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to be able to sit at a piano and conjure up stories that hopefully have some mystery, wonder, and beauty to them in powerful and different ways. If I Was A River has a power all of its own. The songs sound genuine and ring true when I listen to them. I’m pretty critical. It’s funny how sometimes less is more. Being able to write both ways totally gives me more freedom. You can rock, you can roll, and you can dream. That’s the beauty of being free to write whatever you want. I’m lucky.” Nile is looking forward to playing at the Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway on Saturday, December 13. It will be his second show after returning from a month long tour of the United Kingdom. They have a Fazioli piano there — one of the best pianos in the world and the perfect instrument for Nile to introduce songs from his latest release. Photo By Cristina Arrigoni Advertise here for $25 - $100 call 732-280-7625 pg 13