Nick Gilder & Sweeny Todd

 Throughout his illustrious career, Nick Gilder has written and recorded many Top 20 hits internationally having recent success with a song he penned, LIGHTS GO DOWN, remixed by Armand Van Helden, who recently scored wtih Justin Timberlakes, Get Sexy Back, in Britain, Europe, and Australia   Three of which reached #1 here in Canada and is still creating new highlights for a journeyman musician. During this time he's also worked with some of the worlds most famous Producers including the Beatles George Martin and Mike Chapman, Pete Coleman of Blondie, Pat Benatar etc. fame. Writing hits for some of the business' top performers, including Bette Midler, Patty Smyth & Scandal, Pat Benatar and Joe Cocker.  The variety of artists who have covered his songs testify to his diverse influences, totalling over 20 million copies sold worldwide. The millenium has already  seen  one of Canadian rock's true superstars release a greatest hits album. Compiling 25 years of a legendary career, THE BEST OF NICK GILDER-HOT CHILD IN THE CITY and reissue of the CITY NIGHTS CD was released by EMI records and contains some of the most affecting  pop, rock, metal,  music from the '70's thru to the '90's. Going full circle, a reissue of the first SWEENEY TODD LP on CD is planned  and Nick is once again working with Sweeney Todd's original drummer, Johnny Booth, with Mark Kenney on bass,  Robert Gray on keyboards and guitar virtuoso Joey Wowk. Together they produce a  powerhouse  performance, which includes past hits , great new material and some faves,  Nick and the group are touring this year with  possible Australia dates as well as  writing and recording for new CD  projects.  For additional bio information see    

            Having toured with The Cars, Cheap Trick, Peter Gabriel, Foreigner,  Styx, Journey, New York Dolls, The Babies, even hall of  famers like Chuck Berry, to name a few. Nick and the 'Sweeneys' have already had a busy tour schedule this year of  Festivals etc. Thunder Bay Fest, turned into an enormous success with 35,000 people showing up for a 3 day event. last years  Mattawa Fest  was another huge success  Nick and the Sweeneys  are touring this year in between recording,  the 2007 tour schedule is coming together  we can't wait to rock your town!