Nicholas James Thomasma is available to perform as a solo act, with a trio or with a full 6 piece band.

For all booking inquiries please contact: nikthomasma@yahoo.com

Nicholas James Thomasma

Traveling around in a bright orange 1973 Volkswagen Bus, singer songwriter and Earthwork Music artist Nicholas James Thomasma combines stories and songs with humor and wit for a show that can be enjoyed by all ages. Whether he’s performing with his backing band Nicholas James and the Bandwagon or as a solo acoustic act, Nicholas charms the audience with his playful sense of humor and real life stories. An award winning songwriter, Nicholas is also the curator of a monthly songwriter in-the-round concert series called the Songtellers at the Midtown in Grand Rapids, MI and is the Secretary for the Michigan Music Alliance.

"Singer-songwriter Nicholas James Thomasma is a Grand Rapids native and a Michigander to the core. He even has the Great Lakes tattooed on his arm and professes real love for the region in earthy, country-imbued songs drenched in honesty and authenticity. Thomasma also happens to be a supremely talented singer. . ." - John Sinkevics, The Grand Rapids Press "Nicholas James Thomasma, aka Nicholas James, is one of West Michigan's rising singer-songwriter stars." - John Sinkevics, Local Spins

 


Nicholas James and the Bandwagon

The Bandwagon is the rolling cavalcade of musicians that make up the supporting cast behind Nicholas James Thomasma. This is the kind of band you want to bbq with. This is the type of band you want to have a beer with. This is the kind of band you can roll up your sleeves and work to. This is the kind of band you can kick off your shoes and dance to. What kind of band is it? It's that kind of band. Good times ahead. Hop on the Bandwagon!

The Bandwagon is:

Nicholas James Thomasma - Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Songwriter

Pete Weatherhead - Pedal Steel, Fiddle, Harmony Vocals

Greg Baxter - Guitar, Production

Alex Austin - Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals

Dan Hildebrandt- Bass

Brandon Pratt - Drums
 

Nicholas James Trio


 Nicholas James Thomasma - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica

Dan Hildebrandt - Upright Bass and Vocals

Alex Austin - Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Mandolin and Vocals