Nick Vernier Band is an alias (and anagram) for productions by Dutch musician and record producer Eric Van Den Brink.[1] Although a 'one man band' in essence, featured collaborators include Blondie Chaplin, Probyn Gregory,[2] Gerry Beckley (with Jeffrey Foskett), Stephen John Kalinich, Paul Jones, David Paton, David Bullock, Matt Malley, Iain Matthews, Emitt Rhodes, Duncan Maitland, E.H. Roelfzema, Shandon Sahm, Janaki, and Iason Chronis, among others. Van Den Brink is also producer of the 2024 Mixes of The Best of Shocking Blue (Venus, Love Buzz, etc.), and Nick Vernier Band-Mixes for Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band.
Nick Vernier Band | |
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| Origin | Netherlands / United Kingdom / United States |
| Genres | Alternative, avant-garde, psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Brinker Media |
Musical style and influences
editNick Vernier Band incorporates elements of rock, pop, electronic, and experimental music, and blends organic and electronic elements. Over the years, Nick Vernier Band has worked with musicians and artists such as members of The Beach Boys, America, Plastic Ono Band, Counting Crows, Pilot, Space Opera and Manfred Mann, among others.
Recordings
editThe collective's recordings consist of original material, as well as songs by featured collaborators. Sound engineers include Julia Wolff, Hank Linderman, Bill Gautier, Dan Duskin, and Coen Berrier. Previous associations include recordings with Jan Akkerman, Rob Bolland, David Vermeulen,[3] Colin Blunstone, Ian Gillan, and Herman Brood[4] with Dick Dale,[5] Hans Dulfer, Candy Dulfer, Jules Deelder, Nina Hagen, and Trijntje Oosterhuis.[6] Related productions include Style Detectives, the first new Monkees-related release in over a decade (produced under license from Rhino Entertainment, featuring vocal samples from the band), Willem De Ridder, and Cosmo Police (with Atsuko Kurokawa).
Discography
edit(selection)
- Nick Vernier Band Addendum (EP) (2009)
- Iain Matthews Woodstock (Nick Vernier Band Mix) (single) (2009)
- Nick Vernier Band with Paul Jones I'm Your Kingpin (single) (2009)[7]
- Nick Vernier Band Sessions (album) (2010)
- Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band The Sun Is Down! (Nick Vernier Band Mix) (single) (2010)
- Nick Vernier Band feat. The Monkees Mister Bob (single) (2011)[8]
- Nick Vernier Band feat. Janaki Agaraga (single) (2011)[9]
- Nick Vernier Band Trainathought (single) (2012)[10]
- Probyn Gregory & Nick Vernier Band I Send Up My Prayer (single) (2012)[2]
- Gerry Beckley & Nick Vernier Band (with Jeffrey Foskett) Now Sue (single) (2012)[11]
- Musicboat Shell Dance (Nick Vernier Band Mix) (single) (2013)
- Nick Vernier Band feat. David Paton Don't Know What To Say (single) (2013)[12]
- Nick Vernier Band You Didn't Have To Be So Nice (single) (2014)[13]
- Nick Vernier Band Hope (single) (2014)
- Nick Vernier Band On 42nd Street (single) (2015)
- Pizza Delivery Boys Spooky (Nick Vernier Band Mix) (single) (2015)
- Nick Vernier Band Autumn Mist (single) (2015)
- Nick Vernier Band feat. Laura Van Eeden Working Class Hero (single) (2015)[14]
- Jera Ivory Don’t Give Up On Me (single) (2016)[15]
- David Bullock Summers (single) (2017)
- Nick Vernier Band feat. Jera Ivory I Can't Stand The Rain (single) (2017)
- Scott Brookman with Nick Vernier Band Sitting In A House (single) (2018)
- Jera Ivory All Night Long (single) (2019)
- Nick Vernier Band feat. Shandon Sahm She's About a Mover (single) (2019)
- Shandon Sahm feat. Eric Van Den Brink Sahm Covers Sahm Vol. II (album) (2020)
- David Paton 2020 (album) (2020)
- Eddie Conard Hold Me Back (Nick Vernier Band Mix) (single) (2021)
- David Bullock Lovin' You (Nick Vernier Band Mix) (single) (2022)
- Nick Vernier Band feat. Laura Van Eeden Mrs. Lennon (single) (2023)
- Nick Vernier Band Rock On (single) (2023)
- Nick Vernier Band Spencer Boogie (single) (2023)
- Nick Vernier Band Earth Jam (single) (2023)
- Shocking Blue 2024 Mixes (album) (2024)
- Nick Vernier Band Days (single) (2024)
- Nick Vernier Band Tarred And Feathered (single) (2024)
References
edit- ^ "Studio Brinker Media | Artist Feedback". Studiobrinkermedia. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Nick Vernier Band feat. Probyn Gregory". 28 April 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "David Vermeulen - Moskou". 24 April 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Herman Brood & Jules Deelder - Oh Kut". 29 March 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Dick Dale - session for Herman Brood". 29 March 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Herman Brood & Trijntje Oosterhuis - Fire And Rain". 4 April 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Nick Vernier Band with Paul Jones". 25 April 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "New Monkees Release – Mister Bob". Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ "Agaraga". 10 May 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Trainathought". 2 May 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Nick Vernier Band feat. Gerry Beckley". 4 May 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via YouTube.
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- ^ "Nick Vernier Band - You Didn't Have To Be So Nice (short edit)". 4 May 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Nick Vernier Band feat. Laura Van Eeden - Working Class Hero". 6 October 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Jera Vriens - Don't Give Up On Me". 30 August 2016. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2017 – via YouTube.