About The Band

Side FX and lead singer Kim Cameron is a five piece band well known for exploring new sounds and combining rhythms and beats that together, offer the unexpected, continue to break traditional boundaries within the music industry. Pop's Fresh Edge is the best way to describe this eclectic mix of genres, and showcases Kim's diversity as a songwriter.

The band has toured across the US, hitting over 20 states, performing at some of the Nation's most famous venues and festivals including the Birchmere, Blues Alley, Genghis Cohen, Key Club, the Bitter End, Sullivan Hall, National Cherry Blossom Festival, and Tobacco Road to name a few.

National press & music placements have included CBS' Morning Show, CBS' Talk Philly, Redskins Nation, Poolside Palisades Pool Party Web series, Alli Sports, Fox Sports, Eos music, DMX, MooMoo Music, Pure Play, More Magazine, WSJ's Smart Money, Music Connection, Joey Reynolds' show, and Jim Bohannon's show.

Contradictions Album (Released 2008)
Side FX was formed in 2008, the band was launched with their CD, 'Contradictions.' The CD was featured on US AAA and International radio stations in the first two months of it's release with bigger scores on American Airlines, MTV Philippines, and live performances on Plum TV, Command Performance, and a sold out show at Blues Alley.

Turning Point Album (Released 2010)
In January 2010, Side FX finished their second album 'Turning Point' which was produced by Robert Jazayeri (No Doubt, Garbage, Britney Spears), transitions flawlessly from smooth sultry vocals and piano to driving beats and roaring guitars. This alternative pop album charted on the College Music Journal (CMJ) in October of 2010, as well as, charted on numerous AAA stations.

2011 - A Big Big Year
Right before the clock ticked to 2010, the band released a single 'Sexy Smile' and broke into commercial radio for the first time charting on Mediabase at #103 on the Top 40 Chart. They took a chance with their success and released their first original Christmas song which was immediately picked up by over 20 Top 40 stations in the first two days.

Riding in the new year, the band struck gold with their newest EP The Blond Side (produced by Richie Cannata of JLo, Billy Joel; David Grow of Jim Brickman) by picking up a major world wide distribution deal with Best Buy, Sam Goody, FYE and others. One of the singles 'My Face is Shining' went on heavy rotation across Australia. In addition, 5 out of the 6 songs have already charted on Mediabase and Billboard; A Dance (#31 Top 40); 'Paradise (#31 AC Charts); 3 Seconds (#51); My Face is Shining (#31).

The band finished the year headlining the Nationally renown Army-Navy Game Gala at the Washington Convention Center and performed the National Anthem for the Washington Redskins at Fedex Field in front of 68,000 people.

2012 - Starting Off with a Bang
The month of January has not even concluded and the band's 3 Second music video has gone viral, hitting over 850,000 Youtube views in just a few weeks. Look out world, Side FX is going to rock you all over again.
 

Kim Cameron

Lead Singer and Songwriter

Kim Cameron spent most of life climbing up the corporate ladder but there was always something missing in her life. In 2007, a family tragedy led her to re-evaluate her life and goals. Kim decided to finally break free and pursue her lifelong passion in music.

She has toured across the country, published a catalog with 50+ songs, performed in front of 1000s and been featured in books, magazines, radio and TV. As the lead singer and songwriter for Side FX, Kim Cameron is finally living her dream.
 

Andy Hamburger

Percussion

Andy is an award-winning drummer/percussionist from Washington, D.C. who has played with the Platters, Marvelettes, Drifters, Coasters, Ink Spots, Temptations and Harold Melvin's BlueNotes, to name a few. He has a vast recording background with numerous CDs under his belt and a host of national commercials and movie trailers. His extensive career covers a broad range of musical styles, all of which bring a unique and driven rhythm to Side FX. His favorite drum maker? Carolina Drumworks!
 

Matt Berry

Bassist and Guitar

For the past 14 years, Matt has been known as a guitar and bassist expert. A graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory with a degree in Jazz Studies, Matt has multiple awards and performances under his belt including Outstanding Soloist Award at the North Texas Jazz Festival. He had recorded two pieces for North Advertising Downtown Portland AD Campaign which ran on TV for 2 years in Portland, OR.
 

Anthony Jones

Keyboards

Anthony Jones began his career at age 7 studying at the School for the Performing & Visual Arts in Houston. He went on to receive a Masters of Music in Jazz Studies at Howard University, studying under Geri Allen and Charles Covington.

He has performed with notable National groups including the Dream Keeps, Toby Palmer, John TIllery, and Vox Dei to name a few, who all sing his praises.

He joins Side FX to add a bit more spice to this already electric group.
 

Chris (Nik) Nikpora

Songwriter and Guitar

Nik is on a life long journey to understand women. And while he keeps trying to get to the truth, he continues to get it wrong. His sensitivity can be felt in his dramatic middle-eastern influenced guitar riffs that flow effortlessly around each story line. He began playing guitar at age 10, steadily watching his classic guitar hero's from a far-- AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin.

While his metal favorites taught him how to move people across the dance floor, his inspirations have focused him towards a new path. As a key member of Kim's Side FX, Nik travels down this road of collaboration and inspiration. A road that most men might shy away from, but for Nik, life is about taking the next step.
 

John DePatie

Guitar

A veteran guitar player with over 25 years under his strings, John DePatie has seen the world. Touring heavily with Nancy Sinatra's band across Europe and the US. John has opened for high powered bands Great White, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Blasters, Asia, Berlin, Stanley Clarke, and Blue Oyster Cult just to name a few.

As a trained Jazz musician, it is no wonder that Thomas R. Erdmann from jazzreview.com wrote, "John DePatie's guitar work is exquisite. His perfect solos and background work on Travel By Stars, Play On, and Little T-Bird Ragtop show his ability to perfectly capture an emotion and run with it."
 

Matt Everhart

Bassist

For the past 16 years, Matt Everhart and the bass have been as one. A true Baltimore musician, known own for his strong and creative bass lines which have been the underbelly of several albums within the mid-Atlantic original artist community.

After earning an bachelors degree in music from Appalachian State University in NC, he went on to study Jazz at Indiana University. His past experience includes performances with Platters, NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion," and several radio programs with Side FX.