Danielle Nicole Band

“That girl gets down to the nitty gritty.” Koko Taylor

Danielle Nicole, a singer, bassist, and songwriter from Kansas City, Missouri, has spent her life making music and thrilling fans both at home and abroad. Nicole was initially influenced by her parents, who played in bands and were active in the Kansas City music scene. She recalls her father playing blues guitar and her mother singing with the group Little Eva and The Works, which sparked her passion. Along with her two brothers, Nick and Kris, she formed the “Heavy Blues” band Trampled Under Foot, which initially gained popularity in the Midwest and then made waves worldwide for over 10 years. Praise has been abundant: Guitar World wrote, “Danielle Nicole has earned the respect and admiration of the entire American blues scene with her soulful, inventive playing and tireless work ethic.” The Blues Music Magazine raved, “Nicole brings it, bakes it, and serves it up piping hot on a silver soul-rock platter.” The Kansas City Star stated, “Blues and soul singers often get better with age. Bettye LaVette is one of those artists who has become increasingly credible with maturity. Danielle Nicole seems to be stepping into her footsteps.”