1983-1984
Englewood, OH: Night Riot, Vision-Nick hooks up with the lovable Walt Slade to
form the very lame named Night Riot, and then slightly less lame named Vision.
Nick's family moves to Oakwood in the summer of 1984, where he meets the Erik
Ramnath, and Tom Jensen becomes the drummer for Vision. Nick also meets
and immediately falls in love with Pam.
1985
The Cretins/Screaming Lord Jerry, and some guys from Carlisle who smoke-
Sheepish Grin-
The infamous Oakwood Talent Show of 1985-
1986
Lost Marble Collection-
1987
Mind Blue-Albert joins Tom and Nick to form Mind Blue. Many gigs at Canal
Street and other local spots ensue, including the 1989 Dayton River Festival.
1992
The Mirrors-Sean Zellers and Scot Givens join with Albert and Nick to form The
Mirrors
Nick begins teaching and running the studio at the International College of
Broadcasting, spawning countless sessions and side projects.
1996
Skeptical Cats-The Mirrors change their name to Skeptical Cats after finding out
that a pretty well known punk band from Cleveland was called The Mirrors (we got
tired of getting emails from people saying are you guys The Mirrors from
Cleveland from the 70's?!?).
2005
Nick leaves his day job behind forever to dedicate his life to what really
matters...music! Nick has been performing 240+ solo dates per year ever
since. The band is still called Skeptical Cats, but is often
affectionately referred to as "Skepcat" or "Skepcats".
Nobody, including fans and staff at the pubs, can seem to decide what the best
name is, so, we are officially the band with 3 names. They all mean the
same thing, take your pick.
2007
Albert moves to "Skepcat West" and Highland Studios in Phoenix,
Arizona to join his brother Erik. Lots of recording and gigging ensure in
the Phoenix area for Albert and Erik and the various bands and projects they are
involved in. Marty Romie joins Skeptical Cats on bass!