FACE OFF RECORDS PRESENTS NIKOLAS METAXAS “SQUARE ONE”. Two live concerts in Cyprus

“SQUARE ONE” is the title of Nikolas Metaxas’ debut album which was released in the USA on March 2011, by the independent label FACE OFF RECORDS and is represented by ASCAP in the US and PRS for the rest of the world.

The album consists of ten tracks within the realm of pop-rock. Thought provoking lyrics and catchy melodies paint each song, accompanied by Nikolas’ soulful voice. The songs are incredibly performed by Nikolas who has managed to harvest his song writing and production talent in this album. Credits on the album include Jeff Juliano (Grammy Award Winning mixing engineer for John Mayer, Lifehouse, Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz) and Brad Blackwood (Mastering engineer for Maroon 5, Christina Aguilera).

No stranger to the Greek crowds, Nikolas Metaxas became widely known through the first hit TV-show, X-Factor impressing millions with his vocal ability. He also represented Cyprus as a composer in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, with the song “Firefly” (Sony-BMG) topping many iTunes charts across Europe. During the last two years he follows a professional career in music in the USA, while simultaneously working towards a music degree at Berklee School of Music in Boston.

After a series of successful live performances of his new album “SQUARE ONE” in remarkable music venues throughout the USA, Nikolas will be in Cyprus with his eight-piece band for two shows: At Rialto Theatre in Limassol, on the 28th of December and at Pallas Theatre in Nicosia, on the 29th of December. Another show will follow at the Central Stage “Stavros tou Notou” in Athens on the 4th of January.

During his live shows he will be presenting his new album, past hits, as well as collaborations with well-known and successful musicians such as: Kostas Kakogiannis, Stelios Pisis and many more. Guest stars: Kostas Kakogiannis and Christina Metaxa.

The Concerts are organised by Christian Alexander PR & Events in collaboration with FACE OFF RECORDS. Main Sponsors are Primetel and Bank of Cyprus and Media Sponsor is Radio Proto.

It should be noted, that all proceeds will be donated to the Anti-Cancer Society.

Tickets are sold at the prices of €18 and €12 for students. For Limassol at Rialto box Office and online at www.rialto.com.cy and for Nikosia at Paperworks Philippides. For Info please call 70007705.

“Nikolas Metaxas is a singer-songwriter with amazing energy, terrific stage presence and catchy songs. He’s an indie artist who has mainstream appeal”

New York Planet Blog 15-2-2011