Nicholas Davio

Hi friends.

Finally getting around to another update.  Here’s what I’m working on right now!

I’ve begun teaching with Old Town School of Folk Music!  I’m working at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club on Saturday mornings teaching Wiggleworms.  More information linked below.

http://www.oldtownschool.org/classes/kids/wiggleworms/

I’m also just finishing my first 8 weeks at the North Berwyn Park District as a guitar teacher.  Gearing up now for the next session where I’ll also be teaching piano and guitar classes for kids!  Check it!

http://www.nbpd4fun.org/currentprogramsdetail.asp?pc=11

Chicago Children’s Theatre’s Glee Club returns in April!  Can’t wait to get these kids singin’ and dancin’.  Slots may be available but it’s filled up fast.  Express yourself!

http://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/educators/classes

Also, CCT’s Summer Camp is open for registration.  Check it out below!

http://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/summercamp

*NEW SHOWS coming up! 

Cabaret is going up at Concordia University in Oak Park, IL.  April 11th-21st.  I’ll be playing guitar in the orchestra.

http://oakpark.patch.com/blog_posts/concordia-university-chicago-act-theatre-presents-cabaret

Hedwig and the Angry Inch.  Haven Theatre production playing at Stage 773.  July 5th-Aug 11th.  Can’t wait to dust off the book from this show.  Great songs and story, and it was the first pit gig I ever had in Chicago.

http://www.haventheatrechicago.org/#!hedwig/c1sza

You can also catch me weekly at Potbelly Sandwich Works on…

Wednesdays from 11:30a-1:30p at Wacker and Adams.

Thursdays from 11:30a-1:30p at Andersonville.

Hi friends,

Here’s a couple upcoming performances.

Dec 9th.  @ Red Tape Theater.   Down and Derby.  (Closing performance)  During Halftime. 6pm.

more info.

Dec 10th. @ High Concept Laboratories.  The Monthly Visit with Kevin O’Donnell.  8pm

Facebook Invite

Dec 6-21st @ Theater Wit.  The Burnt Part Boys.  Griffin Theatre.  (Thurs-Sat, 7:30pm.  Sun 3pm)

more info

July 12th-15th.  Closing weekend for Floyd Collins.  Produced by BoHo Theater, performing at Theater Wit.  Great cast, crew and band!  Chicago, IL.  Check out the trailer here!   http://youtu.be/FNqJTXxICC8

July 16th.  Kevin O’Donnell’s Monthly Visit (live local talk show) is back at High Concept Labs.  So thrilled to be performing once again with the Visitors.  This band totally rocks!  Here’s the event page…   https://www.facebook.com/MonthlyVisit

July 18th.  I will be singing at the Garfield Park Conservatory for the “Sing to a Plant” event!  This is going to be great fun and a truly unique event.  Lend your voice and help these amazing trees, plants and ferns flourish.  http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/a-great-big-giant-summer-sing-a-long-

July 16th-27th.    The Chicago Children’s Theatre is holding their first summer camp this year and I will be on hand with some terrific artists developing a new play with the campers.  This is sure to be a great learning experience for all of us!  http://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/summercamp

Monday, May 21st.  KO’D's Monthly Visit @High Concept Labs.  http://www.highconceptlaboratories.org/

I will be singing and guitaring with the Visitors, which is the house band for Kevin O’Donnell’s Monthly Visit.  An interview/talk show.  https://www.facebook.com/events/286075564816869/

Friday, June 1st.  Space Invasion @Metro Chicago.  http://metrochicago.com/

We’re back again with Space Invasion- aka Alien Queen.  This may be one of the biggest gigs of my life thus far.   We’ve added a 35 piece choir to belt out new arrangements from Queen’s epic catalog.  One night only!!!!   http://bigtopjojo.com/scooty/shows/space-invasion/

June 15th-July 15th.  Floyd Collins @Theater Wit.  http://www.theaterwit.org/

Can’t wait to perform in this beautiful musical again.  (I have the pleasure to work with Andra Velis Simon on this show last year at Columbia College)  Adam Guettel’s music is some of the best I’ve heard in this genre of theater.  Also excited about working with BoHo Theatre again!    http://www.bohotheatre.com/shows/floydcollins.php

Had a busy few weeks!

This week, I’m gearing up with my Alien Queen bandmates for a performance at Timeline Theatre Company’s Gala Event, Step into Time at the Intercontinental Hotel this Friday.

http://www.timelinetheatre.com/step_into_time/index.htm

Also,

DRY GOODS, One of my bands featuring original songs by Michael Knutson, has been in the studio recording our debut EP.   Like us on Facebook and keep up to date with the release of the new songs, and upcoming performances.

https://www.facebook.com/DryGoodsMusic

Lastly,

I’m Co-Musical Directing a production of Rent at Columbia College Chicago.  Check out performance dates and ticket information here.

http://www.colum.edu/Theater_Center/main-productions/index.php

Hey all.  Here’s a little snippet of a new song I’m working on.

Enjoy and share if you like!

Feeling Loopy.

We’re putting together an independent choir, that can be utilized for a number of upcoming performances.  Check out the audition information!

Audition Info.

A close musical friend passed away this week, unexpectedly.    He was one of the good guys.  23 years young.

Jeremy Fink is greatly missed.  A true talent and gentleman.

May he rest in peace…