Jared James Nichols (born March 14, 1989) is an American blues-rock guitarist and singer from East Troy, Wisconsin,[1][2] best known for his high-energy "pick-less" electric guitar playing technique.

After this release, Nichols toured America and played various clubs/festivals including Sturgis Buffalo Chip, SXSW, Freakout Festival, Summerfest, and more.

In Spring 2014, he embarked on a 2-month European Tour which proved to be successful, resulting in 2015 full-length release Old Glory & The Wild Revival recorded with producers Warren Huart and Eddie Kramer.

Nichols has toured across America and Europe with acts including Blue Öyster Cult, Fozzy, Glenn Hughes, John 5 and the Creatures,[8] L.A.

[9] Nichols has performed with many of his musical heroes including Joe Bonamassa, Peter Frampton, Billy Gibbons, Slash, Steve Vai, Leslie West, and Zakk Wylde.

Jared primarily plays his signature Les Paul nicknamed "Old Glory" fitted with a single Seymour Duncan P-90 in the bridge position.