Mike Nichols

Bio / CV

I started my career playing in the clubs around the north of England and Wales. I also spent some time on cruise ships, doing contracts for Airtours and Swan Hellenic.
As a freelance bass guitar/double bassist, I have worked with many artists over the years including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Joe Brown, The Supremes, The Drifters, Opera North, Sam Brown, Mark Knopfler, Dennis Locorriere, Jools Holland, the Novello orchestra, and Toyah Willcox.
Regular dep work on many west end shows includes Avenue Q, Dirty Dancing, Grease, Les Miserables, Jersey Boys, Wicked, Never Forget, Sister Act, Shrek, Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, and Book of Mormon. Work on UK touring productions includes Cats, Sweet Soul Music, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. I was the regular bass player for Grease (2004-5) and Sister Act (2012)
I have been the bassist for Joe Brown since 2008.
I have been a tutor at the Academy of Contemporary Music since 2000
I have co-authored Rock And Read (with bassist Phil Mulford), a series of books for music students which are now being made available in digital format on the Apple store.

Notable musicians/bands/shows you have played for/with/in?

Joe Brown, Dennis Loccoriere, Toyah Willcox, The Supremes, The Drifters, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Newgrass Cutters.

Which model Overwater bass do you play?

J5, J4 fretless, P4

Why do you choose to play Overwater basses?

I’m always able to discuss exactly what I need and get good advice on construction details. And I know when it arrives it’s going to be a great bass.

How long have you owned an Overwater bass?

I got my first in 2003 and have had several more since.