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Darren Nicholson Music

Darren Nicholson Music Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

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On tour Yes
Followers 2,492
Category Americana, Bluegrass, Country
Concerts
Nov
22
Boyd’s Jig and Reel
Knoxville
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Nov
23
Highlands Performing Arts Center
Highlands
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Nov
24
Cataloochee Ranch
Maggie Valley
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Nov
26
RAD Brewing w/Jenny Bradley & Ashley Heath
Asheville
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Nov
30
Darren Nicholson & Shawn Lane
Balsam
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Dec
11
Private Event
Waynesville
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Dec
14
Private Event
Candler
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Jan
10
Darren Nicholson & Shawn Lane
Walhalla
Tickets
Jan
11
Mills River Brewing Co.
Mills River
Tickets
Jan
18
Winter Bluegrass Jubilee 2025
Pickens
Tickets
Feb
22
ACMA Listening Room
Fort Myers
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Mar
08
Elks Lodge
Waynesville
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Mar
15
Darren Nicholson & Shawn Lane
Boone
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Mar
22
Darren Nicholson and Shawn Lane
Wilmington
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Mar
23
Darren Nicholson & Shawn Lane
Raleigh
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Apr
11
West Falls Center for the Arts
West Falls
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Apr
12
Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association Presents Darren Nicholson Band
York
Tickets
May
01
Mr. B's Bluegrass Festival 2025
Woodford
Tickets
Jun
05
Cherokee Bluegrass Festival 2025
Cherokee
Tickets
Jun
14
Graham County Azalea Festival 2025
Robbinsville
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Jun
27
Concerts on the Creek (Bridge Park Pavilion)
Sylva
Tickets
Aug
13
The Farm at Old Edwards
Highlands
Tickets
Aug
30
Stecoah Valley Center
Robbinsville
Tickets
About Darren Nicholson Music
Mountain Home Music Company recording artist Darren Nicholsonis on a roll. Since his departure late last year from Balsam Range, the award-winning quintet he helped to found some 15 years ago, the singer, songwriter and mandolinist has revved up his solo career with a crowded personal appearance calendar, 3 singles that triangulate the corners of the bluegrass songbook — a chart-topping murder ballad, a spirited gospel number and a gripping instrumental, all self-penned — and now, the announcement of a new collection, Wanderer, that puts an exclamation point on his musical declaration of independence. The album is now available for pre-save/add ahead of its June 23 release. “I have been asked about this being my first release post-Balsam Range,” Nicholson notes, “and if there any overarching themes. The answer is simply that it has no bearing on the way I approach music. I want top quality, period. Every recording, I try to pick a variety of the best material, musicians and singers to fit the direction of the album.” “As with [2021’s] Man on a Mission,” he continues, “I wanted musicians who pushed me to new places — ultimately taking my original songs and giving them a new flavor. I got youthful, progressive, creative minds involved and it brings out the best in me. I think Wanderer is unique and original from top to bottom; it’s even vastly different from my previous works. I am so proud of that.” Indeed, the selection of musicians who appear on Wanderer is powerful evidence of Nicholson’s thoughtfulness: longtime friend and colleague Colby Laney (guitar) and fellow western North Carolinian Zachary Smith (Town Mountain) constitute a powerful rhythm section, while banjoist Wes Corbett (Sam Bush Band) and musically omnivorous fiddler Billy Contreras add more wide-ranging tones, textures and explorations that nevertheless fit seamlessly into Nicholson’s distinctive approach to bluegrass. In the same vein, the all-original song list feels firmly grounded in tradition, yet never sounds rule-bound or formulaic. And though most of the album’s songs were written with frequent collaborator Charles Humphrey III (Songs From The Road Band), Nicholson reached out in new directions to partner with writers like bluegrass favorite Mark “Brink” Brinkman and Eric Gibson of the Americana-leaning Gibson Brothers. The result is a collection that at once confirms Nicholson’s mastery of bluegrass’s most powerful musical currents and his burgeoning interest in moving beyond the mainstream. Whether it’s the rhythmically sophisticated meditation on liquor and love of “A Lot of Truth In An Empty Bottle,” the easy vibe of “Talkin’ To The Moon”’s extended exploration of its titular image or the good-natured story of a farm boy testing the limits of his energy in “Second Wind,” Wanderer serves as an impressive token of Darren Nicholson’s determination to forge his own musical path — and as just plain good listening, too. “Wanderer has been an absolute joy from beginning to end,” he concludes. “Writing and crafting all original music has become such a passion for me, and to see these songs turn out like this feels really good. The common thread is that they’re all songs about life: happiness, hardships, love and hope. They are all about me or things I can closely relate to. The only thing I’m qualified to write about is myself. I think being genuine, even if it’s not always pretty, can carry you a long way in life. I just want to keep growing with every recording and working to become a better version of myself.”
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Genres
Americana, Bluegrass, Country
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What fans are saying
Ginny
5 / 5
Fantastic as always!
Isis Music Hall Asheville, NC
Dec 20, 2022
Zulema
5 / 5
Very good singer!
First United Methodist Church Waynesville, NC
Sep 10, 2023
Brenda
5 / 5
Fantastic band
Waynesville Labor Day Celebration Waynesville, NC
Sep 03, 2023
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Darren Nicholson Music Tour Cities
Robbinsville, NC York, PA Raleigh, NC Fort Myers, FL Wilmington, NC Boone, NC Waynesville, NC Mills River, NC Pickens, SC Sylva, NC Highlands, NC Cherokee, NC Walhalla, SC Maggie Valley, NC Asheville, NC Knoxville, TN

Frequently Asked Questions About Darren Nicholson Music

Concerts & Tour Date Information

Is Darren Nicholson Music on tour?

Yes, Darren Nicholson Music is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming Darren Nicholson Music concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Darren Nicholson Music tour is scheduled for 23 dates across 16 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.

How many upcoming tour dates is Darren Nicholson Music scheduled to play?

Darren Nicholson Music is scheduled to play 23 shows between 2024-2025. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.

When does the Darren Nicholson Music tour start?

Darren Nicholson Music’s tour starts Nov 22, 2024 and ends on Aug 30, 2025. They will play 16 cities; their most recent concert was held in Knoxville at Boyd’s Jig and Reel and their next upcoming concert will be in York at Goodwill Fire Co.

What venues is Darren Nicholson Music performing at?

As part of the Darren Nicholson Music tour, Darren Nicholson Music is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:

2024 Tour Dates:

Nov 22 - Knoxville, TN @ Boyd’s Jig and Reel
Nov 23 - Highlands, NC @ Highlands Performing Arts Center
Nov 24 - Maggie Valley, NC @ Cataloochee Ranch
Nov 26 - Asheville, NC @ The River Arts District Brewing Company (RAD Brewing Co.)
Nov 30 - Balsam, NC @ Balsam Mountain Inn
Dec 11 - Waynesville, NC @ Laurel Ridge Country Club
Dec 14 - Candler, NC @ Private Event

2025 Tour Dates:

Jan 10 - Walhalla, SC @ Walhalla Performing Arts Center
Jan 11 - Mills River, NC @ Mills River Brewing Co.
Jan 18 - Pickens, SC @ Pickens High School
Feb 22 - Fort Myers, FL @ ACMA Listening Room
Mar 08 - Waynesville, NC @ Elks Lodge
Mar 15 - Boone, NC @ Jones House Cultural and Community Center
Mar 22 - Wilmington, NC @ Live At Ted's
Mar 23 - Raleigh, NC @ Finchman's Listening Room
Apr 11 - West Falls, NY @ West Falls Center for the Arts
Apr 12 - York, PA @ Goodwill Fire Co
May 01 - Woodford, VA @ Mr. B's Event Park
Jun 05 - Cherokee, NC @ Happy Holiday RV Village
Jun 14 - Robbinsville, NC @ Robbinsville Middle School
Jun 27 - Sylva, NC @ Concerts on the Creek (Bridge Park Pavilion)
Aug 13 - Highlands, NC @ The Farm at Old Edwards
Aug 30 - Robbinsville, NC @ Stecoah Valley Center
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