Bio

Hi, there. I'm Bonnie Nicholls, a singer/songwriter based in San Diego, Calif.

I perform as a solo artist and collaborate with other musicians. I play keys, bass, melodica, and a smattering of guitar. I often inject a sense of humor into my songs, through clever turns of phrase and a playful performance style. And I almost always wears a hat.

In January 2026, I did a Southwest tour with The Winter Sisters (my friends Cathryn Beeks and Sandé Lollis), and we continue to perform as a trio. I'm also a member of Birds on a Train, an indie/folk band that plays covers and original tunes. And for two years, I co-hosted an invitation-only song circle every month.

My new album, Meet the New Me, is out! Read the review in the San Diego Troubadour.

Music

Meet the New Me

Bonnie Nicholls

My new album, Meet the New Me, explores love, loss, and shameless hussies. I brought my songs to Jeff Berkley of Satellite Studio in San Diego, CA, and he put a great team together to bring this project to life. Credits Read more

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China & Tablecloths 3:03
China & Tablecloths
by Bonnie Nicholls, Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
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Bad Days Are Comin' 4:03
Bad Days Are Comin'
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Bombay Beach 2:49
Bombay Beach
by Bonnie Nicholls
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Old Oak Tree 4:09
Old Oak Tree
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Meet the New Me 3:43
Meet the New Me
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You've Been Good to Me 5:08
You've Been Good to Me
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Fooled Me Again 4:10
Fooled Me Again
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Time Zone

Bonnie Nicholls

Enjoy a chill vibe that will incite the best of flashbacks. Mixing engineer: Dave Michaels of Sanctuary Lab.

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Time Zone 3:50
Time Zone
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On a Good Day

Bonnie Nicholls

I wrote this song from the perspective of my mom who started to experience dementia. She lived in my house for a time, and I had a chance to observe her.

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On a Good Day 3:39
On a Good Day
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You can find previous releases of mine on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other streaming platforms.

Events

July 14, 2026: Performing individually and with The Winter Sisters (Sandé Lollis and Cathryn Beeks ) at Kulak's Woodshed in North Hollywood, at Kulak's “twofer Tuesday."

Aug. 1, 2026: Birds on a Train free porch concert, 2926 Spruce St. in North Park, 5-7 p.m. Bird Park B-Sides (great swing-dancing music) will open for us. Bring a beach chair and a light jacket.

Aug. 9, 2026: Adobe Falls House Concert in Del Cerro with The Winter Sisters (Sandé Lollis and Cathryn Beeks ), 3-5 p.m. Tickets are $25. Contact AdobeFallsMusic01@gmail.com for reservations.

Aug. 21, 2026: Marston Concert with The Winter Sisters (Sandé Lollis and Cathryn Beeks ), 3-5 p.m. 3525 Seventh Avenue, San Diego 92103. Tickets are $10-$15.

Sept. 4, 2026: Sandé Lollis Going Away Concert, Normal Heights United Methodist Church, 4650 Mansfield St., Normal Heights, 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $25; buy tickets here.

Nov. 14, 2026: Birds on a Train at the Train Song Festival in Poway. More info TBD.

Bio

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Meet the New Me

Bonnie Nicholls

Time Zone

Bonnie Nicholls

On a Good Day

Bonnie Nicholls

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