In case you haven't heard, we announced some very special guests for the First Avenue shows upcoming on May 10th & 11th.  Old friends, Terry McDermott, Melanie Martinez, Trevin Hunte, Todd Kessler and others will all join in on the fun.  Friday, May 10th is SOLD OUT but there are a limited number of tickets available for 5/11 still.

See all the details here:  http://on.fb.me/12600iw

Nicholas and the band recently stopped by The Current studios and shared 3 brand new songs.  Check those out here for a taste of what's to come this weekend:  http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2013/05/02/nicholas-david

Speaking of this weekend, Nicholas recently partnered up with VEAP (http://www.veapvolunteers.org) and Rock The Cause (http://irockthecause.org) and is asking you to bring non-perishable food items to the First Avenue shows on 5/10 & 5/11 to help feed families in need.  The first 100 to donate each night will get a cool new button.

Listen in to Cities 97 tonight (5/5) at 10pm CST, for a cool interview with Nicholas and more details on how you can help: http://www.cities97.com/pages/CauseRock.html

Hopefully we'll see a bunch of you this weekend, and for those outside of MN, we'll try and catch you in your town sometime this fall.

All the very best!

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CLICK ON THE IMAGE for all the details for Nicholas David at First Avenue on Friday, May 10th & Saturday, May 11th:  Limited amount of tickets still available for Saturday 5/11:  http://on.fb.me/12VOlCr

 

SECOND SHOW ADDED on Saturday, May 11th at First Avenue in Minneapolis:  http://on.fb.me/12VOlCr

Tickets SOLD OUT for the Friday, May 10th show at First Avenue:  http://first-avenue.com/event/2013/05/nicholasdavid

 

Tickets go on sale tomorrow at Noon:  http://first-avenue.com/event/2013/05/nicholasdavid

Nicholas has been busy working on a new album, spending as much time as he can with his sweet new baby boy & family, singing and making appearances at a bunch of charity and private events, but is really excited to finally have a big show and an extended set to play for the public (YOU) that supported him so dearly during his awesome run on The Voice.

For those of you much too far from MN, we are working on putting together dates in your town, and hope to tour with a new record come Fall of 2013.

Thanks for your endless support, and all the best to you and yours!

Team Nicholas

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Nicholas gets to sing 2 songs TONIGHT, live on The Voice!

Nicholas truly does have the most passionate supporters and voters in YOU. Way to be! Of course we've got another FREE original song for you to have, and to share. Keep those votes coming in strong again tonight, like I know you will.

Nicholas' version of "What's Going On" took him into the "Top 6" (with YOUR help) and brought him to the #9 spot overall on the iTunes chart. That is pretty cool. "The Rhythm of Love" group number was pretty awesome as well.

As I mentioned earlier, the "Top 6" take the stage again, performing not 1, but 2 songs each.  Nicholas gave a hint that one will be in the same soulful classic realm, and the other will be a departure from that feel, but will still remain music along "the heart path." I am really looking forward to that.

This weeks FREE Original Download is from the album: Nicholas Mrozinski - Oak Chase Way.  As always, feel free to share this via your social media outlets and remind your people to watch and vote for Nicholas again tonight.  Here is the link to share and to download your copy: http://soundcloud.com/thefeelin/the-world-before-me

 

Once again those important voting details: http://www.nbc.com/the-voice/vote/how-it-works.shtml

Huge thanks, and all the best to you and yours!

On behalf of Nicholas and Wake the World,

 

Jackson Tyler Eddy

Managing Partner

Wake the World

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P.S.  Stocking stuffer alert for the Holidays...get Nicholas Mrozinski original albums here:  http://www.thefeelin.com/store_buy/


©2012 Wake the World

How amazing, cool, and awesome was last week on The Voice? Nicholas was incredible and so were YOU with your votes. We need you to do it once more this evening as Nicholas takes the live stage yet again. Thank you, thank you, thank you in advance!!!

Will Nicholas get to show America his amazing piano skills, and tickle the ivories tonight on the live show??? This video from The Voice makes us think he might... http://youtu.be/0ww67THjKBc

As a thanks, we thought we'd also include another FREE download for you guys to have, and to share via your social media channels. Let everyone know about this FREE track, and tell them to get those votes in for Nicholas David tonight. The song is "How Many Times?" from the album Oak Chase Way. One of my absolute favorites. Share it and enjoy! Here is the link to download and share: http://soundcloud.com/thefeelin/how-many-times

Nicholas appreciates all your support and love, more than words can describe, as he seizes this amazing opportunity and enjoys the wild ride. I'm hoping there will be another message (and another FREE song) coming your way, just like this, next week. You can make it happen!

If you need to freshen up on how to vote, hop on over here: http://www.nbc.com/the-voice/vote/how-it-works.shtml

Ginormous thank you's, and all the best to you and yours!

On behalf of Nicholas and Wake the World,

Jackson Tyler Eddy

Managing Partner

Wake the World

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Nicholas David Mrozinski

The Voice:  Nicholas David needs your VOTE and has a FREE original track for you too.

Welcome new fans and HELLO long timers!

What a long road coming and what a wild ride it has been thus far on The Voice. The field is now cut down to 20, and after the live shows that will air tonight (Monday) and Wednesday, the peoples vote (yours) will decide who makes it into the final twelve. Nicholas wants (and deserves) to be in there, and we can make it happen.  Not only does he need your vote, but he also needs your help in spreading the word.

Download this graphic to use as your profile pic and also help yourself to the original track "Easter & Keeko" from the album Together We're Stronger. Share the "Easter & Keeko" link on your Facebook or Twitter page while mentioning about the FREE original download, and of course about voting for Nicholas David too. Tell your friends to get their FREE song and do the same.  The more the merrier!

Voting opens when the live shows begin tonight. After the two live shows air tonight and Wednesday, the 12 finalists will be announced during a special Thursday show. Tune into the show for details and instructions or visit http://www.nbc.com/the-voice/vote/ to place your vote.

Thank you for your votes and efforts. Nicholas appreciates it immensely...let's help him win this thing!

On behalf of Nicholas and Wake the World,

Jackson Tyler Eddy
Managing Partner
Wake the World

Nicholas is ecstatic to have the opportunity to be on season 3 of The Voice.  After being picked up by Team CeeLo with his rendition of Ben E. King's "Stand by Me" he looks forward to moving on to the next round of action.

Watch the replay of his blind audition...

 

Download his version of "Stand by Me" here:

Nicholas David - http://bit.ly/NzRO5F

 

Be sure to check out all of his original material on iTunes:

Nicholas Mrozinski - http://bit.ly/NYfLRh

Nicholas Mrozinski & the Feelin Band - http://bit.ly/QlwoJy

Nicholas Mrozinski & Dylan Nau -http://bit.ly/Sjriz3

Good Morning Good Afternoon Good Evening and Good Night Ladies and Gentlemen.  Nicholas Mrozinski here, just wishin you well and letting you know what's shakin in April.

Nicholas Mrozinski & the Feelin Band are back at Mayslacks this Saturday, April 7th.  Music starts around 9:30, and we'll be debuting a handful of tunes off the upcoming new album MAKE HOPE.

On a side note, take a peak at the fun new Minnesota Twins spot I had the honor of doing voice over work for... http://youtu.be/h4RtPSoFFJg

Hope everyone is doing awesome, loving life, and gearing up for old lady winter. Opening for Trevor Hall, and playing the Fitzgerald Theatre in November was a blast and this December also brings some fun shows that we are excited about. Before we get to the show rundown, be sure to check out the Minnesota Beatle Project's Volume III release to help MN schools keep their music programs thriving. Nicholas had the honor to play with Charlie Parr for their rendition of "Rocky Raccoon" for this installment in the series. See more info and a complete track listing here... http://bit.ly/sLM8ik The album is released December 6th.

As for the shows...Nicholas & Co. will run through Iowa and North Dakota early in the month before making their way back for the always jammed packed "Dreaming of a White Iron Christmas" show at the Cabooze on December 16th. Of course Sunday nights at Palmer's on the West Bank, and Wednesday nights at The Happy Gnome in St. Paul are still going strong for the weekly house gigs. We'll also make a stop at Hell's Kitchen, Kathy's in Rochester, and back to the Cabooze with Hyentyte and Shoeless Revolution, all before the big New Years Eve show at Ed's No Name Bar in Winona.

All the details and more shows are up at http://thefeelin.com/show_calendar/

All the best to all of you! =D

We have some cool news to share, and some nice shows coming up.

First on the list is the big September 24th show at the Historic Holmes Theater in Detroit Lakes, MN. Nicholas Mrozinski & the Feelin Band get to share the evening with the wonderful Alison Scott and Hardwood Groove gets the evening rolling. This one will be fantastic for sure. The MN Music Coalition put together this awesome Caravan Du Nord Tour. The MN Music Coalition was recently formed by key members of our local music industry and they are doing some really neat things. Folks from The Current, Vega Productions, McNally Smith, Summit Brewery, and more are involved. Check out more about it all at http://www.mnmusiccoalition.org/caravan_du_nord/ http://www.alisonscott.com

In other news, The Feelin Trio has a fun new residency every Wednesday at the Happy Gnome in St. Paul. Music from 9pm-12am. Speaking of house gigs Nicholas and Co. are still doing every Sunday night at Palmer's, and Tuesday Nights at Whiskey Junction.

Check out http://ats.thefeelin.com/calendar.html for more details and other shows upcoming, including a Mankato show opening for Two Many Banjo's.

There may have been some studio tinkerings over the past couple months as well...for another new album. ;-)

More news about that on down the road.

In Formation - Nicholas Mrozinski & Dylan Nau

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And it's only $4.95 to boot...

.In Formation - Nicholas Mrozinski & Dylan Nau

Lots of happenings going on around here.

We just wanted to share all the goodness with you.

First off, for those who missed the premiere of Todd J. Randall's Documentary about Nicholas at spotArt this past Friday, here is that link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0flg8AeeRQ

Speaking of Todd...Todd, Nicholas, and Jackson Eddy made a cool little music video for the song "Dragon" off the new EP, "In Formation" so be sure to check that out too - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYM7Du621Fk

And, you can still download "Dragon" for FREE, so go ahead and share that one with your friends.  FREE download link - http://ats.thefeelin.com/music-63.html

The new EP, "In Formation" officially goes live on iTunes (2/22/2011) tomorrow.

We'd like to give special thanks to spotArt for hosting the "In Formation Release Party | Documentary Screening" this past Friday.  We had a blast.  Here are some pics from the evening - http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=277220&id=35715527119  Check out http://www.spotart.org and swing thru their gallery if you get a chance.

Thanks again, to you, as always, for your continued love and support.  All the best to you and yours!  =D

Go here to get "Dragon" http://ats.thefeelin.com/music-63.html

NEW VIDEO for "Dragon" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYM7Du621Fk

Be sure to get your tickets to the release party upcoming on February 18th.

Details here:  http://on.fb.me/dFc02b

Buy Tickets Here:

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Nicholas Mrozinski has teamed up with electro producer Dylan Nau to create a movingly one-of-a-kind, synthetic-soul EP, In Formation.

The five song EP fuses Nicholas’ powerful, organic soul sound with the electro minded circuitry of Dylan Nau.

The synth-soul creation will celebrate its release with a listening party at spotArt in NE Minneapolis on Friday, February 18th 2011. The all age party goes from 7-10pm. The $10 ticket lands you a free EP signed by the creators.

Twin Cities Filmmaker Todd J. Randall recently wrapped up his documentary short on Nicholas which will also premiere as part of the nights festivities.

The spotArt Gallery is a beautiful home to the work of many amazing local artists whose pieces will be on display.

Nicholas has a special surprise in store for the evening along with having Psychic John Peterson and Henna Tatoo Artist Judy O. on hand, adding to the magic of the evening.

Purchase tickets here:

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'Tis the season for a FREE Download...holiday style. http://ats.thefeelin.com/music-group-8.html

December will see Nicholas and Co. cruising around MN, ND and IA. The show that Nicholas is looking forward to the most is the December 18th show at Memory Lanes in Minneapolis. Nicholas will be playing with Dylan Nau and Tim Carrow in what will be a pretty sweet sonic experiment. Nicholas and Tim will be playing multiple keyboards while Dylan plays guitar, synth and a drum machine. Everyone will be pitching in with vocals as well. The boys are sharing the night with Mikel Wright and the Wrongs. Nicholas also makes a stop at the Dakota Jazz Club and the band spends New Year's Eve at the awesome Hotel Donaldson to ring in the New Year. Lots more dates and all the details at www.thefeelin.com/calendar.html Happy Holidays to you all and best wishes into the New Year! =D
November is packed with some great shows... The month begins swinging thru Fargo, Mason City, Winona, and La Crosse...and of course the weekly fun at Palmer's in Minneapolis. Nicholas will then cruise on over to St. Cloud with the one and only Heatbox before working his way back to "the cities" to kick off an art exhibit featuring local artists at the spotArt Gallery. Nicholas & Co. are super stoked to be participating in the Big Wu's Thanksgiving show at the Cabooze. This one will be a blast. Nicholas will also perform in a musical rendition of "The Last Waltz", Martin Scorsese's film about The Band. The theatrical performance will take place at The Muse Theatre in La Crosse, WI. Here's a trailer from the original movie to give you a little taste... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rKlkR0B5aw Check out all the dates and details at www.thefeelin.com/calendar.html Stay warm inside and out, and, as always, thank you! =D
Here's a quick rundown of what's in store for October. Be sure to check www.thefeelin.com/calendar.html for all the dates and details, but here are some highlights. 1. Mini Tour w/ Heatbox | Oct. 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th - Hitting up Menomonie, Duluth, Fargo, and Grand Forks. www.heatboxmusic.com 2. Sons & Daughters of Minnesota | Oct. 16th @ Mayslacks - This month's showcase features the talents of Ashley Gold, Kendra Glenn, Nathan Miller, MMC, and Tim Carrow. See http://bit.ly/bLEadI for all the details. 3. Apolloween | Oct. 30th - Nicholas' long time buddy and producer Dylan Nau (Together We're Stronger and In Formation) and his band Apollo Cobra will release their new album and are throwing a wicked party with costumes and a killer light show to boot. See all the details about this one at http://bit.ly/9jJO9G 4. Don't forget about the awesome time at Palmer's each and every Sunday night as well. Thanks for all the love and support along the way! =D

Lotsa funs shows in MN, IA and WI.  Harvest Fest is the highlight this month.  To learn about this awesome festival and charity project visit http://www.wookiefoot.com

See all the dates and details on the Calendar page.

Thanks for the continued love and support!

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New music is ready to be digested...a quick 3 things to share... 1. Brand New Music - As promised, we are super excited to share two brand new tracks off of Nicholas & Dylan Nau's new EP, "In Formation". The tracks are almost radio ready, but we wanted to share them with you good folks before we hit the radio waves. Go here http://ats.thefeelin.com/music-group-25.html and enjoy! We'd love to hear what you think of the new tracks...raw and unbridled. Swing by http://www.facebook.com/thefeelin and post your comments, or email wtwmusic at gmail.com 2. Rock the Boat 3 - The awesome music cruise departs in a few short weeks. Nicholas and his crooning side project "The Summit" are excited to be taking part on August 20th. "The Summit" will be crooning the old "Rat Pack" classics along the mighty Mississippi all for the benefit of local schools music programs. (The name "The Summit" comes from what "The Rat Pack" liked to refer to themselves as, instead of their media dubbed name "The Rat Pack") "The Summit" lineup: Nicholas Mrozinski - Keys/Vocals Alicia Wiley - Keys/Vocals Jeff Westervelt - Bass C.J. Vanderpoll - Drums Dan Ristrom - Bass/Vocals Alex Rossi - Guitar/Vocals Dylan Nau - Guitar Maxaphone - Sax We are urging everyone to purchase their tickets now so they are assured a spot on the boat. Proceeds from this year's event will be used to start no-fee after school guitar programs in 5 Saint Paul junior high schools, so come out and show your support for music in schools! Follow the link to see all the awesome bands participating and to purchase your tickets. http://www.vegaproductions.org/events/rock-the-boat/ 3. August calendar dates are up, including a sweet Museum show and the Prairie Grass Music Festival... See all the dates here http://www.thefeelin.com/calendar.html Thanks again for listening, caring and for being you! =D
A few cool things to share upcoming... 1. Tune your TV's to Rosen's Sports Sunday on 7/18 to see Nicholas & Co. perform on air. The show airs on WCCO, Sunday nights at 10:35pm. 2. For those of you in the Winona area, Nicholas will be partaking in his first-ever art show, debuting his original artwork at the Mississippi Gypsy July 19th-25th in conjunction with Ed's Bar. Nicholas performs at Ed's on 7/23 as well. 3. Speaking of TV and Debut's...Nicholas & Co. make their National TV debut on "Amp it Up", airing across 60+ cities in the US. Check out the performance/show here. http://www.townsquare.tv/ampitup.cfm 4. The wonderful showcase "Sons & Daughters of Minnesota" is back on Saturday, July 31st at Mayslacks. See more details on the awesome lineup and RSVP on the Facebook event page here http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128531573854624&ref=mf 5. We will be leaking the first track of Nicholas and Dylan Nau's In Formation August 2nd. We are super excited for this one, so watch your inbox. 6. Check the rest of the dates and details on the Calendar page. www.thefeelin.com/calendar All the best to all of you!!! =D

Nicholas and Dylan Nau have been putting the final touches on their new EP, In Formation.  This new project features 5 awesome new tracks.  In Formation delivers, yet again, a new sound and another progressive offering from Nicholas.  We'll be leaking out a sample track soon, along with more details.  Make sure to sign up to Nicholas' Email List to get your free sample track.

Check http://www.thefeelin.com/calendar.html for this month's rundown of shows...

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Wow.  May is packed with awesome shows, charity events and even some theater.  We are excited...read on.

On May 5th the 'Music for Justice' charity compilation CD is available on iTunes.  The charity project features Nicholas alongside Brett Dennen and a slew of other awesome artists working together to make a difference.  Check out http://www.musicforjustice.net/MFJVol1.html for more details.

Speaking of Nicholas' charity projects, The Minnesota Beatle project was awarded "BEST LOCAL COMPILATION CD" by City Pages and ended up raising well over $50,000 for Music & Arts programs in Minnesota schools.  http://bit.ly/cWzGm1

Nicholas has a bunch of cool shows in May.  We'll highlight a few here but check http://thefeelin.com/calendar.html for the complete list.

Due to popular demand Nicholas & Co. are back with the Sons & Daughters of Minnesota showcase (5/14) once again at Mayslacks in Minneapolis.  This one has been amazing.

Nicholas then makes a LaCrosse, WI run (5/20 - 5/21) with Heatbox.  While in LaCrosse Nicholas will be playing the part of Dr. John in Greg "Cheech" Hall's "The Last Waltz" (5/21) at The Muse.  "The Last Waltz" is based on the film account and presentation of the final concert of The Band.

Nicholas keeps it moving a day later (5/22) to play the "Jam for Jam" Charity event in Sullivan, WI.  Jam for Jam raises money for less privileged citizens of Porus, Jamaica.  Proceeds are directed towards building supplies and music education.

Nicholas rounds the month out with a set at "Festi Di Bella Vida" (5/29) in Harmony Park.

Lots of other shows and weekly house gigs on the calendar as well, so be sure to visit http://thefeelin.com/calendar.html

Thanks for the love and support, as always!

:-)

April brings some cool shows around the Midwest as well as a Television appearance.

"Amp It Up" will be taping a live performance and interview session with Nicholas & Co. on Monday, April 5th at the Fine Line Music Cafe.  The show will be seen in over 70 cities across the country.  Nicholas shares the evening with talented fellow Minnesota performers, Jake Dilley and the Color Pharmacy and the wonderfully gifted and energetic Debra G.  Nicholas and Co. go on at 9pm.  This show is FREE so bring your friends and be part of the Television broadcast.  More details on air-times coming soon.

Some other shows of note include a return to Lorado's in Mason City, IA (4/16) and a long overdue stop back in Fargo, ND (4/22) at the awesome Hotel Donaldson, as well as a first-time stop at The Sugar Room (4/30) in Mankato, MN.

In other fun news, Nicholas has been doing some Voice-Over work for National TV & Radio Ad Campaigns and has a really funny one that is playing around the Twin Cities now.  Listen up on KFAN and KS95 for his YMCA "Fat Pants" spot for a good laugh.

There are a bunch more dates, and weekly house gigs as well, so be sure to check http://ats.thefeelin.com/calendar.html for all the details.

Nicholas opens for Blues greats, Joe & Vickie Price (3/5) in LaCrosse, followed by another quick South Valley run, a week later, with his Feelin Band's first-ever stop at Whiskey Bones (3/12) in Rochester. The boys play The Popcorn Tavern (3/13) in LaCrosse, the following evening. Nicholas also shares the stage with Sans Souci Quartet and Two Many Banjos back in Minneapolis (3/19) at the Cabooze. Nicholas continues his usual weekly house gigs around the Twin Cities as well. Speaking of house gigs, Nicholas just started another new one, playing a Piano Bar set from 9pm-11pm every Sunday night at historic, Palmer's. March at Palmer's has Nicholas sharing the stage with Charlie Parr, Alicia Wiley and Jack Klatt and the Katswingers. Here's a quick recap of Nicholas's weekly house Gigs: Tuesdays: Gluek's - Nicholas Mrozinski's Feelin Trio (every other Tuesday 9pm-12am) Thursdays: Ansari's - Nicholas Piano Bar (new time 8pm-12am) Come early for good eats, we recommend the Hommos highly. http://www.ansarisgrill.com Sundays (AM): Suburban World Theater - Nicholas and Jason Fladager playing covers and originals to a backdrop of old cartoons, dubbed "Tunes & Toons" (11am-2pm) The boys are now taking requests. Post your song requests for "Tunes & Toons" to http://www.facebook.com/thefeelin Sundays (PM): Palmer's - Nicholas Piano Bar w/ new special guests each week. (9pm-11pm) Check the calendar page for more shows and all the details: http://ats.thefeelin.com/calendar.html Good things to all you good folks!
February brings some really exciting shows. Here are some of the highlights: This Thursday (2/4) Nicholas opens for national touring act and one man band, Zach Deputy at the Cabooze. Zach's got a really cool sound. Download some free tracks off his website. http://www.zachdeputy.com Nicholas Mrozinski & the Feelin Band are back at the Cabooze 8 days later on Friday (2/12) to share the evening with the Jason Shannon Band and the legendary Cornbread Harris, father of local music mogul Jimmy Jam Harris. Later in the month (2/27) Nicholas Mrozinski & the Feelin Band host an amazing evening of Minnesota Talent at Mayslacks. "Son's and Daughters of Minnesota" will feature Desdamona, Alicia Wiley, Alex Rossi, Dylan Nau, Jason Fladager, Nate Stevens and John Wolfe. We are really excited about this one. And of course the "Tunes & Toons" brunch series show, EVERY SUNDAY at the Suburban World Theatre. This one has been a fan favorite which features Nicholas and Jason Fladager playing to a backdrop of Classic Cartoons projected on the big screen. The Suburban is an awesome venue with some real character. Plus, Chef Ramon of the old Uptown Bar & Cafe is cooking up his famous Breakfast and they'll be serving Uptown's BEST Bloody Mary's for only $4.00, if you are so inclined. This one is really cool and Kid friendly, so bring the whole fam-damily. Cartoons start at 9am and music follows from 11am-2pm. Check out all the details and more upcoming February shows at http://ats.thefeelin.com/calendar.html

Happy New Year Folks! We are excited to share the news that Nicholas is headed back into the Studio w/ Dylan Nau, once again, as they are developing a new, yet to be titled, album. We'll be leaking some tracks in the near future for your consumption so stay tuned...this one is gonna be really sweet! 89.3 The Current has really taken to Nicholas' "Across the Universe" track as it has been in very heavy rotation for the past month or so. You can go here http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/services/the_current/playlist/song_detail.php?song_id=201034 to rate and request more of Nicholas on The Current.

Speaking of "Across the Universe", The Minnesota Beatle Project Charity CD has already raised over $40,000 to keep Music & Arts programs alive in Minnesota schools. Big thanks go out to the good folks at Vega Productions for putting this project together and giving Nicholas a opportunity to help the great cause. Many thanks go out to the pool of good folks and organizations who helped with the project along the way as well.

As for the January Rundown of shows, the beginning of the month gives Nicholas a well needed rest and some time to focus on the Studio. The January highlights include a new weekly house gig at the Suburban World Theater. Nicholas and Jason Fladager (Big Wu/God Johnson) will be playing a Sunday Brunch Series together, to a back drop of old-school Cartoons. They will be playing fun covers along with originals. It's a really neat new deal and is kid friendly, so bring the whole family. The Suburban is known for great breakfast and Bloodies. Nicholas also plays in conjunction with the "Frozen River Film Festival" in Winona. Check out all the dates and details at www.thefeelin.com/calendar.html

Thank you for the continued love and support, without you none of this would be possible.

May this New Year be your best yet!

Two shows for New Year's Eve Festivities this evening. Starting in Minneapolis at the Marriott City Center for Vega Productions & 89.3 The Current's "2010 The Year We Make Contact." Playing the VIP room from 9-10pm. This one is gonna be wicked, massive light show, aerial performers, awesome bands, awesome charity, etc. Check http://www.vegaproductions.org/events/show/26 for all the details. Then headed to Ansari's in Eagan for the annual New Year's Party into the wee hours. Check http://ats.thefeelin.com/calendar.html for more details. Have fun, be safe and we'll see you out there. ;-

Nicholas contributed his rendition of The Beatles classic "Across the Universe" to the Minnesota Beatle Project (MBP) and is one of the select few who will be performing during the CD release party at First Avenue on December 8th. The MBP, which features esteemed Minnesota musicians who have recreated their favorite Beatles tunes, is being presented by Vega Productions & 89.3 The Current. The MBP will be celebrating its release in conjunction with the 30th Annual CurtiSS A Tribute to John Lennon which is a long standing, sellout event, with a grand reputation. This will be a night to remember.

The best part is that proceeds from the sale of Minnesota Beatle Project Albums go directly to Minnesota Public Schools to bolster their music and arts programs. The MBP Album can be purchased at record stores throughout Minnesota as well as online through iTunes, Amazon, etc.

For more info please visit: www.vegaproductions.org/mbp

First Avenue event page: http://www.first-avenue.com/event/3945/curtiss-little-help-his-friends

Nicholas again teamed up with Producer/Musician Dylan Nau of "Together We're Stronger" fame, to create the track.  Have a listen to "Across the Universe" here http://ats.thefeelin.com/music-group-17.html

On December 4th, 89.3 FM (The Current) will be featuring Nicholas's track as the Song of the Day and will be available for FREE Download at http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/podcasts/song_of_the_day/ Listen in to Barb Abney's show from 10am-2pm.

We have two FREE Mp3 Download gifts to share with you in the spirit of giving and the holiday season. The first being the rendition Nicholas recently contributed to the Minnesota Beatle Project of "Across the Universe" which releases with a huge celebration at First Avenue Dec. 8th. Nicholas will be one of the featured performers of the evening, Friday, December 4th, 89.3 FM - The Current will be featuring Nicholas' track as the 'Song of the Day' and will be available for FREE Download at http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/podcasts/song_of_the_day/ Make sure to tune in to Barb Abney's show from 10am-2pm, for details about the awesome charity project or read the news story below for the scoop. The album is creating and saving Music & Arts programs in Minnesota schools. The second freebie is Nicholas' rendition of the classic holiday gem, "O Holy Night." This one is free every day, all day, so make sure to get it and feel the good vibrations of holiday times. http://ats.thefeelin.com/music-group-8.html Be our fan on Facebook too, if you haven't already www.facebook.com/thefeelin or follow along on Twitter www.twitter.com/thefeelin All good things to you and yours! Cheers. :-)
For those in the Duluth area, listen in to KUMD at Noon, TODAY, for Nicholas & Co. Live from Studio A. Then catch us this evening for the big Celebration show at the Norshor Theatre. http://bit.ly/4lCV9z :-)
November begins in Minneapolis, with shows at Glueks (11/3) and Palmers (11/6). Then, for those of you outside the Twin Cities, that missed the huge release at The Cedar, Nicholas & Co. will be throwing CD Release Parties in Winona (11/13) and then up north in Duluth (11/20). Nicholas's new album, "Together We're Stronger" has been charting and playing at hundreds of College Radio Stations across the country and in Canada. These shows will be awesome. Nicholas will also be playing the Edge Life Expo at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. The Edge Life Expo is an exhibition focused on holistic living and the healing of body, mind and soul. This expo is packed with awesomeness. Nicholas will play Sunday, November 15th from 10am - 5pm in the Lobby. Check out more details at www.edgelife.net or download a program and schedule of events here... http://bit.ly/1Catbl Nicholas will also be swinging thru Iowa (11/14), before making his way back to Saint Paul with a show at the Hat Trick Lounge (11/27). All the dates, times and details are at www.thefeelin.com/calendar.html Thanks so much for the love and support.
We freakin love Jango Radio. You gotta check out this sweet, social, custom Radio idea. If you love music and want to find more awesome new music (for free) you must check out Jango. Here's the details. Follow Nicholas' page on Jango here - http://www.jango.com/music/Nicholas+Mrozinski and start creating a station for yourself. This is a really great way to discover new music that you'll love. They are able to match new music to your very own musical taste-buds. It's really neat. And all of this is FREE! Perfect. Listen to Nicholas' music and find great new music you'll love too. Enjoy! http://www.jango.com/music/Nicholas+Mrozinski :-)

Nicholas & Co. have some great shows lined up for October. October begins with Nicholas heading out to Colorado to open up for Pert Near Sandstone. We love these guys. www.pertnearsandstone.com

Nicholas then returns to the great state of Minnesota to open up for the hot National act Hot Buttered Rum, with his Feelin Band, at the Cabooze on October 15th. Check these guys out. www.hotbutteredrum.net

Nicholas will also be playing at the Home Improvement & Design Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center that runs from October 17th-18th. Nicholas shares the Green Pavilion Stage with Michael Monroe (www.michaelmonroe.info) with Performances throughout the day on October 18th. There will be some really great info for those seeking GREEN Products, Services, Organizations, Innovations, and Inventions. Check out the presentations, exhibits and demos on Solar, GeoThermal, Wind, Water Conservation and Recycling. Ask us for FREE tickets if you are interested.

Check out all the dates and more details at www.thefeelin.com/calendar.html

Thank you for your continued love and support. All the best to all of you!

We have some really cool September shows upcoming. First we share the stage with some beautiful and talented ladies. First with Chastity Brown and then with Bettina Villamil later in the month. Then we'll rip thru Iowa, grab some awesome Raw Food in Wisco, before making our way back for a couple nights at the Cabooze opening for Pert Near Sandstone and then Cymatic.

Check out more details at www.thefeelin.com/calendar.html

Artist Links:
www.chastitybrown.com
www.bettinavillamil.com
www.pertnearsandstone.com

Hope to see you all soon!

3 brand-spanking-new videos on a brand-spanking-new "Videos" page here. It's been a long time coming...happy to share! See above on the navigation bar or click here. http://www.thefeelin.com/videos.html

 Also check out Lunch of Champions latest review of Nicholas' new album "Together We're Stronger".  http://lunchofchampions.com/2009/08/nicholas-mrozinski-together-were-stronger/

On Thursday, August 20th at 5pm, Nicholas & Co. will partake in the largest-ever simultaneous live acoustic music event, from the Gap Store in Rochester, MN. There will be over 700+ in-store performances throughout the US and Canada for the launch of Gap's new "1969" line of denim.

Gap has really been stepping up their commitment to the environment and making some sound moves overall. We are truly honored to be working with them. Read about what they are doing to make a difference.

http://www.gapinc.com/GapIncSubSites/csr/MakeADifference/Gap.shtml

Nicholas (the feelin) will be playing on the LAKE SALLIE ENTERTAINMENT STAGE - Saturday, July 25 at 5pm

Check here for more details  http://www.10klf.com/artists.php

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If you use iTunes to download music click here Nicholas Mrozinski - Together We're Stronger - Easter and Keeko Here are some early reviews of the new album, "Together We're Stronger" "Mrozinski is just a terrific composer. The fact that he could string together so many wonderful moments on one disc just blows the mind. Unless his songwriting keeps evolving at this impossible-to-maintain rate, this record will most likely go down in the books as his “Pet Sounds.” It moves effortlessly from lush, gorgeous numbers like “Easter and Keeko” and “What’s This?” to ones like “Predictable” and “And You Will,” which benefit from light programming flourishes. “Together We’re Stronger” is all at once expansive and as inviting as the cheek grooves in your sofa. Like Wilco did with “Summer Teeth,” Mrozinski is starting to come out of his shell, and it’s really a marvelous thing." Matthew R. Perrine - Shake Your Shores "...groovy Little Feat jams bumping up against Dave Matthews-ish feel-good choruses... Mrozinski's John Hiatt-like howl and bouncy piano keep things flowing..." Chris Riemenschneider - Star Tribune "Mrozinski assembled a small army of collaborators from local bands like the Big Wu, God Johnson, the Root City Band and Down Lo to help record his new album, "Together We're Stronger." The result is a loose and likeable disc that's sure to find an appreciative audience..." Ross Raihala - Pioneer Press "...Nick's distinctive voice...flutters up and down a very large vocal range. At times it is warm and low and others high and flighty. This gives the songs great depth of soul. ...not only did a lot of thought go into the content of the album, but the physical production was responsibly thought out, as well. All in all, I am interested in where Nick Mrozinski is going." Ian Indo - Twin City Scene "...an organic, collaborative creation from production to packaging Mrozinski’s music is more suited for sunshine-filled afternoons where the birds are awake and the sounds of the world are alive to sing harmony..." Adam Hammer - Up Next

We are stoked as the CD Release is tomorrow! The early reviews of "Together We're Stronger" have been outstanding. Many industry folks have been calling this album one of the best EVER to come out of Minnesota. We are honored, humble and cannot wait to share this with you live. We wanted to share some last minute details about Friday's show. 1. We are encouraging any and all Videographers, amateurs and professionals, to bring in camera's and shoot footage of the show. We will then compile and use all the fan footage as part of a DVD we are planning to release. Borrow Ma & Pa's camera if you have to, bring your own gear, or even use your video mode on your compact digital camera. We wanna get creative with this one so have some fun with it. Let us know by emailing here that you have some footage to share after the show. 2. We have some really cool booths set up for the show that will include, Aura Readings, a Chi Machine and Energy Workers. Bring an open mind, explore, discover and have fun with these. 3. Directions to the Cedar - http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=Cedar+Cultural+Center&near=Minneapolis,+MN&ei=n6AmSp-SJIXOMdL3rIUF 4. Parking - Parking is available at the University of Minnesota 19th Avenue Ramp Just 1/3 block east of the Cedar Cultural Center on Riverside Avenue. 5. Refreshments, Eats and the sweet Garden Patio - The Cedar sells a fine range of domestic (emphasis on microbrews) and imported beers, several quality Wines, Sodas, Juices, Coffee, Chai, and various Teas. A limited supply of hot food (typically curry and accompaniments from the Jewel of India) is available for purchase during most concerts, as well as tasty snacks (nuts, chips, chocolate, and more). An attractive garden patio provides a haven for smokers and non-smokers alike. You may bring your own food and drinks (n/a) inside. The neighborhood offers some unique, quality options or just pack your brown bag lunch. 6. Here is a reiteration of the details you may or may not already know... *Official Press Release - May 1st 2009* A Shining Moment in Minnesota Music. Saint Paul, Minnesota – The vibrant local singer-songwriter Nicholas Mrozinski’s last three albums came with critical acclaim, but—with some big time help, and a ton of steam—it is his newest project, Together We’re Stronger, that delivers some truly great songs. In 2008 we watched Nicholas lose over 100+ pounds and perform over 150+ shows. This new found energy, passion, and momentum brought All-Star Minnesota musicians out of the woodwork to be a part of his new album and to share their own gifts. Together We’re Stronger is not only a testament to the times we face, now, together, but also a validation of the thriving local Twin Cities music scene. The players contributing to the album span over 40+ local bands, unofficially dubbed “The Feelin Orchestra” after Mrozinski’s nickname “The Feelin”. The way everybody came together to contribute like this really makes the album name ring HOME. It also says a lot about Nicholas’ individual talents. Ask any of the contributing local musicians and they’ll tell you that Nicholas’ music is special. Referring to his “global and magnetizing voice,” Rift Magazine believes he is “a chosen one” in the local scene. Budgeteer News discovered that Nicholas’ “music draws you in, and keeps you fixated from the first note. It's like falling in love with music all over again.” Summing it up is The Duluth News Tribune who proclaims, “This man is capable of producing such a warm sound, you’d swear you were sitting in front of an open flame.” It’s time to start believing in your local music scene again. Come see why on Friday June 5th, 2009 at the wonderful Cedar Cultural Center. DETAILS Who: Nicholas Mrozinski with The Feelin Orchestra. Support includes; The Root City Band and Castino & Fladager of The Big Wu. The Feelin Orchestra includes the many musicians contributing to the album. Visit www.thefeelin.com to see the complete guest musician list. What: Nicholas Mrozinski’s fourth release, Together We’re Stronger, CD Release Party. Where: The Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55454 When: Friday, June 5, 2009 - Doors at 7pm, Music at 8pm Why: Music makes lives better. It’s an exciting time to be alive and Minnesota is a great place to plant the community seeds and to eat your music locally! How: Tickets - $10 in advance and $12 day of show. Purchased online at TicketWeb.com, or from the Cedar Ticketline at 612-338-2674 (ext 2) or can be purchased at the following Cedar Outlets: Global Village - 406 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis (612) 673-0366 The Electric Fetus - 2000 4th Ave S, Minneapolis (612) 870-9300 Homestead Pickin' Parlor - 6625 Penn Ave So, Richfield (612) 861-3308 Irish on Grand - 1124 Grand Ave, St. Paul (651) 222-5151 7. For those of you who cannot make it to the show, if you want to pick up the new album you can order it from http://ats.thefeelin.com/products.html or you can pick it up on iTunes worldwide Tuesday, June 9th. Thanks so much for your continued love and support!!! We'll see you Friday. :-)
Make sure to tune in! KFAI - Radio without Boundries - 106.7 FM in St. Paul and 90.3 FM in Minneapolis. KFAI is a proud sponsor of the CD Release Party for the new album, Together We're Stronger, this Friday, June 5th at The Cedar Cultural Center. http://www.kfai.org/node/20297 We are stoked for this one! See you there. Listen to the new tunes on the other Top-Notch local music station too. The Current - 89.3 FM To hear more of the new tunes call The Current's request line at (651) 989-4893 or e-mail them at 893dj@mpr.org :-)

The new album "Together We're Stronger" will be first available Friday, June 5th 2009 at the wonderful Cedar Cultural Center. Follow the link to the Cedar Cultural Center Event page if you like: http://www.thecedar.org/nicholas_quotthe_feelinquot_mrozinski_cd_release_big_wu_and_root_city_band

"Together We're Stronger" boasts top-notch local Minnesota guest musicians contributing to the album that span over 40+ local bands. Listen to some of the new tunes http://ats.thefeelin.com/music.html The Root City Band and Castino & Fladager of The Big Wu provide support. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day of show, they can be purchased online thru www.TicketWeb.com , directly from the Cedar Ticketline at 612-338-2674 (ext 2) or at the following Cedar Outlets: Global Village - 406 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis (612) 871-6229 The Electric Fetus - 2000 4th Ave S, Minneapolis (612) 870-9300 Homestead Pickin' Parlor - 6625 Penn Ave S, Richfield (612) 861-3308 Irish on Grand - 1124 Grand Ave, St. Paul (651) 222-5151

The Complete Guest Musician List aka The Feelin Orchestra: Here’s the detailed list, in no particular order, of the Top-Notch local Minnesota musicians who contributed to the Album and made it so very special. Name, Band/Act and Song Credit(s):

1. Dylan Nau* (Gold Standard) 2-11, 13-15

2. Chris Castino (Big Wu) 1, 2, 12

3. Alex Rossi (Root City) 9,12

4. Heatbox (Root City) 9, 12, 13

5. Sammy Weyandt (White Iron Band) 2, 8-10, 13-15

6. Jason Fladager (God Johnson) 6

7. Desdamona 9

8. Greg Schutte (Lorie Line’s Pop Chamber Orchestra) 6

9. Stephanie Devine (New Congress) 4, 6, 7 ,12

10. A.J. Eskridge (New Congress) 4, 6, 7, 12

11. Bettina Villamil (High Strung String Band) 1-3

12. Aaron Wiener (Buckets and Tap Shoes) 4, 8, 12

13. Jeff Engholm (George Mauer Jazz Group) 4, 12

14. Doug Otto 4, 12

15. Chris Gray (Doug Otto and The Getaways) 7

16. Nate Stevens (Solo and Mad Love) 4, 12

17. Drew Druckrey (Dharma Bums) 4, 7, 11, 12

18. Maxaphone (8 Switch) 1, 4, 9, 12, 13

19. Eric Christopher (High 48’s) 1

20. Rich Casey (High 48’s) 7, 8

21. Dan Ristrom (Nathan Miller Band) 1, 9

22. Mark Grundhoefer (Down Lo) 9,12

23. Ryan Nielson (Down Lo) 12

24. Paul Grill (Hobo Nephews) 1, 2, 9, 13

25. C.J. Vanderpoll (Gold Standard) 1, 10, 11, 15

26. Jason Marks (Gold Standard) 9, 11

27. Jeff Westervelt 6, 15

28. Michael Corcoran (MMC Trio) 9

*Also Produced Album

More exciting details will come as the date approaches. Can't wait to see YOU there on June 5th!

Nicholas Mrozinski - Together We’re Stronger Available Worldwide 6-9-09 via these fine stores: iTunes . iTunes U.S. . iTunes Australia/N.Z. . iTunes Canada . iTunes UK/European Union . iTunes Japan Other Stores . Rhapsody . Napster . eMusic . IMVU . Amazon MP3 . Lala . Shockhound . Amie Street
New Facebook Artist Page up...Personal page coming soon... http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nicholas-Mrozinski/35715527119
The new CD is coming along beautifully. We are more pumped up about this release than we have ever been. Cannot wait to share it with all of you. We are finishing up the month of January with tons of all-star local musicians. The new tunes paired with such great Minnesota talent is really something special. Here's a handful of names we've had in the Studio thus far... Alex Rossi, Heatbox and Maxaphone all from Root City Band. Chris Castino of the Big Wu. Desdamona. Sammy Weyandt from White Iron Band. Mark Grundhoefer and Ryan Nielsen of Down Lo. Bettina Vilamil Paul Grill of The Feelin Band and Hobo Nephews. More Details coming soon! :-)
We would love to hear your thoughts on the albums. Make your reviews by following the links below. Much appreciated in advance! :-) Here are links to the three releases...


The Feelin Band "The Sacred Play of Life" The Feelin Band - The Sacred Play of Life


Nicholas Mrozinski "Oak Chase Way" Nicholas Mrozinski - Oak Chase Way


Nicholas Mrozinski "Four Legged Light" Nicholas Mrozinski - Four Legged Light


For those of you who publish playlists on iTunes, add The Feelin Band and/or Nicholas Mrozinski to one of your lists and we'll have more free goodies for you. Email wtwmusic@gmail.com to get your FREEBIES! Or Visit the CONTACT page. :-)

Friends and Family, We are keeping the Spirit of the Holidays going strong and want to GIVE you something really great. We are really excited to share this one with you. For those of you who do not know about PhilosophersNotes prepare to have your mind blown. Our friend Brian Johnson, creator of PhilosophersNotes has created a page for us on his website where we can offer you, no strings attached, a FREE subscription to his PhilosophersNotes. Check it out here. http://philosophersnotes.com/freebies/waketheworld This is life changing, forward moving, empowering stuff here...do not let this pass you by. Please, from the bottom of our hearts, take advantage of this one. What are these PhilosophersNotes you might be asking yourself? Well, they are 20 minute audio summaries and/or PDF's (your choice) of some of the most empowering books ever written. Think Audio Cliff Notes of Goodness. Topics range from Personal Growth, Self-Development, Love, Health and Wealth Creation and Spirituality. Names like Deepak Chopra, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Wayne Dyer and many other classic writers and timeless masterpieces. You basically get the most valuable "big ideas" from these books extracted for you in Audio format. Brian really has a knack for relaying the messages and relating them to you and your life. They are so perfect for our busy lives...you can listen at the gym, while you are sitting in traffic, walking, jogging, biking, on your lunch break, etc...You're basically reading an awesome, empowering book in 20 minutes...too cool. http://philosophersnotes.com/freebies/waketheworld The best investment you can ever make, is in Yourself! INVEST WISELY! The best part, is that, if you really dig these notes, you can also share them, for FREE, with whomever you choose as well. Just send them the link here and they are hooked up. This is something of true value and substance we can share with our friends, family, colleagues and loved ones near and far. Please take advantage and pay it forward by sharing with someone else. http://philosophersnotes.com/freebies/waketheworld On the behalf of Nicholas Mrozinski and Wake the World, please ENJOY! Sincerely, Jackson Eddy Wake the World P.S. We also hope you enjoyed the FREE Christmas Tune we sent out earlier in the week and if you missed it, it is available, for FREE, to download at http://ats.thefeelin.com/music-group-8.html Feel free to share that one with whomever you wish as well. Keep spreading the love!
Nicholas recently contributed his rendition of the famous Christmas song "O Holy Night" to a charity Album benefitting Minnesota Food Shelves. This Charity Christmas Album involved some of Minnesota's finest musicians. Follow this link to read the story as told by the Pioneer Press. http://www.twincities.com/ci_11109375?nclick_check=1 You can listen to the tune on the music page. http://ats.thefeelin.com/music.html Buy the album at Best Buy or Borders bookstore.
Nicholas is currently in the Studio working on the new, yet to be titled, album, with Dylan Nau of Gold Standard. This album is really exciting. Dylan's production work and creative input has been refreshing and the new tunes, direction and sound is amazing. We're shooting for an early 2009 worldwide release. The Feelin Band just finished up recording and contributing the song, "And You Will" to the Pachyderm Preservation Project CD. Click here to learn more. www.projectpachyderm.org/
The solo piano album Nicholas Mrozinski, "Oak Chase Way" is now available Worldwide. Follow this link to check it out on iTunes.

Nicholas Mrozinski - Oak Chase Way

Oak Chase Way will be available at all of the upcoming shows. See the calendar page for details. www.thefeelin.com/calendar.html If you'd like to order a hard copy of the disc visit our store page. www.thefeelin.com/products.html


“There’s a sprit in the air, it’s a time for change, are you gonna keep sitting quietly and let things just stay the same? What are you waiting for?” This is the question proposed by Nicholas on the opening track of Oak Chase Way, titled “How Many Times?” So, What are we waiting for? No doubt we can all relate to these sentiments. Each and every one of us has a laundry list of things we know we should be doing in our lives. We all want to feel good, be healthy and thrive, but instead are constantly making choices that lead us in the opposite direction. Why is that? We are distracted and derailed from our higher self and purpose by every day life. Instant gratification, convenience and fear tempt us into things that come with grave consequences both personally and globally. What ever happened to working hard, truly earning what you have, paying for things up front and then basking in the reward of accomplishment and the virtue of doing something good? Getting back to focusing on the truly important things is a central theme to this album. Many of the songs were written during a transformational period for Nicholas who, through a broken heart, allowed himself to go down the wrong path. He drank to numb the pain, ate poorly, slept all day, put on a bunch of weight and focused on all the negative things around him. He began having crippling panic attacks and eventually couldn’t even drive his own car. He had to hit rock bottom before he could really step back and look at the results of his actions and lifestyle. As if the broken heart wasn’t bad enough, now he had ruined his emotional and physical well being too. He knew he had to climb out of this hole he had dug for himself and with two steps forward and one step back he worked hard to keep progressing forward. He kept at it until he gained enough momentum to really start feeling good again. Through his dedication, focus and hard work he eventually lost over 100 pounds and even found love again. Through this empowering change Nicholas created for himself, was born a drive to help and share with others. True change, or better yet, a lasting transformation, starts with the individual first. The need to focus inward on our own lives, to find our purpose, and to live true to it are paramount if we want to truly thrive as people. Once we get ourselves straightened out and moving forward again, we can, as a whole, start working on the bigger global issues at hand. None of us want war, poverty, hunger, or to live in a polluted and contaminated environment but yet we still allow ourselves to partake and enable these activities. Why? We know better but why don’t we act accordingly? Oak Chase Way is a call to open our hearts and minds, and to look within to enable positive change in this world. With ongoing war, pollution, and poverty running rampant we can’t continue to turn a blind eye as to what is really happening in this world. We are all human beings living this existence together. There is abundance in this world, enough for everyone, yet we are driven by greed and fear instead of love and compassion. This album serves as a reminder to the things that really matter and the long, yet rewarding process of turning our own ships around and being able to act instinctively out of love. We need to think, focus and remain aware of all of our actions. We need to put ourselves in each other’s shoes and walk around a bit. Nicholas hopes this Album can serve as a catalyst for positive change with you, your loved ones and the entire world.

Check out these videos if you like.

Nicholas Mrozinski "What's This?"

Nicholas Mrozinski "The Same"

The Feelin Band will be releasing “The Sacred Play of Life” on Mrozinski’s own label, Wake the World, Saturday April 12th, 2008 at Trocaderos, in their hometown. On Tuesday, April 15th the album will be available Worldwide from the band’s website, www.thefeelin.com, through CD Baby, iTunes and other national distributors. The CD packaging features “green” design, using recycled materials and FSC certified board. The band has a regional tour scheduled and is currently booking a national tour. Bringing hope, optimism and light into a sometimes dark and detached world is exactly what The Feelin Band does with their debut release. Driven by Mrozinski’s commanding vocals and flowing piano, the four-piece soul-rockers have a refreshingly unique sound and distinctive style. They have, however, drawn comparisons to the likes of Van Morrison, Tom Waits, John Lennon, John Legend, Blind Melon, and Dr. John. The common theme here is Soul, Traditional R&B, Blues, Folk, Rock and Jazz but the album also includes tracks in Reggae, Spanish flavor and even a cinematic, Disney-like tune “Villain". The Album plays out like a movie; it is intended to take the listener on a journey. It is a true “Album” you want to take the time to sit down and listen to from beginning to end – a rarity in today’s Top 40 music climate. It is art and creation in its purest form. Combining that purity with such powerful singing and playing truly sets this album, and band, apart.

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