Following the breakup of the popular Washington, DC area band Welbilt in 2007, lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter Nate Ihara struck out on his own to pursue a solo career. Shortly after his self-endeavor began, he signed a production deal with AP Label Group and is now planning to release his debut EP.
Nate Ihara blends a variety of influences together combining the echoes of The Police’s hooky vocal melodies with Elvis Costello's angst-ridden but lighthearted tongue-in-cheek lyrics. A strong, sincere voice, electric guitars, and old 80’s analog synthesizers flavor his songs with thematic melody lines. Together, they create a clever and timeless Indie/Pop Rock sound that is all his own. Ihara has been writing and recording in Washington, D.C. as well as the Los Angeles, CA. area since 2002. He has had music featured in several nationally released films and motion picture soundtracks as well as in Aaron Spelling television programs. Nate has also toured a majority of the U.S, and his songs have had airplay on several major FM, Internet, and satellite radio stations.
The recently released single, "If You Want To" was co-written and produced by Washington, D.C. area songwriter and producer Todd Wright, who works with major label artists on Verve, Epitaph, Atlantic and Motown/Universal. ”If You Want To” is available for download on DigStation.com and is coming soon to iTunes. The highly anticipated EP, "Honestly" produced by Ihara/Wright and mixed by Micah Wilshire is scheduled for release in late October of 2009. You can pick up previous Welbilt releases, “A Beautiful Mess” and “Due to the Current State of Things” on CDBaby.com and iTunes.
Ihara has had the privilege of sharing the stage with the likes of Kings of Leon, Soul Asylum, and 311 as well as many other national acts. Nate’s live; solo acoustic performances are energetic and entertaining. Cracking jokes and acknowledging fans, friends, and family, Nate maintains an intimate and fun atmosphere. He strives to make every show a little different and ultimately enjoyable for all ages.
Hi Nate. Thanks to accept my invitation. I'm happy to know you and to listen your songs. They sound very well. I really hope to see you again at Finnegan's Irish Pub, or anywhere else.
I'm musician too, if you like the way I sing and play, i hope that we'll share one song in a live show if you agree. I play at Finnegan's too.
I will have to call you and talk to you.. My car is totalled, I wasn't in it.. I was in a accident a week ago.. Getting better.. But I let a friend borrow my car and she got hit and my car is totalled... I need to catch a break having way to much bad luck.. I need my brother...
Hello! Thank you so much for accepting! I don't want this to be a generic band comment so I figure I'll do something a little different because first impressions are important to me I will present you with a joke from my favorite comedian Mitch Hedberg, you mite not get it at first but it is indeed hilarious!
"Is a hippopotamus a hippopotamus or just a really cool opotamous?"
Hahahahah.
This is probably the oddest comment I have left anyone but whatevs.
Fun night, thanks! As always, love hearing your music and voice. :) Thanks for singing my favorite Nate Ihara original. You know the one, love that song! It. Needs. To. Be. On. The. Radio!!!! ~Linda
Hey man. Yea your welcome. TN's good. Me and my girl actually saw you at Jammin Java in DC on Friday. We liked your stuff a lot. Your lyrics were awesome man.
Nate, great show at JJ last night! "Honestly" is a hit! Thanks for signing my Welbilt EP. Wish I could have stayed later, but the wife had to get up early and I was her ride (so to speak!). Yeah...I'm whipped ;-)
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