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| Nickels & Dimes-Blues Rock From Norway Norwegian musicians Steffen Nicolaisen (guitar &vocals), Arild Steinsrud (bass), and Nils H. Maehlum (drums) are Nickels & Dimes. The band formed in 1987 and in 2003, the original lineup reformed as Nickels & Dimes, then wrote and recorded their most recent and fourth album Midnight Overdrive. This trio is a devout Hendrix worshipper and their music is a direct reflection of the love and respect they have for the late great guitar hero. Right at the outset of the opening track " 3 2 Get Ready" you hear a scream and instantly know you will be in for a ride. Nickels & Dimes will rock your soul with rousing tracks and "Trampoline" is one of their best. It is a personal tribute to the masters of the past. The track fires up three minutes and twenty-seven seconds of pure rockin' blues-rock energy. This band has a good sense of humor too-"Rubber Man, " has a crazy acoustic slide backed with a locomotive rhythm section that never misses a step and lyrics that will surely bring a smile to your face. This is the blues, straight up with nothing else to wash it down. Blues music is universal and once you hear Nickels & Dimes you will think that the boys came straight from the Texas heartland. This is proof positive that the power of the blues has a far-reaching influence. Nickels & Dimes is actively touring in support of Midnight Overdrive. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |