ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT FOR RESTORE WITH NICHOLAS RYAN GANT, MUSICIAN/VOCALIST
Nicholas Ryan Gant serenades 651 ARTS with selections from his new album, Restore, out this autumn. A coveted supporting vocalist for performers including Mariah Carey and Childish Gambino, Gant’s solo effort weaves lyrical empathy and resilience with the singer’s celebrated vocal range. Gant leads an evening of soul-stirring music informed by his opera training at Howard University and lifelong desire to connect music to real life.
Need a little extra TLC with NRG? Join us for a Pre-Show Experience with Nicholas Ryan Gant in the 651 ARTS atrium, doors at six. Craft a resiliency playlist with fellow showgoers, learn to regulate your nervous system alongside healing justice activists, and find a caring, local community committed to weathering these uncertain times.
Looking for more? Buy VIP tickets to attend a meet-and-greet with the artist after the show.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
NICHOLAS RYAN GANT
Nicholas Ryan Gant is a New York-based singer/ songwriter/ educator. NRG studied Opera at Howard University and then received his Master’s of Arts in Music Education from Hunter College, in partnership with the Lincoln Center Scholars program. NRG currently works as a Music Teacher in NYC schools. In the classroom he strives to connect music to real life outside those four walls. Nicholas Ryan Gant is also a sought after vocal coach internationally. His dynamic vocal stylings have afforded him the opportunity to sing support vocals for Mariah Carey, Jon Batiste, Run the Jewels, Sy Smith, Childish Gambino, Miri Ben-Ari and Michael McDonald. NRG has been inspired by musicians of every genre of music. A few that are close to his heart are Leontyne Price, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, The Clark Sisters, Prince, Whitney Houston, D’angelo and Brandy.
Photo Credit: John Ricardel