Bio

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

I perform as a solo artist (my new album is called Meet the New Me) and collaborate with other musicians. 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.

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.

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'
by Bonnie Nicholls
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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
by Bonnie Nicholls
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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

June 6, 2026: Sam Hinton Folk Festival with The Winter Sisters (Sandé Lollis and Cathryn Beeks ), Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road in Poway, 2-3 p.m.

June 6, 2026: Julian Music Festival After Party with The Winter Sisters (Sandé Lollis and Cathryn Beeks ), Brightwood Retreat in Julian. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Rootful plays at 7, we play at 8 p.m, wind-down and social hour at 9 p.m. For more info on the after party, contact rootedliving@gmail.com. To attend the festival during the day, get info here.

June 10, 2026: San Diego Songwriter's Circle, Hooley's Public House, 6-9 p.m. 2955 Jamacha Rd., El Cajon.

June 27, 2026: Performing with other songwriters on Saturday, June 27, at the Idyllwild Songwriters Festival, 11 a.m. Festival goes for two days, June 27-28, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., at the Spirit Mountain Retreat, 25661 Oakwood Street, Idyllwild.

Aug. 1, 2026: Birds on a Train house concert, 2626 Spruce St. in North Park, 5 p.m. More info TBD.

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.

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

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Meet the New Me

Bonnie Nicholls

Time Zone

Bonnie Nicholls

On a Good Day

Bonnie Nicholls

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