Meet Nudie
It is only fitting that Uncle Jack’s photo should grace the cover of the Nudie & The Turks album, Looking For A Good Time, released in 2008. The record was the result of a band Nudie formed in his latest residence of Charlottetown, PEI, after soaking up musical experiences in Toronto, Montreal, Phoenix, Austin and New York City. Why so much traveling? “That’s what the world’s for” quips Nudie.
The love of singing and playing superseded any desire to chase a recording career, but with the encouragement of a growing fan base that gravitated toward Nudie’s authentic songwriting, he decided to go solo and self-released Remember This in 2014. He promoted the album with a string of high profile shows, including supporting Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, and wrapping up 2015 with an official showcase at the Americana Music Festival in Nashville.
Nudie’s latest offering, Everything’s Different In The Night (out April 22, 2016), was recorded in Peterborough, ON with co-producer James McKenty (Blue Rodeo, Cuff The Duke). It’s a collection of songs about relationships, and stories from the road, including “Mr. Why’d You Come To Texas”, a duet with Sylvie Smith (Evening Hymns) about not knowing how to two-step, and “Train You Took My Baby”, inspired by a trip across Canada.
Other musical friends on the album include Ryan Weber (The Weber Brothers) playing mariachi-style trumpet on “I’ve Been Here Before”, and pedal steel player Chris Altmann (Tim Hicks, Michelle McAdorey). “Any friend that I have, I’ve met through music”, says Nudie, “I’ve tried doing other things, unsuccessfully, and it always leads me back to making music. And I’m glad”.
Nudie continues to captivate audiences with his upbeat and charismatic performances, with plans to tour throughout North America in 2016.
Career Highlights:
- Performances at Philadelphia Folk Festival, Ottawa Folk Festival
- Official showcases at Folk Alliance, Folk Music Ontario and Americana Music Conferences
- Songs licensed for television’s “Saving Hope”
- Hosted “Nudie’s House of Rock”, recorded and broadcast by CBC Radio in Atlantic Canada
What The Press Has To Say About Nudie & Everything's Different In The Night:
"Heartfelt lyrics, soulful singing and heady guitar play make 'Everything’s Different In The Night' a diamond in the rough" - Nashville Examiner
"From the catchy beat of ‘Hearts & Flowers’ to the Mariachi-influenced trumpeting in ‘I’ve Been Here Before’, Nudie makes romantic anguish far more spirited and enjoyable than you’d expect." - The East Mag
"Like his previous CD, this one boasts some excellent songwriting. I love these lines from “That’s All That I’ve Got”: “Bathroom’s just down the hall/My money’s all gone/Did everything wrong/The heartache you brought/Is all that I’ve got.” - Michael Doherty's Music Log
"If it’s his bad habits that inspire his songs, we can all be glad that he hasn’t given them up yet. And although everything may be different in the night, these songs are impressive 24/7." - Turnstyled, Junk piled
"The songs of heartache, longing, and love on Everything's Different In The Night comprise a superb collection that is satisfying no matter when (day, night or those hours somewhere in between) you choose to listen to it. " - The Daily Country
