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N.A.W - a simple acronym but the name of Queensland’s most exciting emerging roots/rock bands. Nick, Anthony and Waka all hail from the Darling Downs and it is here that they are currently plying their trade. The band is a collaboration of individual talent, personality and musical styles and backgrounds. Nick Locke, self taught himself under the influence of the pioneering guitarists in the field of blues, soul and heavy rock. He lives for his art, developing into a creative driving force in the band. Nick was not to know in high school that close mate, Waka Hikati, held the complimentary vocal talents that would be the beginnings of a potent musical force. Waka, while keenly interested in the skills of vocal artists in genres such as rock, roots and gospel, kept his talents hidden until being musically acquainted with Nick. The pair began to master their respective crafts together as early as 2000, forming a dynamic duet and they began performing in both this format and in bands