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Welcome to the official performer page for Darren Sterud Orchestra & DJ Nick Nice, a dynamic duo rooted in Madison, Wisconsin. Darren Sterud is a multi-award-winning trombonist and bandleader, renowned for leading the Darren Sterud Orchestra and related projects like Gate Check. Nick Nice is a seasoned Madison DJ known for high-energy sets at local favorites such as Lola's Hi/Lo, The Cardinal Bar, and The Boneyard. On this page you’ll find bios, highlights from discographies, and upcoming tour information across the city you call home.

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Onstage company

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Learn more about Darren Sterud’s career, including Trombonist of the Year awards and his ongoing contributions to the Madison scene. Explore Nick Nice’s releases and fresh mixes, plus upcoming appearances at UW Madison’s Jazz at Five and other local venues. For planning a night out, we’ve got you covered with straightforward ticket access and dependable service—like having a friend in the business.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Social connections: Darren Sterud – official site: Darren Sterud Official | Twitter: @DarrenSterud | Facebook: /DarrenSterud; Nick Nice – Twitter: @nice_nick187 | Facebook: Nick Nice Madison. Profiles provide updates on show dates, releases, and performances.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Darren Sterud Orchestra & DJ Nick Nice

  • Darren Sterud is a multi-award-winning Madison trombonist who leads the Darren Sterud Orchestra and related projects (e.g., Gate Check). He has been named Trombonist of the Year multiple times and is a Madison Music Hall of Fame inductee.
  • Nick Nice is a veteran Madison DJ with regular bookings at venues like Lola's Hi/Lo, The Cardinal Bar, The Boneyard, and others; he maintains an active social presence (Twitter: @nice_nick187; Facebook pages referencing Nick Nice Madison).
  • 2025 Darren Sterud appearances include UW Madison’s Jazz at Five-related events (Capitol Square, Aug 27, 2025) and The New Orleans Tribute at Lucille (Oct 22, 2025).
  • Darren Sterud’s discography includes Do You Know What It Means (2016), Christmas Time Is Here (2020), and the Places projects (Gate Check, 2021; Darren Sterud Quartet, 2021).
  • Nick Nice’s discography includes the album Tryfecta (2012) on Try-City Entertainment and the single People Don’t Dance (2016) on 4Disco Records; he also releases mixes and tracks on SoundCloud and has an active social footprint.

The records

Darren Sterud Orchestra & DJ Nick Nice Discography

  • Places (Gate Check)
    2021 · Gate Check (Bandcamp)
  • Christmas Time Is Here
    2020 · Self-released
  • Do You Know What It Means
    2016 · Self-released

The hits

Top Darren Sterud Orchestra & DJ Nick Nice Songs

  • People Don't Dance
    2016 · N/A

Learn more about Darren Sterud’s career, including Trombonist of the Year awards and his ongoing contributions to the Madison scene. Explore Nick Nice’s releases and fresh mixes, plus upcoming appearances at UW Madison’s Jazz at Five and other local venues. For planning a night out, we’ve got you covered with straightforward ticket access and dependable service—like having a friend in the business.

Social connections: Darren Sterud – official site: Darren Sterud Official | Twitter: @DarrenSterud | Facebook: /DarrenSterud; Nick Nice – Twitter: @nice_nick187 | Facebook: Nick Nice Madison. Profiles provide updates on show dates, releases, and performances.

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