His performances range through a variety of styles including Rock, Jazz, Blues and Pop, with humor, sing-alongs and audience participation. From flat-picking Country/Rock songs of the Grateful Dead and James Taylor, to the mellow acoustic sounds of Neil Diamond and Jim Croce, to the driving electric Rock of Van Morrison, Rod Stewart and Kenny Loggins; Nicolai maintains control over a vocal range of softly whispered phrases to belting powerful and soulful Rock and Blues vocals. Rons’ concerts are also interspersed with musically intricate Jazz instrumentals and emotional, thought-provoking original songs.”

“Ron Nicolai is an outstanding singer, guitarist and entertainer, who has a carefully crafted performance which appeals to all age groups. I find him extremely likeable and that he possesses a great audience rapport.” – Ivan Hubbard, Watstein/Hubbard Entertainment Agency

“Nicolai displayed a wide range of styles…quiet ballads mix with solid rave-ups and only a quick guitar change breaks the action. His original songs are brisk and tight, with a feel for that AM radio sound that breeds success.” – Jim Zebora, Meriden Record-Journal, Ct.

SONGWRITER - Catalog of 22 copyrighted, formatted, all original songs, all styles Lead-Sheets, lyric sheets, CD Demo disks and N.A.S. song evaluations are available. 6 Songs have won National & International songwriting awards, Semi-Finalist to Honorable Mention. Several songs published. Member of the Songwriters Guild & the Recording Academy. C.S.A. Song Screening/Evaluation Committee, Executive member. I produced several Songwriter Showcase Concerts for C.S.A. Lyricist.

MUSICIAN/GUITARIST - Acoustic/Electric Ovation and Fender Electric 6-String guitars main instruments, Fender 4-String Precision electric bass guitar second instrument. Back-up chords on Korg electric piano. All styles; Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues and Country. Lead, rhythm and bass guitar. Live performances and recording experience. Member of A.F.M. #655 and the Recording Academy. 20 years experience teaching guitar and bass guitar. I authored beginners and intermediate guitar method books.

SINGER - Tenor to Baritone Range, All Styles; Pop, Rock, Country, Jazz, Blues. Lead singer and back-up singer. Live performances and recording experience. Shure microphones, Fender 250 Watt, 6 Channel sound system. Sang lead and background vocals on other artists’ recordings.

WRITER - 4 Movie Scripts; 2 Comedies, 1 Sci-Fi, 1 Ghost. All original, copyrighted, WGAw Registered, properly formatted and on computer disk. One page synopsis on each, including some referral letters. Wrote 4 Paper Back Novellas; 2 Comedies, Short Story Collection and 1 Sci-Fi. 17 Short Stories, all original, copyrighted. Several poems published. For past seven years attended screenwriting seminars, writers groups and collaborated with other writers. I authored several technical manuals. Two scripts Semi Finalists in “Fade-In” Competitions.

ACTOR - Non-union, Male, Caucasian, 55–65, Eyes – Hazel, Hair – Gray, medium length, Weight – 160, Height – 5’8”, Waist – 32, Inseam – 29-30, Jacket – 40 R, Shirt – 16 Medium, Shoes – 8, Hat – 6 7/8, Can wear glasses and/or earring. Principal, supporting or day player. Resume and 8”X 10” b/w head-shots available on request. Produced and directed 2 Industrial/ Training videos. 35 years stage experience as an entertainer.

Available on request; my promotional/bio package, a CD demo disk of 12 original songs, lyric sheets, lead sheets for all my songs, and a VHS tape and a CD of cover songs for your consideration. I have over thirty years experience as an entertainer.

Presently I’m performing solo, doing mostly 60's and 70's top chart songs. I have performed on television, in local concerts, at country clubs and yacht clubs, night clubs, lounges, casinos, restaurants and coffee houses to a 25-65 age group. My play list includes Pop, Soft Jazz, Rock, Country, and Standards and can be tailored to fit any type of crowd.

I have an Ovation acoustic/electric 6 string guitar as my main instrument, Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster 6 strings, a Fender Precision bass guitar, a Crate 50 Watt bass amp, a Fender 160 Watt amplifier, a Korg Keyboard and a Fender 250 Watt sound system with Shure microphones; all professional equipment.

I have 6 great original songs on CD, evaluated by the S.G.A., which I perform mostly in coffee houses, showcases, concerts and televised shows. I have a current passport and am free to travel. Thank you for your time and consideration. Please feel free to contact me any time.

From 1964 to 1998, I performed and played guitar, bass guitar and sang lead and background vocals with various Rock, Jazz, Country, Pop, Blues, Wedding, Dance and show bands in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Florida and California.

From 1980 to 2012, I also performed solo, just voice and guitar, in concerts, lounges, coffee houses, clubs, casinos, yacht clubs, country clubs, restaurants and televised and video performances, playing Rock, Pop, Country, Blues, Jazz and standards.

EXPERIENCE:Associate Arts Degree w/a Major in Music from Almeda University.

Recorded/produced CD, 12 original songs titled “Waitin’ for the Sun”.

Produced 2 Songwriter Showcase concerts for Connecticut Songwriters.

Authored beginners and intermediate guitar instruction manuals.

Acoustic/electric, bass guitar & vocals for artists’ recordings.

Served on C.S.A. Songwriters song screening and evaluation committee.

Taught guitar, bass guitar & music theory privately & studios 20 yrs.

Semifinalist, American Song Festival Lyric Competition 7, professional

Top 10% Merit Award, UNISONG International Song Contest, professional

Top 10% Honorable Mention, Music City Song Festival, professional

3 Honorable mentions, World Music Song Contest, professional category.

Played w/Country Connections' band of the year, San Dimas Holiday Inn.

Performed for Chevy Chase Country Clubs' annual summer awards dinner.

2 Private parties at Malibu Racquet Club & stars' homes in Malibu.

1 Concert with Rosalind Grahams' Gospel group for an L.A. charity.

Televised on PBS Ch. 58, "Coffeehouse" program, Marina Del Rey, Ca.

Performed at Woodland Hills, Ca. Ruebens' restaurant lounge.

Solo performance at Horseshoe Casino lounge, Bell Gardens, Ca.

Performed w/the Viva Fresh Cantina lounge house band in Burbank, Ca.

Performed at Highland Grounds, Stageleft & Know Where coffee houses.

W/Hubbard Orchestra, New Haven Yacht Club Party, Americas Cup Winners.

Telethon w/"PEGASUS" Ch. 3 Hartford, Ct. Annual Muscular Dystrophy.

Performed at the Holiday Inn lounge, New London, Ct.

Televised on Ch. 22 “STARSTRUCK" talent program, Springfield, Ma.

6 concerts for Hubbard Park MPTF summer music concert series, Ct.

Performed for New Haven Country Clubs' annual summer barbecue party.

2 concerts for the Hartford Institute of Living, Hartford, Ct.

Performed at The Tavern on the Green, New Haven, Ct.

4 concerts, C.S.A. Songwriters’ Showcase, soloist & w/band "PEGASUS".

Performed at the Southington Country Club lounge, Ct.

Band performances in Palisades Park, N.J. summer music concerts.

Performed at Powder Ridge and Mt. Southington ski resort lodges, Ct.

Played w/house bands at N.Y. Catskill Mountains' ranch & ski resorts.

Performed at Brannigans’, The Broken Wheel and Mauris’ lounges, Ct.

Performed at Merroticas, Jillys, Crawdaddys, Mickey Finns & Petes, Fl.

ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:

The Songwriters Guild of America East, Associate member, New York

The Recording Academy, Associate member, Miami, Florida

American Federation of Musicians Union, Local # 655, Florida

STUDIED WITH:

Lenny Pugliese, Professional Musician, Performer & Guitarist, Four Seasons

Bill Leavitt, Berklee College Music Instructor/Author, Musician and Performer

Al Faraldi, Professional N.Y. Musician, Performer and Teacher

Emile DeCosmo, Professional N.J. Musician, Performer, Teacher and Author