Cameron Nickerson to open for Tanya Tucker

Mariners Centre is getting ready to host county music megastar Tanya Tucker and local musician Cameron Nickerson will be opening the act.

The 2019 East Coast Music Association nominee for Country Recording of the Year comes from humble beginnings, the singersongwriter has always harboured an affinity for expression through song, and its knack for bringing him out of his bubble. Before going solo, Nickerson was tearing it up with his band The Rockabillys, opening for national acts like The Sheepdogs, and playing with local favourites The Stanfields.

“I couldn’t be happier for the opportunity to perform on the big stage at the Mariners Centre and opening for Tanya Tucker is certainly a dream come true,” says Cameron Nickerson.

His debut album, Detours, was released in January 2018. The record combines Nickerson’s love of modern singer-songwriters with the grit and grime of country outlaw heroes like Willie Nelson or Merle Haggard. Sounding neither totally modern, nor like a retro throwback, Nickerson walks a unique musical path that’s strewn with bluegrass, rock and roll, teenage angst, and worldweary contemplation.

“As we put on concerts at the Mariners Centre we will endeavour to utilize local talent where possible to help give them a leg up and having Cameron open for this show is a great fit,” says Gil Dares, General Manager of the Mariners Centre.

Tickets are selling quickly for the concert on May 10 at the Mariners Centre and its being encouraged that you buy your tickets early. Tickets can be purchased online at www.marinerscentre.com, by calling the box office at 902-742-2155 or by visiting the centre.