Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

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NICHOLAS CAMPBELL Merging the sounds of rockabilly from the genres golden era with a crooning style like no other, at 20 years old Nicholas Campbell has gained himself a reputation as “the real deal”. Campbell first picked up the guitar at age 10 and was gigging by 11. Having found a fresh start during the pandemic, Nicholas began playing consistently with his band, The Meter Cheaters, who quickly rediscovered their groove as live shows began to become an option once again and they wasted no time in seizing the opportunity. The band worked to release Campbell’s debut album Livin’ and Other Western Ideas in 2021, combining elements of rockabilly, western swing, and good old-fashioned honky tonk. The result was a brisk, invigorating album that feels as fresh as it does familiar... more...