Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter Managing Rock Band; BIK Signed to Carter's N-Control Management; Start Tour January 15.Entertainment Editors/Music Writers & Columnists NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2001 Nick Carter Nick Carter may refer to:
BIK Biak, Indonesia - Mokmer (Airport Code) BIK Believe It, Kid BIK Battery Improvement Kit to his management company N-Control Management. BIK are a five-piece alternative rock band from Tampa, Florida “Tampa” redirects here. For other uses, see Tampa (disambiguation). Tampa is a United States city in Hillsborough County, on the west coast of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County.GR6. , who are about to launch their first solo tour. Carter has always been vocal about his preference for rock music. Now he is combining his affinity to rock music with his experience in the industry to launch BIK's career. Carter says, "I am really looking forward to helping these guys get to where they want to go. They have the talent, and the drive. I believe together, we will be able to create something really cool that everyone will love." BIK formed in early 2000 as Born Into Kaos. The group comprises Redd (Frank Prevatte) on vocals, BP (Brent Pongetti ) on guitar, James Granell on bass, Lane Smith on drums and newest member DJ Promo DJ Promo, born Sebastian Hoff, is a DJ known for developing hardcore techno and dark music. History DJ Promo came into contact with the hardcore sound and started DJing in 1992. In those years he listened to house, hiphouse, and hiphop. , as DJ/rapper. BIK have been working, with Carter's guidance, writing songs and recording a demo. Guitarist, BP says, "People should know that (Nick)'s into rock, and that he's not just living in a pop bubble." Lead singer Redd adds "It's cool having someone our age that knows about music, is so involved in us, and wants to help us grow." BIK leave Monday, January 15, on their first solo tour. They will be playing one-off dates supporting Fuel and Buckcherry. The mini-tour ends in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of on January 24, where they will showcase for several major labels who have been eager to see BIK perform live. Carter has partnered with NY-based management company Jelly Baby jelly baby (Brit) n → Gummibärchen nt Group, who will be co-managing BIK and handling all day-to-day management of the group, thus allowing Carter to dedicate ded·i·cate tr.v. ded·i·cat·ed, ded·i·cat·ing, ded·i·cates 1. To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate. 2. time to his other career, being a member of the Backstreet backstreet Noun a street in a town far from the main roads Adjective denoting secret or illegal activities: a backstreet abortion backstreet n Boys. BIK Tour Dates:
Monday, January 15 Voodoo Lounge Jacksonville, FL
Wednesday, January 17 40 Watt Athens, GA
Thursday, January 18 Cotton Club Atlanta, GA
Friday, January 19 House of Blues Myrtle Beach, SC (with
Fuel)
Sunday, January 21 Backstage Cafe Virginia Beach, VA
Tuesday, January 23 9:30 Club Washington, DC (with
Buckcherry)
Wednesday, January 24 Brownies New York, NY
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