Manzanita Music

Hailing from the rugged foothills of Northern California, Aaron & Nick channel the soul of the land into a sound that’s both deeply rooted and refreshingly original. Their music is steeped in country and Americana traditions but branches into something distinctly their own—an organic blend of melody and rhythm that feels as natural as the streams and pines they grew up around. You can hear the dirt roads and golden hills in every chord, every lyric, every bend of the note. As friends turned collaborators, their bond is as tight as their live performances, which deliver raw authenticity and unexpected moments of musical magic.

Aaron’s pedal steel work is the heart of their sonic signature—fluid, expressive, and played in a way that twists the familiar into something entirely new. Meanwhile, Nick anchors the duo with a foot-powered drum setup, nimble acoustic guitar, and mournful harmonica that weaves through their songs like wind through tall grass.

Together, they create a full-bodied sound that belies their numbers—an intimate, expansive musical experience that captures the spirit of place and the power of connection. Whether playing on a small-town stage or under an open sky, Aaron & Nick invite listeners into their world, one foot-tapping, heart-stirring song at a time.