Nicholas Paradies
Nashville,TN
Summary
I am an independent musician and songwriter originally from New York and based out of Tennessee. I have played in the bands The Bad Ideas, Ranchero, Auntie Aircraft, and released work as a solo artist. I am also an actor and filmmaker with both stage and screen experience as well as a podcast host and producer. I have hosted the NFL recap show Wrapping Up with Joe Leo since 2018 on the Play by Play Network and was co-host and co-producer with Matt Dixon of Children's Programming, a comedy and interview podcast.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Musician and producer
Self Employed Services
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2019 - 08.2025
- singer/songwriter with The Bad Ideas, one album out (There Goes The Neighborhood, 2023)
- founder of Big Star Media Collective
- over 50 original songs
- over 100 covers
- co-writer, Auntie Aircraft- Cowboy Prom (2026)
- Co-host, Wrappin' Up on The Grind Hours Podcast with Joe Leo (2018-present)
- co-host and co-producer, Children's Programming podcast (2019-2024)
- producer- Tower Brothers- Live from the Living Room (2025)
- special thanks- Tower Brothers- My Car EP (2024)
- engineer- Willa Mae- Voodoo Doll (2023)
- actor- Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022)
- producer - Track Jesus- Messiah Complex II (2019)
- associate producer, Fading Frequencies (2025)
Education
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
Middletown, NY06.2015
Associate of Arts -
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NYSkills
- Experienced with Logic Pro X and similar DAW software
- Proficient guitarist, bassist, vocalist and songwriter
- studio, digital, and live production
- weddings and parties
- clean and unclean vocals
- jazz charts
- Nashville numbers
- Warm and Friendly
- Staff Training
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
- Team Player
- Able to Lift 40 Pounds
- Cool Under Pressure
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Musician and producer
Self Employed Services
01.2019 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
Associate of Arts -
Orange County Community College