Biography
When 6 Hands Down bring their exciting blend of original blues & rock to the stage, they leave audiences on their feet and wanting more!
This band of seasoned musical veterans take Kev Nichols' songs to new heights as he leads them with his always passionate guitar and vocal work.
Jimmy "the Bulldog" Kaiser weaves his masterful keyboard playing deep into the fibers of every tune, while the rock-solid rhythm section of drummer Rex Hambone and bass player Dan Hawes lay down groove after infectious groove that leave no doubt that the party is gonna go on all night long!
Put all of these elements together and you're left with a powerful and memorable live music experience!
Proud winners of the 2007 and 2008 Capital Area Blues Society's Blues Brawls in Lansing, Michigan. The band represented C.A.B.S. at the 2008 (semi-finalists) and 2009 (top ten finalists) International Blues Challenges on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee.
Much-talked-about performances in front of thousands at the Old Town, Kalamazoo, St. Louis, and Mt. Pleasant Blues Festivals, as well as their set in the finals of the 2009 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee prove that this band can handle any gig -- from intimate club dates to large theaters and festivals. Add to that a list of high profile dates opening for such internationally recognized artists as Ana Popovic, Jimmy Thackery, John Nemeth, Larry McCray and Studebaker John, and there's no question why this band's performance calendar remains so full.
www.6handsdown.com
For booking and any other information, contact...
Phone - Randy Hall (517) 937-8493
or Kev Nichols (517) 812-9073
Via email - kev@kevinnichols.com
Instrumentation
Kev Nichols - Guitar & Vocals
Rex Hambone - Drums
Jimmy "The Bulldog" Kaiser - Keyboards
Dan "The Man" Hawes - Bass
Discography
Notebook Full Of Stories - 6 Hands Down - Released independently in 2006
Deeper Shade Of Blue - 6 Hands Down - Released independently in 2008