A multi-instrumentalist from the Piedmont, Nick Hallman is a life-long devotee of old-time country music indigenous to the South Carolina. As founding member of the Nickpickers, Hallman assembled one of the premier bands in the state that consistently features South Carolina Piedmont traditional music as it was played at the turn of the century. It is a musical tradition that uniquely blends Scotch-Irish and West African musical styles.

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Nick Hallman Photos | Digital Traditions
Nick Hallman Photos | Digital Traditions

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Grades: Higher Education

A multi-instrumentalist from the Piedmont, Nick Hallman is a life-long devotee of old-time country music indigenous to the South Carolina. As founding member of the Nickpickers, Hallman assembled one...
Shady Grove | Nick Hallman | Digital Traditions
Shady Grove | Nick Hallman | Digital Traditions

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Grades: Higher Education

Traditional tune from Hallman's 1973 album "Doublepicks." This number showcases Hallman's virtuosity on the guitar and his proficiency playing in the "flat pick" or "double pick" style.