Biography

Katie Nicholas is an award-winning singer songwriter from Liverpool. After a long musical hiatus she steps into a new musical era with her latest EP "Feather" showcasing her as a distinctive folk artist, skilful guitarist and fearless in bending any genre to suit her message. With her poetic lyricism and carefully crafted guitar arrangements accompanied with strings and keys, her sound is reminiscent of obscure but timeless artists including Kate Rusby, Katie Melua, Eva Cassidy and Joni Mitchell. Already established on the UK Americana circuit when living in London, younger Katie was quickly discovered and showcased by Whispering Bob Harris on his "Under The Apple Tree Event in Nashville, recorded music at Abbey Road Studio London and Blackbird Nashville, and was featured on the SSL advert along with accumulating 40+ BBC regional broadcasts. Most recently supporting artists like Boo Hewerdine and Robert Vincent at the Liverpool Philharmonic. Beginning again with a clean slate, fans have waited eagerly for her return - and here she is, putting her best foot forward. “there is strength in Katie’s vulnerability” – Rab Noakes, Travelling Folk Show, BBC Radio Scotland “A striking new talent” – Folking “An absolutely beautiful voice” – Frank Hennessey, Celtic Heartbeat, BBC Radio Wales