Eighteen's debut album, Life, was met with critical acclaim when it was released in 1996. Since then the band's music has been embraced by Jewish youth across the country at numerous live performances. Jewish youth and adults alike have been energized and moved by songs inspired by Jewish themes - from the hit "Always There" to "Babel", to songs influenced by the mandate of Tikkun Olam - including the standouts "Here and Now" and "What You Do With It".

The CD Be Strong, including songs such as "B'tzelem Elohim", "Chazak" and "L'takein (The Na Na Song)", was released in 2001 -- Introduced via the UAHC camp system, as well as highlight performances such as those at CAJE and NFTY Nationals, these songs have since become staples in the Jewish youth 'circle of songs'.

In 2002, the group unveiled its newest CD of original Shabbat songs called Kol HaShabbat -- Thanks to the response of songleaders and cantors alike, their Mi Chamocha, V'Shamru, Hinei Mah Tov and others have already become part of the liturgy across the nation. While e18hteen and Dan Nichols are constantly touring across America (and elsewhere around the globe), the band is beginning to write for its next recording project - stay tuned!!

Eighteen's musical compass is set by its founders, Dan Nichols and Mason Cooper, whose collective experience epitomizes the mixture of modern rock and Judaism that defines the band. Dan's involvement in Jewish music began when he served as head songleader at a Jewish summer camp. He has remained engaged in the Jewish musical world through his work as a cantorial soloist at congregations in Raleigh, NC and Nashville, TN. Dan has long had his hand on the pulse of modern rock music as well, fronting bands that have performed with Hootie and the Blowfish, Ben Folds Five, and others. Mason has written and produced hit television themes and film music, and has been involved in the careers of George Michael, Bernie Taupin, Stevie Wonder, and others.

In the words of Rav Cook, "To make the old new and the new holy." To make music that helps all people relate to life and to each other with more sincerity, depth and meaning.

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

URJ CAMPS

• URJ Camp Coleman
• URJ Crane Lake Camp
• URJ Joseph Eisner Camp
• URJ Myron S. Goldman Union Camp-Institute (GUCI)
• URJ Greene Family Camp
• URJ Camp George
• URJ Camp Harlam
• URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp
• URJ Kutz Camp
• URJ Camp Newman/Swig
• URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI)
• URJ Camp Kalsman

OTHER CAMPS

• Shwayder Camp
• Tamarack Camp
• Young Judaea Sprout Lake Camp, Verbank, NY
• Camp Blue Star, Hendersonville, NC
• Surprise Lake Camp
• Camp Micah, Maine
• JCC Ranch Camp, Denver, CO
• Camp Tel Noar
• Camp Tevya
• Camp Pembroke

NFTY National Convention

• 2001 Los Angeles, CA
• 2003 Washington, DC
• 2005 Los Angeles, CA
• 2007 Philadelphia, PA
• 2008 NFTY in Israel 50th birthday bash with live show at Masada
• 2009 Washington, DC

NFTY Regionals

• Ohio Valley Region
• Missouri Valley
• Michigan Region
• South Region
• Garden Empire Region
• Southeast Region

CAJE Conference 2000, Hofstra University, New York
The UJA Israel Quest, Washington, DC

UAHC Biennial

• 2001 UAHC Boston, MA
• 2003 Minneapolis, MN
• 2005 Houston, TX
• 2007 San Diego, CA
• 2009 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

TEMPLES

• Temple Israel, West Bloomfield, MI
• Temple Shir Shalom, West Bloomfield, MI
• Temple Beth Or, Raleigh, NC
• Temple Beth El, Charlotte, NC
• Congregation Beth Torah, Overland Park, KS
• Fairmount Temple, Beachwood, OH
• Temple Israel, Minneapolis, MN
• Shir Tikvah, Troy, MI
• Rockdale Temple, Cincinnati, OH
• Beth El Zedek, Indianapolis, IN
• Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, Indianapolis, IN
• Touro Synagogue, New Orleans, LA
• Congregation Shalom, Milwaukee, WI
• Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, D.C.
• Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Los Angeles, CA
• Beth Israel Synagogue, Fayetteville, NC
• Congregation Rodef Sholom, San Rafael, CA

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS

• Jewish Community Center of Indianapolis
• Jewish Community Center of Cincinnati

HILLELS

• Indiana University
• Bradley University Hillel
• Dickinson College Hillel
• The University of Cincinnati's Folk Festival
• University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• Pierce/Valley Colleges, Los Angeles

Dan Nichols & Eighteen is currently booking its 2009 tour schedule. Don't miss out. Be sure to contact Dan Nichols & Eighteen today to create an unforgettable Jewish musical experience for you and your community.

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