Lan Nichols
Information Technology / On-air Staff / Producer & HostA Wilmington resident since 1993, Lan began his tenure as on-air host for WHQR’s Front Street Blues in 2003, later adding operations and information technology to his duties, as well as production & logistical support for the long-running music series, Soup To Nuts Live!. He also provides images, video, and written content to WHQR.org.
Lan's education began at North Carolina State University, followed by Duke University’s Continuing Studies program. An honors graduate of Cape Fear Community College with an A.A.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Lan's career path has included information technology, programming, network maintenance, web design, computer graphics, media & event production, and plying his trade as a professional bassist with a variety of touring and local artists.
Lan loves the Blues, spending many Tuesday nights at the ever-popular Cape Fear Blues Jam, tirelessly working alongside other volunteers with the Cape Fear Blues Society, and helping plan and staff the annual Cape Fear Blues Festival. His award-winning blues band, Tommy B. & The Stingers, has played nearly everywhere. It's a busy schedule, but he loves the challenge. Lan’s advice? “Bring a positive message to your community and follow a well-lit path. Success is never far behind.”
Email: lnichols@whqr.org
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Front Street Blues explores many of the classic artists of the 20th century, but we also feature Blues tunes by talented local musicians. Past…
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Soup to Nuts Live!Alex Lanier and Eric Miller returned to the friendly confines of WHQR's MC Erny Gallery for another installment of Soup To Nuts Live! on November 7, 2013.…
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Two different artists, two different cultures, two different styles - a perfect contrast! This much-anticipated exhibit features E. Francisca Dekker and…
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