Formed by members of Moon Ska Records recording artists Steve Mandl, Aaron Simms and Rick Dybvad of Easy Big Fella, Natalie Wouldn't entered the music scene in Seattle in 2001. The trio of singer-songwriters pulled together a tasty pop 6 piece with the addition of various players along the way including Shawn Brockman, Tom Adams, Kevin Crosby, Ken Pendergrass and Mike Fanning. The song writing flowed, and the quite original blend of Ska, Soul and Rock-and-roll was born. Combined with in-your-face, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, Natalie Wouldn't's material soon had the band working the larger clubs in and around Seattle. From Seattle's Fenix Underground to the Folklife Festival and Victoria Ska Fest, Natalie is on the move.
The new CD ["Ska, Soul, Rock and Roll"] reflects the kind of true
collaboration that happens when a band develops a sound live in
rehearsal and on the stage. The current 6 piece line-up is sharp and
sophisticated as the live show proves; not only a stunning collection of
talent, but a shared vision of the direction Natalie Wouldn't is taking
as a band. The mix of songs recently recorded by Natalie Wouldn't
includes catchy new tunes such as such as "This is the End", "Doggone"
and "One of Those Days", as well as earlier fan favorites.
Natalie Wouldn't is currently headlining shows as well as opening for
traveling bands such as The English Beat, The Suburban Legends, Bad Manners, The Toasters, MU330, Westbound Train, The Phenomenauts and Satori at major
venues in the Seattle area.
Great show last night. You gonna work on getting more songs on a cd? Your always playing these cool songs that arnt on it. Wish they could have started the show a bit sooner being a weekday and all. We had to cut out a little after midnight and didnt get to see the end of the slackers. Got work and a 60 mile drive back to Roy.
For anyone that wasnt there here is a little video of a great cover song from yesterday, the sound isnt too great sorry to say. SKA covers are the best.
Aloha guys! We're big fans of Easy Big Fella. Bucket from The Toasters was talking about you guys when he was here a couple weeks ago. We'll be in Seattle next month. Let's have a few beers!
