Hero's Cue

Waiting Out the Storm

Inches from the Grave

Nothing Poetic is a Canadian alternative rock band from Ottawa, Ontario. Formed originally by Arne Ruckert (drums), Billy Harrison (lead guitar), and Chuck Wilson (bass), Nick Mitritsakis (vocals and rhythm guitar) joined the group in 2014 when an ad on a musician website caught his attention. The band owes its sound to a mix of influences that range from funk, prog-rock, and 90’s alternative rock, to metal. While song writing is a collaborative and collective effort between the four band members, some of the earlier material was brought forward by Chuck who is also a seasoned guitarist in his own right. Billy’s unique guitar style is a key component of the band’s sound with haunting leads and an attack to his instrument rarely heard in today’s music. Arne Ruckert’s active and creative playing style coupled with his impeccable timing drive the songs and keeps the band sounding tight. Nick’s unique song writing approach adds to the musical complexity that is characteristic of the band’s sound. Nick’s writing is non-apologetic, in your face, and to the point; which provided the inspiration for the name Nothing Poetic.

The band has recently recorded a yet-to-be-named 3 song EP featuring the single ‘Hero’s Cue’, in addition to ‘Waiting out the Storm’ and ‘Inches from the Grave’. The band writes, records, and produces all of their own music which allows it complete artistic freedom and control. The band has recently been featured as a promising new artist on the local alternative rock radio station Live 88.5 Spotlight, and is played by various university radio stations.

Nothing Poetic will be stepping on stage for the first time on May 15th at Ottawa’s Mavericks, a staple of the cities’ music scene. More gigs are in the works for the summer of 2015.


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