"Finally, Shurman has a truly great drummer." - John Popper, Blues Traveler
"Nick's a great drummer who plays like a seasoned professional." - John "J.R." Robinson, studio legend
"This guy puts it down!" - Mario Calire, Ozomatli
"Nick is a brilliant drummer and a brilliant bloke! Always a pleasure to work with." - David Newton, producer/engineer
"A great player. Very inspiring!" - Al Webster, Jeff Healey Band
"An absolutely amazing drummer. DAMN AM I GLAD I MADE THAT CALL!!" - Aaron Beavers, Shurman
"Nick is a consummate professional, and a true music lover. He does his homework like no drummer i've ever worked with. He knows the songs inside and out. Backwards and forwards. Nick is a great person to have as a rudder for the band. He is someone you can count on, hands down, to do the job right. His time is impeccable, and he has a power and an energy that drives and moves the songs and the band." - Matt Nathanson, Vanguard recording artist
"Nick absolutely rocks! He came in and knew my songs as well as my usual drummer, fit right in with his positive, do-it-right attitude, and was so encouraging about the music. His genuine enthusiasm is infectious and would be such an asset to any band or songwriter." - Elyse Haren, singer/songwriter
"I've had the pleasure of working with Nick on two projects which are stylistically quite different from each other. He has a great understanding of how to approach a song, and can lay back in the pocket or come out firing with all kinds of chops. His versatility makes him a great asset for recording artists looking to bring their songs into fruition, or for anyone who needs a solid, precise backbone to their project(s)." - Omarr Escoffie, Slow Car Crash
"It's a pleasure playing with Nick. He brought a much-needed power,
professionalism, and reliability to the live show that allowed us to
elevate the whole performance. The fact that he can launch into anything
from Pat Benatar to Slayer to The Outfield without missing a beat doesn't
hurt, either." - Aaron Tap, Matt Nathanson, The Paula Kelley Orchestra
"Nick has such an amazing grasp of where a song can and should go, not just rhythmically or dynamically, but melodically, harmonically, and sonically overall." - Shane Mills, One Silver Astronaut
"I grew up a drummer, so I'm very picky. I picked the right one in Nick
Amoroso. Powerful, creative and 'on' like a metronome. He serves the
song instead of taking away from it - combining the best qualities of
John Bonham and Ringo Starr. Perfect for singer-songwriters." - Bryan Master, singer/songwriter
"Nick Amoroso is solid, tasteful, and really plays for the sake of the song. Great drummer AND a great guy!" - Kelly Burgos, singer/songwriter
"It feels very natural playing with Nick. His professionalism and charisma should be an example to other musicians looking to get into this business." - Dillon Campbell, singer/songwriter
"Nick is one of those rare drummers who can play with sensitivity and power simultaneously. Completing the song - not competing with it - is his goal and he does just that." - Steve LeBlanc, A Fine Frenzy
"Nick Amoroso has the key ingredients for a musician - he listens & follows the vocals & melody, complimenting the song in the best way possible. He is the finest drummer I have played with. Impeccable time, great dynamics - a professional in the truest sense of the word. As a performer you can rely on him to be the solid backbone, so you can focus on your performance - what a delight!" - Noush Skaugen, singer/songwriter
"Nick is simply one of the best drummers I have ever worked with. His sense of feel is incredible. He just seems to intuitively know what will work for any given song. He also seems to command time from behind his kit - he bends it to meet his needs." - Jac Mandel, guitarist, writer, producer
"Simply put, Amoroso's a powerhouse." - Music Connection magazine
I hit things. They go boom.
I have been fortunate in my career to make music with such talented people as Marching Band (U&L Records), Eddie Argos of Art Brut (Mute/Downtown Records/Labels France), Dyan Valdes of The Blood Arm (City Rockers/Because Records), Matt Nathanson (Vanguard Records), Holly Brook (MSR/Warner Bros. Records), Slow Car Crash, Shurman, J.D. Bernal, Chad Watson, Leroy Powell, Craig Lyons, Andrew Jed, Elyse Haren, Ingrid Michaelson, Shane Mills, Dillon Campbell, Josh Halverson, Bryan Master, Kelly Burgos, Nicholas Alan, Adam Kowalczyk, Geoffrey Clay, Roland Corporation Worldwide, Noush Skaugen, One Silver Astronaut, Dave Newton, John Torres, Ping, Lily's Siren, Soulbelly, Asight Unseen, Michael Knott, The Aunt Bettys, Pinwheel, Lisa Gamache, Janet Robin and Stereo Suite. I have also produced and co-produced a number of different projects. I always enjoy working with talented, creative artists.
Visit my website to see/hear/mock more of what I do. I'd love to lend my experience and creativity to your music - email me. While you're here, though, take a listen to some of my work above. And a look at some of it, below.
With Marching Band on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic with Nic Harcourt, 09.08.08
Slow Car Crash's "The Message" and "Swan Song" are featured in the Alexander Berberich film Bonne Année
Slow Car Crash Releases Intermission
"G.I.R.L.F.R.E.N." with Everybody Was In The French Resistance . Now (Eddie Argos of Art Brut and Dyan Valdes of The Blood Arm)
From the 2010 album Fixin' The Charts, Volume One
"Come On Get Higher" with Matt Nathanson
ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live, 02.15.08
"Car Crash" with Matt Nathanson
NBC's Late Night With Conan O'Brien, 01.30.08
click here for uncompressed video (50mb but worth the wait)
"To the Beat of Our Noisy Hearts" with Matt Nathanson
The Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA - 10.11.07
"Come On Get Higher" with Matt Nathanson
The Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA - 10.11.07
"Natural Chemical" with Slow Car Crash
The Gig - 12.09.06
Slow Car Crash - "Hope on the Other Side"
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