Recorded with Brad Hatfield (Emmy Award winning Boston Pops Member) in Jan 2001. Recorded 2 more songs with Hatfield since then. Has recorded 4 more songs with Mario Costa since then Has done seven shows with legendary blues artist James Montgomery since 2002 James Montgomery has performed 3 songs written by John. John has formed his own band The Captain Wolf Band (featuring The Berklee Brat Pack) John has formed his own music production company Captain Wolf Music Productions. The Captain Wolf Band has performed with Fred Buda (Boston Pops veteran) blues legends James Montgomery, James Cotten, as well as Barrence Whitfield One show in particular raised over $7,000.00 for the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina. Most recent appearance was at The Hard Rock Cafe in Boston on July 26th, 2008. Presently working on new songs, and plans for a concert to possibly be at The Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus, MA. Special guests and date to be announced... stay tuned. John's primary focus as a teenager was to get an education, so music was more of a hobby for him at that point in his life.His father played a strong role in stressing the need for education and the importance of developing one's work ethic and character. Upon graduation from high school, John attended the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. During his career as a Merchant Mariner he has risen to the rank of Captain, which is no small feat in itself. He has had the opportunity to travel throughout the world and experience many different cultures as a result. This gives John a perspective few others have when it comes to writing lyrics and music. After teaming up with lifelong friend Jim Raymond to start what has become a successful limousine service Captain Wolf Limousine, John decided to revive his long dormant desire to start a band, write lyrics and get involved in the music business. He bumped into his neighbor, a member of The Boston Pops Orchestra,while walking his dogs and as they spoke John mentioned that he had written a couple of songs. Two days later they were in the studio recording along with Brad Hatfield(another member of the BPO). John then formed The Captain Wolf Music Company and subsequently The Captain Wolf Band. In just two short years John has worked with the likes of Fred Buda and Brad Hatfield as well as legendary blues artists James Montgomery and James Cotten. Some extremely talented artists are in the Captain Wolf Band. The Captain Wolf Music Company and the Captain Wolf Band have made tremendous strides in such short period of time because of their talent and dedication to hard work. Some critics would suggest that luck is involved. John answers with a quote from Thomas Jefferson."I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it". |
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Biography Frederick John Nicoll D.O.B. 9/26/53 Graduated: Lynn English Class of 1971 Massachusetts Maritime Academy Class of 1977 U.S.N.R Retired Lieutenant Captain in United States Merchant Marine since 1980. |
| performed recently with Fred Buda's Jazz Pops All Stars, and James Montgomery at The Hard Rock Cafe` in Boston on July 26,2008. |
| Picture from the Improper Boston Magazine commemorative issue shortly after John's beloved Red Sox won the 2004 World Championship. |
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