THOMASTON — Paul Benjamin, producer of Rockland’s North Atlantic Blues Festival, will present Blues Night featuring 10x Blues Music Award recipient and Grammy-nominated singer, bassist, and songwriter Danielle Nicole, at Watts Hall in Thomaston, on Friday, September 25. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with music beginning at 7 p.m.

Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Danielle Nicole first gained international recognition as a member of the award-winning blues-rock band Trampled Under Foot, which she formed with her brothers, according to a Watts Hall Community Arts news release. She later launched a successful solo career.

Her 2015 solo debut, “Wolf Den,” reached No. 2 on the Billboard Blues chart. Her follow-up album, “Cry No More,” debuted at No. 1 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album. Her latest release, “Fireflies,” was released in 2026 on Forty Below Records.

A powerhouse vocalist and accomplished bassist, according to the news release, Danielle Nicole has received eight Blues Music Awards over the course of her career, including honors for Bass Instrumentalist and Contemporary Blues Female Artist. 

Blues Night is presented by Paul Benjamin, longtime producer of the North Atlantic Blues Festival, and brings nationally and internationally recognized blues artists to the intimate setting of Watts Hall.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the show. Space is limited, and advance ticket purchases are encouraged. Tickets and additional information are available at https://wattshallthomaston.com.

Watts Hall is located at 174 Main Street in Thomaston.

Watts Hall Community Arts is committed to ensuring that Watts Hall continues the proud tradition of enriching community life in Thomaston and Midcoast Maine. Our mission is to ensure that this historic building continues to serve as a center for community engagement while promoting the Hall as a premier arts and entertainment venue that contributes to the heart and soul of a vibrant Main Street.