Nick Annis

Drilling for oil in the Midwest.
Selling ice cream from a truck.
Running a bakery.

Starting points for just a few stories Nick Annis deftly weaves between and through song and performance banter. One man medicine show? Itinerant philosopher? Come to a show and find yourself on an unexpected and welcome journey.

Nick was honored to have his spoken word piece, "In the Beginning," recorded by Chuck Brodsky on his CD "Tulips for Lunch". His song "By My Silence", co-written with Ellen Bukstel has been covered by Sonia (Splash), Sam Weiser (Sam I Am) and is being sung now by church choirs in six states.

Nick Annis is an award-winning songwriter, but he is also admired by folk fans for the storytelling talent that makes his performances memorable. Audiences return to hear him deliver spoken word pieces in the style of brilliant songwriter / storytellers like Gamble Rogers, John McCutcheon, and Dave Carter. Drawing on his diverse background and Greek roots, Nick crafts truth-like stories from most of the usual eternal sources.

Awards / Recognition:
2010 NERFA Formal Showcase
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxGpXt0jy94
2009 1st place NZ Peace Song Contest
2009 Finalist John Lennon Songwriting Contest
2008 1st place PDF Music to Life Contest
2007 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase
2007 2nd place Suwannee Riverfest Songwriting Contest
2006 NERFA Tri-Centric Showcase
2006 1st place SFFF Songwriting Contest (FL)
2006 2nd place Plowshares Songwriting Contest (PA)
2006 2nd place Susquehanna Songwriting Contest
2006 2nd place Suwannee Riverfest Songwriting Contest
2005 2nd place Susquehanna Songwriting Contest (MD)
2003 1st place Wildflower Songwriting Contest (TX)

(see video: http://www.livefromtexas.com/Shows/Wildflower/2003/na-godisgood768.htm)