Vern Nicholson Toronto, Ontario
Vern Nicholson is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and purveyor of folk 'n'
roll: spirit-
filled sad songs made better. Drawing on his classic-rock DNA, pop instincts and folk
sensibility, he crafts soulful and melodic music, creating a vibe that's gutsy, warm and inviting.
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