The Akousticks are a Tampa Area Acoustic duo featuring veteran Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Rick Bales and up and coming local guitar player Nick Neskovski. Rick has 25 years experience in the music business playing everything from 80s Metal to Jazz. Rick started playing cover music in the Cincinnati area at the age of 16. He was also the lead singer for the 80s metal bands Valentine and Cruella D’ville playing the early 80s here in Tampa, and making a huge impact on the Los Angeles music scene in the late 80s and early 90s. Nick is one of the hottest new talents on the scene. He has been playing in the local Tampa area for the last 5 years. Nick began as a mandolin player in Macedonia, before moving to the U.S. as a teenager.

The Akousticks cover just about every style of music including Rock, Country, Classic Rock, and lots of current hit tunes. They have something to please just about every crowd. They are just as effective at the local beach bar or a large outdoor festival. They have an excellent rapport with the crowd, and make any night a party

Akousticks are available for restaurants, clubs, private parties, and just about any occasion.