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BIO

Fearlessly fusing the joyous intensity of garage rock and pop-punk with the soulful swagger of blues, this Portland, Maine based singer and guitarist has been turning heads since his debut in the New England music circuit in 2017. Flashing the chops he honed at Berklee College of Music, he and his band have shared the stage with Grammy nominees and local legends alike, and have become well known for their high-energy live sets. Unlike most rock artists out there, he gives you both something to pump your fist and shake your hips to.

He has released two critically acclaimed EPs and 3 singles, with songs like "In Time," "Lonely," and "You Got A Problem" getting extensive local radio play on Maine radio stations WCYY, WBLM and WCLZ.

You’ll find Xander fronting his own band, playing lead guitar in Toby McAllister & the Sierra Sounds, and playing solo acoustic covers in bars, restaurants and hotels all across northern New England!

Achievements

Played for a sold-out crowd of 1000 people at Aura, as well as music festivals such Sunaana, Helefest, Bath Summer Concert SeriesEverett Village Fest.
Singles 'You Got A Problem' and ‘See You On The Other Side’ received extensive airplay on two of ME's top rock stations -
94.3 WCYY and 102.9 WBLM, as well as on the Berklee Internet Radio Network.
Played with many notable artists, such as the Grammy nominated LT Smooth, New Politics, Little River Band, and local favorites such as Spencer Albee and The Mallett Brothers Band.

PRESS

“Ready for three minutes of perfect power pop?” (of “In Time)

- Aimsel Ponti
Portland Press Herald
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"Killer power pop, with awesome production. They nailed it!"

- Adam Ayan
Grammy Award Winning Mastering Engineer
at Gateway Mastering Studios

"I've seen the future of rock and roll and it starts with an 'X' "

- Herb Ivy (The Captain)
Morning Radio Host on 102.9 WBLM
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“Xander Nelson has a crew that puts grit into the catchy."

- Nate Eldridge
Director, 207
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”It’s rare we hear music and think “they will be exciting to see live” and that’s the exact thought we've developed from listening to “See You On The Other Side”.”

-Buzz Music
Los Angeles’s Independent Music Hub
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