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Shay Nichols

A singer and improviser from the Bay area, Shay Nichols sings in a style all her own. Intimate, ethereal, and inventive, her singing expresses the longing and beauty of the heart. She loves the voice in all its forms, and loves helping people experience ... view more

  1. on February 24
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    Shay Nichols
    Posted project update #3

    A Preview this Sunday

    Hello everyone,

    We are finished with the editing process, now time for mastering! I am so grateful to my editor Laura Inserra for her expertise and support.  The last step in the process is the cover.  I have a wonderful designer, Arianna Tondo, from Sicily and a photo shoot scheduled this Saturday. 

    I wanted to let you know that Laura and I are performing at the Numi Tea House, 2230 Livingston Street in Oakland, CA this Sunday from 6-8 pm. I will be singing a few songs from the CD, and we will be playing a preview of the CD during intermission. It looks like the CD will be finished in April and I will let you know about the CD release concerts in Nevada City and Berkeley.  Thank you so much for your support and encouragement!!

    Blessings,

    Shay

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  2. on September 20, 2011
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    Shay Nichols
    Posted project update #2

    The editing begins!

    Hello everyone, Laura and I met today to listen with fresh ears to the recorded tracks. We both heard new possibilities for flourishes and finishing touches. Although I am excited to finish the cd so I can share it with all of you, I am also grateful for the space in which songs continue to grow. We are going to dive into editing in mid October after the Art in Nature festival. This is a beautiful event that Laura is producing in Redwood Regional Park in Oakland on Sunday, October 2nd. Over 120 artists are participating, I will be there singing from the trees:) You can check out the link here, www.artinnaturefestival.org. I hope to have the cd finished by mid November, and to release it in the beginning of December with house concerts in Berkeley and Nevada City. For those of you that signed up for sound blessings or voice lessons/healings I will be contacting you this week to schedule. Again, I feel so much gratitude. It is wonderful to feel your support. Blessings, Shay
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  3. on August 26, 2011
    Funded!

    Shay Nichols is recording her first CD by Shay Nichols

    Click here to pre-order my first CD "Wildflower" and contribute to my project, featuring original compositions inspired by nature.

    • 126% funded $3,161 pledged
    • 79 backers
    • Funded Aug 26, 2011
  4. on August 24, 2011
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    Shay Nichols
    Posted project update #1

    We did it!

    Hello Friends and Family, Thank you!!! I feel so moved, and grateful for your support. We surpassed the goal, $3,006 with 44 hours to go! I can't wait to start editing. I hope to have the CD finished and to share it with you by the end of September. I appreciate each and every one of you, you all have given me quite a gift. Blessings, Shay
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        Gray on August 25, 2011

        Go Shay! Look forward to beautiful things from you...

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        Denise on August 25, 2011

        So excited for you! Congrats Shay! Can't wait to hear your 1st CD!

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        Naomi Colb on August 25, 2011

        Congrats!! Looking forward to the CD!


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  5. on August 11, 2011
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    backed a project

    SING AS I AM: a sound journey toward Truth by Julie Dreyer

    Reeling from depression, Julie Dragonfly searches for Truth by choosing to live home-free and share sacred music around the world.

    Funding Unsuccessful (08/24/2011)
  6. on July 27, 2011
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    Shay Nichols launched a project

    Shay Nichols is recording her first CD by Shay Nichols

    Click here to pre-order my first CD "Wildflower" and contribute to my project, featuring original compositions inspired by nature.

    • $2,500 funding goal
    • 08/26/2011 Funding Ended