Yo! Welcome to my hub. My name is Nik (A.K.A. Nik-Nak, Yellowxander, Styx). I have been on MySpace since 15th January 2005.
Read below for more about What I do! My top friends are all bands you should love!
*Photography*DJing*Drumming*Promoting*Personal*
PHOTOGRAPHY (Nik Alexander).
I mainly photograph bands live and location. I enjoy taking landscapes and have done many weddings. Will do model shoots and other commissions. I have plenty of images here and on my Photography page on MySpace 'Euphonic Photography' and 'Don't Stay In'. Click my banners below. I am just finishing a Foundation Degree in Commercial Photography at Derby University. Once that's finished I'll sort out my online portfolio!
DJing (Yellowxander).
I DJ at NWL Radio (www.nwlradio.co.uk). My show is The Launch Pad (http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/The-Launch
-Pad/36172113573?ref=ts), playing rock/metal/alternative along with unsigned acts from the UK. My current slot is Mondays 3-5pm. Message me if you want to send your demo!
I don't do many sets, usually just at my own gigs and festivals. I first started at The Victoria, in Coalville, in 2003 doing 2 nights for about 6 months. I have DJed at Aggression Downlaod in Leicester in 2006 and the Rock Nights at the War Memorial in Ashby and The Litten Tree in Coalville in 2007. I also had a brief show at Ashby Radio in early 2007.
DRUMMING (Styx).
I had one lesson from my music teacher, Mr Leigh, in 1994, so I am pretty much a self taught drummer, which I beleive to has the advantage of having a natural rhythm from within, rather than a taught, rigid technique. I didn't actually get my own kit untill 2001, which is a white vintage Hohner percusison kit.
1. My first band, BADAXE, is my fun band. I joined in July 2006, the band have been together for 32 years. We play Punk/Rock/Blues/Comedy, kinda like putting Roy Chubby Brown and The Mac Lads together with Brian May.
2. My second band, KID KLUMSY, is my serious band. I joined in March 2008, the band have been together for twelve years. We play Punk/Pop/Rock/Metal, we don't conform to having a sub genre, we are a rock band.
3. My third band, RADIAL UPROAR, is my covers band. I joined in October 2008, the band have been together for three years.
4. My fourth band, FUCK THE SYSTEM, is my tribute band to System Of A Down. I joined in 2008, though we do not have anything planned as of yet.
5. My fifth band, MOON ROCK, is a jam band with a mate. Nothing serious, just fun to say I am in 5 bands! lol.
PROMOTING (Yellowxander Promotions).
I dabble a bit in events locally, mainly local bands and the odd out of town band in the line up. These include (previous - upcoming);
17/07/05 - Leic/York Alliance, The Shed, Leicester
25/03/06 - Battle of the Bands, The West End Club, Coalville
10/12/06 - Xmas Party, The Victoria, Coalville
25/03/07 - Easter Party, The Victoria, Colaville
02/04/07 - Battle of the Bands 07, The West End Club, Coalville
27/04/07 - Rock Night, The War Memorial, Ashby de la Zouche
25/05/07 - Rock Night, The War Memorial, Ashby de la Zouche
02/12/07 - Rock Night, The Litten Tree, Coalville
27/12/07 - Xmas Party, The Greyhound, Beeston, Nottingham
21/03/08 - Battle of the Bands III, The West End Club, Coalville
01/08/08 - Heather Music Festival
02/08/08 - Heather Music Festival
03/08/08 - Heather Music Festival
09/08/08 - Jolly Rock Fest, The Jolly Colliers, Coalville
27/11/08 - Nameless Tour, The White Hart, Ashby de la Zouche
03/12/08 - Nameless Tour, Old Nicks Tavern, Horncastle
14/12/08 - Nameless Tour, The Victoria, Coalville
31/07/09 - Heather Music Festival
01/08/09 - Heather Music Festival
02/08/09 - Heather Music Festival
PERSONAL.
I love rock music (also some 80's and cheese!) my family and friends. Also; pizza, yellow, Kylie Minogue, boobs, Jägermeister, vodka, boobs, Dr.Pepper, hats, chocolate and boobs.
