jefferson Village Center</p>
<p>12.9 8-11 Le Vin Wine Bar in the Smithhaven Mall </p>
<p>12.22 8-11 The Bellmore Bean</p>
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<p>Also got some new videos and songs coming your way in the new year, which I can't wait to share! Hope to see you New Yorkers at the show!</p>
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<p>Nico</p>Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/47005842017-05-08T11:30:31-04:002017-05-08T11:30:43-04:00Local Shows 6.3 + 6.9Hey guys! I'm so excited by how much you're all loving "A Light in the Dark"!<br><br>I have some local shows coming up!<br><br>6.3 I'll be playing on a sassy night of lady musicians at Sip This in Valley Stream. Katie Tenenbaum, Rory Michelle, and Kerianne Marie are all on this co-bill with me. 8pm start!<br><br>6.9 My regular gig at Bellmore Bean. 8pm start and I'll be playing till I melt into a puddle onstage.<br><br>AND tomorrow night 5.9 I sing as a Triceratone with the lovely Rorie Kelly at Rockwood 3! $15 and it's going to be so awesome.<br><br>See you there!!!!Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/45491382017-01-13T14:25:06-05:002019-10-02T12:01:06-04:00"A Light in the Dark" is Here!It's been more than a month since my full length album "A Light in the Dark" has been released.<br>Haven't listened to it yet? What are you waiting for! Listen on iTunes, Spotify, CDbaby.com and Amazon Music. You can also you check out my music video for "Fish Out of Water" <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF0fgxpDs5I" target="_blank">here</a>!<br><br>Thank you for your support!<br><br>xo,<br>NicoNico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/44530902016-11-04T22:43:33-04:002016-11-04T22:43:33-04:00"A Light in the Dark" to be released in December!<strong>Album will drop</strong> everywhere you stream and download on <strong>DECEMBER 2ND!</strong><br><br><strong>HUGE release show DECEMBER 3RD</strong> at SIP THIS in Valley Stream, NY. 8pm, Free.<br><br>Follow me on Spotify to be notified as soon as the album hits!<br><br>Ahh! It's happening!<br><br>Also stay tuned for a fun surprise on Monday November 28th!<br><br>Love you guys!<br><br>xo<br>Nico<br> Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/41968002016-05-25T16:44:20-04:002020-01-20T02:25:31-05:00Album & Summer Touring!"A Light in the Dark" is deep into production and we are having a great time! I'm also going to be going on two mini-tours this summer. I will be in LA from July 20th-24th, as well as the entire East Coast from August 1-14. All show dates will be announced very soon!! Can't wait to see you on the road!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/148037/0dba8c56198de56da1a94e37c33586efb396deb7/original/a-light-in-the-dark.png?1464209050" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/39260302015-11-20T09:20:38-05:002015-11-20T09:21:16-05:00Kickstarter for New Album & Holiday Shows!I am SO excited to announce the launch of my <span class="font_large"><a contents="Kickstarter campaign" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1910585053/nico-paddens-sophomore-lp" target="_blank">Kickstarter campaign</a></span> for my sophomore album, "A Light in the Dark"! The band and I have been hard at work on some new songs since the 2013 release of my debut EP <em>Waterbird. </em>Now we're SO ready to show you what we've been developing since then--the songs rock a lot more, have a bit more blues influence, and are definitely the best lyrics I've ever written. I think you're going to love it. But I can't make this album without you! Please head over to the <span class="font_large"><a contents="Kickstarter Page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1910585053/nico-paddens-sophomore-lp" target="_blank">Kickstarter Page</a> </span>to check it out and help this vision become a reality. <br><br><br>ALSO! I've got some holiday shows lined up! Check the Events page for more details, but here's a quick rundown:<br><br>Nov. 21st I'm on the radio from 10am-12pm! I'll be talking to Peter Arriaga on Alternative Avenue...you can listen at <a contents="www.owwrny.org." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.owwrny.org" target="_blank">www.owwrny.org.</a><br><br>Nov. 21st Then that night I've got my <a contents="Eclectic Lady Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/977561255641630/" target="_blank">Eclectic Lady Show</a> at <a contents="Sip This" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sipthisny.com" target="_blank">Sip This</a> in Valley Stream! 8pm FREE SHOW<br><br>Nov. 22nd I'm at the <a contents="Union Square Holiday Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://urbanspacenyc.com/union-square-holiday-market/" target="_blank">Union Square Holiday Market</a> playing outdoors! 4-6pm, Come share in some good cheer with me!<br><br>Nov. 27th I'm playing Happy Hour 6-9 at <a contents="O'Carroll's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ocarrollsrecoveryroom.com/" target="_blank">O'Carroll's</a> in Mineola!<br><br>Dec. 6th I'm at the <a contents="Union Square Holiday Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://urbanspacenyc.com/union-square-holiday-market/" target="_blank">Union Square Holiday Market</a> again playing outdoors! 4:00, anyone who brings me a hot beverage gets whatever song they request.<br><br>Dec. 11th HOLIDAY SHOW @ <a contents="The Twisted Shamrock " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/twisted.babylon" target="_blank">The Twisted Shamrock </a>with Sarah Glassman Band and Killer Wails, with Mike Tedesco opening! I LOVE the bands on this show and I am going to be playing FULL BAND and maybe do a holiday song or two. Please wear a Santa hat because that will make me happy.<br><br>Dec. 20th I'm at the <a contents="Union Square Holiday Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://urbanspacenyc.com/union-square-holiday-market/" target="_blank">Union Square Holiday Market</a> for the last time! 4pm, I'm still serious about that hot beverage/request barter.<br><br><br>Phew! It's gonna be a fun and busy holiday season. I hope you'll come join me! I plan on ACTUALLY Netflix/chilling hardcore for a week afterwards!!<br><br>Love you guys! Happy/Merry/you know. All that.<br>Love<br>NicoNico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/37847192015-07-20T17:30:38-04:002015-07-20T17:43:24-04:00July News!<div class="captioned justify_left"><img src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/db866b6737f48fd1c8f8067fd/images/f34ebe88-d504-44a0-b0d1-5a93f4f31e79.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" /><p class="caption"> </p></div><em><strong>Gratitude</strong></em><br>Every once in awhile I get to have an AMAZING day, the kind where everything just comes together. The pic above is from the beach in Far Rockaway, where I recently shot a video for my next BIG project that I'll be announcing more about this fall. It was a perfect night: an incredible sunset, beautiful weather, a homemade superhero outfit (yes I'm wearing a cape), and really great friends. I kept looking up at the sky and thinking, "thank you." Pictured are my film crew/besties Ryan and Ally, and my most amazing, helpful, fun, Street Team captains Amanda and MJ--they help me with everything from selling merch at all of my shows to carrying fake pianos into the woods to help me shoot my music video. (If you missed that video, it's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRYGD9v_Gik" target="_blank">here</a>. Amanda, you're a Godsend!). I'm so, so grateful for the incredible people that have been put in my life because of this crazy path I chose--including all of YOU, too. Every single one of you who comes to my shows or gets involved in any way is such a gift in my life. THANK YOU. <br><br><em><strong>Birthday Show Friday 7/31!</strong></em><br>Oh and don't forget too, I'm having a <strong>BIRTHDAY HOUSE PARTY SHOW</strong> in <strong>Farmingdale, NY on July 31st!</strong> Since it's at a house, I'm asking that you email me for the address if you'd like to come--this way I know how much food to get! Some of my FAVORITE bands are going to play...my dear friend Sean Thomas' band <a href="https://www.facebook.com/moderntrigger?ref=br_rs" target="_blank">Modern Trigger</a> is soooo good I can't stand it, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KillerWails?fref=ts" target="_blank">Killer Wails</a> who rock my socks and feature my bass player KeriAnn Marie, who is a goddess of the bass guitar. We will also be having an OPEN MIC for those of you who want to sing, read poetry, dance...whatever. :-)<br><br>I love you guys!<br>See you all soon!!<br>NicoNico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/35255492015-02-12T12:55:58-05:002015-02-12T12:55:58-05:00Nico Padden & Friends Show @ Beery's<strong>Saturday, March 14th<br>9pm</strong><br><br>I'll be playing in an all female-fronted band night at <a contents="Mr. Beery's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mrbeerys.com" target="_blank">Mr. Beery's</a> in Bethpage on Saturday, March 14th. This is a 21+ show, cover's $5, and it will be featuring some bands fronted by women that I admire and respect. It should be a great time, and I'll definitely be pulling out some Irish drinking tunes since it's St. Paddy's Day weekend. Come dressed in green!Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/34493702015-01-02T12:02:42-05:002015-01-02T12:04:00-05:00Songwriter Round Up Show<strong>Saturday, January 3rd, 8pm<br><a contents="Sip This Coffeehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.sipthisny.com" target="_blank">Sip This Coffeehouse</a><br>Valley Stream, NY</strong><br><br><strong>Nico Padden<br><a contents="Olivia Brownlee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://oliviabrownlee.com/" target="_blank">Olivia Brownlee</a><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.9200000762939px;"><a contents="Rory Michelle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://www.rorymichelle.com/">Rory Michelle</a><br><a contents="Christine Sweeney" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristineSweeneyMusic" target="_blank">Christine Sweeney</a></strong><br><br style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.9200000762939px;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.9200000762939px;">I'm so honored to be on this bill with women I respect and admire--and who are dear friends of mine. It's going to be a super-duper fun evening of acoustic singer-songwriters, and we're definitely going to be jamming on each others' sets! Come join us for some music, friends, coffee, snacks, and laughs at Sip This.</span>Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/32522012014-10-27T11:31:52-04:002019-12-19T03:24:12-05:00Invisible War Music Video<strong><span class="font_xl">Now Up on YouTube!</span></strong><br><br>The Invisible War Music Video Release party was so much fun at Sip This Coffeehouse. We had such a blast! If you missed it, check out the video on my newly launched YouTube channel:<br><br><a contents="Invisible War Music Video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRYGD9v_Gik&list=TLV55-FzlSF1h2D1Q5LJFAQF5gK6Iy76xB" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><strong>Invisible War Music Video</strong></span></a>Nico Paddentag:www.nicopadden.com,2005:Post/31592002014-08-27T18:44:52-04:002020-03-03T02:42:49-05:00Music Video Release Party!<strong><span class="font_xl">Saturday September 27th!</span><br>Sip This Coffeehouse</strong><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Release Party for "Invisible War"</strong></span><br> <div>Your ears will be treated to a delicious opening act, The Crick, the FIRST EVER<br>public viewing of the music video for my song, "Invisible War," and then<br>my band and I will play--with some surprise guests, new songs, and<br>old favorites! It's going to be a really fun party, and it's totally FREE. <br>Plus, the folks over at Sip This are super-awesome and have been<br>extremely supportive of me and my music. Their coffee and snacks are<br>delicious so you'll have plenty to nom nom nom on while you enjoy<br>the music! I can't wait to see you there!</div>Nico Padden