POM: Bios: Nick

Nicknames:

Nick, Nikoli, Nicky, Big Nicky J, Nickels, Nightrain, Sonic, Spiky, Spiral, Psycho, Fat Man, El Capitane, Nancy

Contributions to Pieces:

lead guitar (excessive show-off soloing), vocals (vaguely human howling), songwriting (whining about chicks), equipment (everything but Ben's guitars and amps and Andy's bass, stolen from father), leadership (self-absorbed screaming dictatorship)

Influences:

Bruce Springsteen, The Ramones, Reel Big Fish, Eric Clapton, Rancid, Ben Schwartz, Mike Fermanni, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Tom Juravich, Dave Mallet, Billy Bragg, Beach Boys, Joe Belmont, The Smashing Pumpkins, Less Than Jake, Goldfinger, Sublime, Operation Ivy, Eve 6.

Favorite Acts:

Goldfinger, Less Than Jake, Spring Heeled Jack, The $ellout$, Kicked in the Head, The Ramones, The Smashing Pumpkins, NOFX, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Reel Big Fish, Fancid, MMB, Third Eye Blind, B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Eric Clapton, Billy Bragg, Bruce Springsteen, 311, The Vandals, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime, Operation Ivy, Oasis, Aerosmith, Eve 6, Guns Ôn' Roses, and a ton of others.

Thank You's and Shoutouts:

My Father-for supplying me with the means and motives to make music
My Mother-for loving support and encouragement
My Sister-for dealing with my noise and blither
Ben Schwartz-a true friend, a great bandmate, and an everyday inspiration
Andy Bettinelli-you put the music in perspective for me
Jake Weir-for lending me close to 25 CD's
Jason Farber and Colin Richardson-former bandmates who made a difference
Amherst X-C-I love this team, and I love running. Thanks for everything.
Psycho Killaz-in the house!
Xeno-ditto.
Elija Sisou-Mr. Blue Moon CafŽ, the man who made our concerts a reality.
My Neighbors-for dealing with the noises
Paul Newlan-for lending us the bass and amp
Chris Guidera-for giving me that guitar, and for some musical insights
Joe Belmont-an amazing guitarist and a better teacher.
Chris Gould-a man who can always inspire me to run.
Patrick Smith-a man who can always inspire me to play music.
Amelia Clingman-for thinking up the name
Seth Zimmerman-for causing the mayhem that inspired Amelia
Nelson Lacey-for arguing with a 15 year old spiky haired punk on genuine political issues.
Matt Lacey-for being our roadie, even though he's never lifted a finger to carry our gear.(ahem)
Jonah Allaben-for your undying support and respect. . .not! Thanks for nothing, you jerk!
Slaughterhouse Recording Studio-for letting us record at your place.
Matt Cohen-Pieces of Marty's longest-running and most faithful supporter.. ACTV roolz!
UNITE, Teamsters, AFL-CIO, UFW, UMWA, UAW, Steelworkers-Your battles are 100% supported by this band-solidarity forever.
All former members of all bands I've ever played in-thanks for the music
All the fans who support us-may your numbers grow exponentially

Send e-mail to SPIRAL5932@aol.com. Or, find him on AOL under the screen name "SPIRAL5932."