Damaged And Dangerous

Recorded entirely in Santa Fe, New Mexico, 'Damaged And Dangerous' marks the debut of Rob Nikolewski, a singer/songwriter who never knew he had any songs in him until he took a few music lessons on a lark. Untrained and unschooled in music, Nikolewski's songs often come to him in fragments in the middle of the night. Working with producer Lisa J. Carman, who charted the music, Nikolewski combines influences of rock 'n' roll, traditional country rock, white-boy blues, a dash of bluegrass and hints of Steely Dan. It's an odd combination but for all it's quirkiness, humanity and humor, what comes out is a collection of vivid stories told by a voice that -- even though coming from a new artist -- sounds as warm and familiar as a phone call from an old friend.