Nick Gaitan Music

Nick Gaitan & The Umbrella Man is a Gulf Coast combo that incorporates many of the influential styles of music that have come to be in the Texas- Louisiana region from Country, Rockabilly, Swamp pop, Conjunto,and many more. The Umbrella Man's performances and song choices have been referred to as a "a Gumbo of styles" because of their diversity and ability to please crowds from many different backgrounds. Gaitan has won the Houston Press Music Award for Best Bassist from 2004 - 2008. The band is currently working on their Second album ready for release Fall 2011. Gaitan also played bass and toured with Country music legend Billy Joe Shaver from 2007- June 2011. in 2008 Shaver recorded a song composed by Nick Gaitan titled "I've Found my Weakness in You."

5 year award winner

Best Bassist - Houston Press Music Awards

• I've Found My Weakness In You - Single

• Country, Blues
• Billy Joe Shaver
• 11/20/2008
• 

1. I've Found My Weakness In You...

• Nick Gaitan & The Umbrella Man -live EP

• Country, Blues
• Nick Gaitan & The Umbrella Man
• 10/12/2010
• 

Liner Notes: Nick Gaitan & The Umbrella Man Live @ The Continental Club The Band: Nick Gaitan-Upright Bass, Vocals Bart Maloney-Pedal Steel Robert Rodriguez-Accordion Johnny Rojas-Guitar Rajiv Grover-Drums Ruben Moreno - Rubboard Songs 1. Mind’s in Misery 2. Meet Me Off Main 3. I’ve Found My Weakness in You 4. Hurricane Song 5. Leave Me Where You Found Me Recorded Live at the Continental By Frank Cupal F&S Productions Front Cover Art by Carlos Hernandez

1. Mind's In Misery
2. Meet Me Off Main
3. I've Found My Weakness In You...
4. Hurricane Song
5. Leave Me Where You Found Me...