When most people are asked what they envision when they hear the word "apocalypse", they will say they see a scorched-earth landscape of death and total destruction. In many ways they are totally correct. But, I think there are levels of apocalypses that happen to a lesser degree in our daily lives. When I look around me, I see these apocalypses happen from anger, ignorance, misconception, people being used and misled, the loss or lack of love in people's lives, the loss of spiritual beliefs and having a conscience of how our actions and thoughts effect everything around us, the lack of insight created by a sense of wonder and awe and, finally, the dedication to fight through our fears and the barriers that stand in our way as we try to help people and reach our true potential. I know, that is "a mouthful". But, you hopefully get the idea. Sadly, in the world around us, people are looking for the one-sentence answer to EVERYTHING and are quick to interrupt anyone offering an idea up to ponder ... in mid-sentence. These interruptions, are apocalypses that happens every second all around the world. So, to address this idea of different levels of apocalypses in our daily lives, I created this album with the intent to merely scratch the surface of a very deep, profound, frustrating, organic and living-and-breathing concept. All the songs of this album ponder these concepts in several ways, shapes and forms, because no one song can say it all. So, I ask you you sit back in a comfy chair, put on some good headphones and listen to these songs and I hope they fire-up your heart, soul and desire for understanding and new commitments. Oddly enough, as I was writing these songs, I did find a very important secret to understanding our world and oddly enough, it IS laid out in one-sentence. Moreover, it is a sentence we ALL (well, hopefully, ALL), have heard. Quite simply it is this: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". In other words, it's the good, old "Golden Rule"...i.e. treat people BETTER than you would have them treat you. So simple and so hard. Perhaps, if we could do that, the number and severity of our daily "apocalypses" would decrease to a level that is yet to be determined or imagined. Could peaceful understanding await on the end of that process? Enjoy! -Chet Nichols, October 30, 2016 released November 1, 2016 Chet Nichols: All instrumentation, vocals, lyrics, music, arranging, mixing, production, recording and studio clean-up guy. All songs music & lyrics by Chet Nichols Published by Chet Nichols (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music (ASCAP) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BIO: Similar Artists Don Henley, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, The Band, Eric Clapton, Lindsey Buckingham, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Little Feat, Donovan, The Eagles, The Byrds, Nick Drake, Tim Buckley, John Mayer, Dave Mathews, Richie Havens, John Fahey, The Rolling Stones, ........and many others. Influences Little Feat, Don Henley, The Eagles, Jackson Brown, Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills & Nash, Jeffrey Steele,The Band, James Taylor, Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, The Byrds....and many others. Chet Nichols Music Biography: Chet Nichols is an award-winning singer-songwriter, composer, producer, recordist and multi-instrumentalist. Chet is an Inductee in The Kansas Music Hall Of Fame, joining artists like Pat Matheny, Melissa Ethridge, Martina McBride, Kansas and others. He is on The Chicago Actor's A-List of Chicago-born entertainers. He was nominated for an Honorary PhD from the Kansas University. He has written over 3,000 songs/compositions and has produced 30+ CDs of original material. On 11/1/2016, Chet released a new album, "The Apocalypse", which follows two, 2015, award-winning solo albums, "Bricks" and "Seeds". In 2015, Chet released the critically-acclaimed CD, "Beetles Are Coming", produced by Stephen Barncard. His songs, "Jezebel" and "If You See Kaye" won "The Best Song Contests" in July/June '15 at Broadjam". Chet has had hundreds of #1/Top 10 Internet hits. "I Know Who You Are" was the winner of the IMSA Global songwriting competition. His CDs, "Beetles Are Coming", "Music From Trees" and "I Was Dreaming", were selected inclusion on the Pandora playlists. Chet released three new CDs in 2014, "I Was Dreaming", "Band In The Basement" and "Sunday Morning", which are follow-up CDs to his critically acclaimed CD, "Walking In Circles". The title tune won the Broadjam Lyric Writing Contest. His songs are blended with unique stories and folk, rock, jazz, blues and world music. Chet's instrumental CDs, "Peak To Peak", "Red Mesa Sunset" and "Earthways" are New Age World Fusion and filled with award-winning songs. "Red Mesa Sunset" was selected as a Top Twelve CD by eMusic.com. "Earthways" was recently selected as a Top Twelve CD by eMusic.com. "Serengeti Rain", was awarded a Top Award in the Music Aid Songwriting Composition. "Serengeti Rain" was featured at The LA Museum of Contemporary Art's Spring Event. "Beijing Dawn" was #1 on the American Idol Underground World Charts and was a finalist in the Music Aid Songwriting Composition. Chet's song, "The Last Riders On Route 66", won the Grand Prize in the Route 66 Theme Song Contest. It was lauded as "the best new song about Route 66 since Bobby Troupe's 'Get Your Kicks On Route 66'. His song, "The Mother Road", won the Grand Prize in the Route 66 Theme Song Contest in 2012. Chet is the author of the infamous #1 classic blues songs, "I Come From Chicago" and "I Am The Ice Cream Man". Chet, clearly has an extensive and enduring musical career. We suggest that you sit down in a comfy chair and browse his extensive musical catalogue and get to know one of the best kept secret when ti comes to American singer-songwriters. Chet has toured extensively & performed as an "Opening Act" for: The Jefferson Airplane Jethro Tull The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Linda Ronstadt B.B. King John Denver George Carlin Steve Martin POCO Hot Tuna Brewer & Shipley Dan Hicks & The Hotlicks The Ozark Mountain Daredevils It's A Beautiful Day Pacific Gas & Electric Jimmie Spheeris Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen Mary Travers The Charlie Daniels Band Country Joe McDonald The Grassroots Mason Proffit The Persuasions Blue Oyster Cult The Grateful Dead Big Brother & The Holding Company Leonard Nimoy James Taylor Bollo Sette Southern Comfort John Lee Hooker The Chad Mitchell Trio Roger McGuinn Ian & Sylvia Humble Pie Modern Folk Quartet Richard Pryor Danny Cox Biff Rose The Guess Who Steve Goodman The Mary Clayton Band The Kansas City Philharmonic ... and more Chet has worked in studios with.................. Stephen Barncard (David Crosby) Henry Lewie (Joni Mitchell) Zakir Hussan (Ravi Shankar) Fuzzy John Oxendine (Sons of Champlain) Laura Allen (Laura Allen) Buddy Cage (New Riders Of The Purple Sage) Spencer Dryden (The Jefferson Airplane) Nicky Hopkins (The Rolling Stones) Dave Garabaldi (Tower of Power) Pete Sears (The Jefferson Airplane) Nick Gravenities (Big Brother) Sal Marquez (The "New" Tonight Show Band) The New Riders Of The Purple Sage Jack Shoerer (Van Morrison) Don Preston (Wings) Bill Bradley (Madonna)