Nicky Sanders

nickiOriginally from California, Nicky Sanders began training as a classical violinist at age 5.

After serving as concertmaster of the Young People's Symphony Orchestra, he moved to Boston, MA to attend Berklee College of Music where he studied Jazz, Bluegrass and Composition.

In 2004, Nicky moved to North Carolina to join Steep Canyon Rangers, first appearing on the album "One Dime at a Time"  and three more records since.

In 2010, the IBMA nominated the Rangers' recording of Nicky's fiddle tune "Mourning Dove" as Instrumental Performance of the Year.

The song appears on the band's latest CD "Deep in the Shade".

Nicky also enjoys solving New York Times crossword puzzles and drinking fresh-squeezed orange juice.
 
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