My newest trio consists of Sam Howard on upright bass and Kate Saylor on violin.
Influences
Wilco, Bill Frisell, The Mars Volta, Elliott Smith, The Flaming Lips, Battles, Kelly Joe Phelps, (pre- junked-out) Fiona Apple, Tin Hat Trio, Sean Hayes, Broken Social Scene, MMW, John Scofield, Tortoise, The Wiyos, The Bad Plus, Doc Watson, Loch Lomond, Hockey, Pink Martini, Chatham County Line, Drew Shoals Coalition, Skerik (and his various amalgams), Pancake Breakfast, Prefuse 73, Radiohead, Soundgarden, Fleet Foxes, Brad Mehldau, Jolie Holland, Leo Kotke, Greyboy Allstars.
See also The Physical Hearts and Sleepy Bell below in my top 12... _____________________________________________________________________________
At the ripened age of 25, this Oregon-grown tunesmith is newly celebrating his 12-year anniversary of song-writing. Alongside his work with Portland's "The Physical Hearts" and "Sleepy Bell" exists a wealth of stripped-down solo material. With influences ranging from the traditional sounds of Kelly Joe Phelps, Doc Watson, and Gillian Welch to the more contemporary Iron and Wine, Sufjan Stevens and Elliott Smith, the music represent a unique synthesis of old-time picking and the indie here-and-now. Nathaniel combines furious, finger-style guitar work with thoughtful, melodic vocal lines to create a sonic experience that is truly fresh and memorable.
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His latest album, "Music Box," was written and recorded in 2007 while living in a tiny cabin located in the heart of Oregon's Opal Creek Wilderness. Featuring little more than a voice and guitar, the album highlights Nathaniel's work in it's most distilled form. Now, plugging back into Portland's grid, he has joined forces with a rotating coalition of musicians to help him deliver a more dynamic, experimental sound. The show is always changing, always growing. Come out and see for yourself.
Come out and just enjoy the show, or jump in and participate (liquid courage available at the bar!). Do you or your friends have something to share with us?
On our podcast this week, Rich of A Cautionary Tale recommend our listeners go catch Nathaniel. Listen to Rich's complete interview, along with an interview with Doug Fink from Noah and the Whale, and other great music from shows this week in Portland, at:
We're playing a great show with the Joe McMurrian Quartet (now Woodbrain) and Eggplant this Thursday. It'll be a super solid evening of music. Hope to see you there! ~~C
Thursday, April 9th : 9:30 pm : 21+ : $4
Kelly's Olympian 426 SW Washington St Portland, OR 97204
JFJO just released their new studio album 'Winterwood' as a FREE DOWNLOAD! Download it now, then go see JFJO live at the GoodFoot Saturday night (Feb.21st) w/Das Vibenbass!
Get Winterwood now at WWW. JFJO. COM!
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We have 2 great shows coming up. Hope you can make it out! ~~Thanks. C ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday, Feb. 6th - FREE! The Twilight Room - 5242 N. Lombard 3 Full sets of Pan-ian goodness! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday, Feb. 13th - FREE! The Kenton Club - 2025 N Kilpatrick St. with Lucky Tigers and Right On John ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
HOLA AMIHOO!! Yeah, it was great to see you too and your music was excellent. We dhould fo show do a Euegene reunite dinner. Que tengas un buen dia and let me know when you play next
