Nicole Kwan: Tribute to Paramore
(Second from the left) Nicole Kwan
Lead vocalist Nicole Kwan and drum set principal Taka Nakamura pay tribute to the punk/pop band Paramore. The tribute series was conceived by Nakamura. Nearing the end of his studies at Berklee College of Music, he decided that it was time he paid tribute to the various artists who have influenced him over his life and career. With an early background of rock and pop, and after having explored other genres such as funk and fusion in his later years, the tribute series will feature a variety of shows in 2017 dedicated to the music of a single artist with whom Nakamura closely identifies. The band features: Nicole Kwan (lead vocals, percussion), Ceej Rarela (guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals), Sergio Ramos (guitar, vocals), Josiah Contreras (bass, vocals), and Taka Nakamura (drums, vocals, musical director).