4/22/07
My new EP Wake the Hero is now available! Just click on this link:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/nathancook
TRACK INFO=====IF I CAME BACK AS A SONG-written, produced and perfromed by Nathan Bliss (Voice, Guitar and the Mbira). GIRL IN A CAGE-written produced and performed by Nathan Bliss with Craig Akin upright bass. BEGGING MY WEAKNESS- Written by Nathan Bliss. Nathan Bliss Lead Vocals. Produced and arranged by Jake Blanton. Guitar/synth/background vocals-Jake Blanton. Brad Cox accordian/rhodes, John Mumma pedal steel, Craig Akin acoustic bass, Sascha Groschang cello and Christine Brebes violin. DON'T LOOK DOWN-Lyrics by Nathan Bliss. Music by Nathan Bliss/Jake Blanton. Nathan Bliss lead vocal and acoustic guitar. Produced and arranged by Jake Blanton Guitar/keys/bass by Jake Blanton. John Mumma pedal steel and Tim Cambron drums. WAVE YOUR FLAG-Written and performed by Nathan Bliss.
Influences
Stephen Dobyns, Carter Family, Mary Oliver, Bob Dylan, John Coltrane, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, Yannis Ritsos, Neil Young, Coleman Hawkins, Ornette Coleman, Rainer Maria Rilke, A.A. Milne, The Mbira...
WAKE THE HERO, my new EP is now available*****
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'If I Came Back As a Song' was granted an Honor Award from the Great American Song Contest!
(http://www.GreatAmericanSong.com)
Michael Brunnock, hot on the release of his NEW album "Live In New York", will be performing at New York's premier Irish festival Wee Craicfest. A one night festival of live music & the best of Irish short films. Also on the bill this evening will be the one and only Mundy. The 10th annual WEE CRAIC will take place at The Studio at Webster Hall 125 East 11th Street, New York, Thursday , September 17th. Free Bar between 7pm-8pm. Doors 7pm Tickets available on TICKET WEB.
Jenna Nicholls from FairplayCollective will be singing some songs from her album "Curled Up Toes in Red MaryJanes" along with some new material that she hopes to put on a new recording.
Alene's Grocery Wednesday April 29th at 7pm.
We would love to see you at this event come and show your love for Good Music!
Hi Nathan! Happy 2008 to you and Becky too. Yes, may the good music thing continue to unfold like a beautiful flower and may it live eternally on! Nanc
Kansas City awaits Barnaby Bright's arrival with pure anticipatory warmth. (I saw you and Jake play last February at JP and thought you both were wonderful. This time around I'll be bringing along lots more friends. We can't wait!)
Hey Nathan, Thanks for your kind words, it means something coming from someone with such talent. Really looking forward to your show Sunday. All my best
It is a JOY to watch you guys perform together. Really. I will come whenever I can. And you better believe I'm spreading the word!! Hope to see you soon!