Dan Nichols is one of the most popular and influential Jewish musicians in North America, performing over 200 events a year. His music has become an important part of the Reform Jewish movement, with synagogue youth and clergy alike incorporating it into their curriculum and services. His last two albums have garnered critical acclaim and a legion of growing fans. Songs like "L'takein (The Na Na Song)," "B'tzelem Elohim," "Kehilah Kedoshah," and "My Heart is in the East" are some of the most popular songs in Reform Judaism today.

Dan Nichols Musical Timeline

1969                              Born in Indianapolis, IN

1989                              Fronted the alternative rock band, The Olskies, for 6 years

1992                              Bachelor of Music, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

1995                              Formed the Jewish rock band, Eighteen

1996                              Eighteen released first CD, Life

                                       Music Specialist for three years at Westminster School in Nashville, TN
                                       The school serves students with learning differences.

2001                              Eighteen released Be Strong, the band's most popular CD to date

2002                              Eighteen released Kol HaShabbat (The Voice of the Sabbath)

                                       Featured performer for the prestigious adult enrichment conference,                                        Limmud, in Nottingham, England

2003                             Music Director and featured performer at NFTY Nationals in                                       Washington, DC

                                      Artist-in-Residence for the NAA conference (North American Alliance                                       for Informal Jewish Educators)

                                     2003 NFTY President's Award presented "In recognition of your
                                      outstanding commitment to Reform Jewish Youth."

2004                            Artist in Residence for NAA

                                     Named Director of Jewish Music, Temple Beth Or, Raleigh, NC

2005                            Music Director, NFTY National Convention

2006                            Dan receives NFTY Lifetime Membership, Presented by the NFTY
                                     board in 2006 at Kutz Camp.

Other Notables

• Attended URJ (formerly UAHC) Goldman Union Camp in Indianapolis, IN for 10 years as a camper and since 1994 has returned yearly to facilitate as the camp's artist-in-residence.
• For the past five years, Dan has served as artist-in-residence for High Holidays and Madrichim retreats at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield, MI.
• For the past four years, Dan has been on the faculty for Hava NaShira, a national song-leading program sponsored by the URJ, which serves over 180 rising song leaders throughout North America.
• Served as artist-in-residence at all 12 URJ camps.