Nathan Porter,
"Rock n Roll" Dave Glenister,
Reckless Teal,
Nicko "The Animal" Kissane,
Ash Davies,
Steve "The Snake" Salathial,
Mike McKlintock
Management:
Below Rock Artist Management
Juilan Porter
0419318840
King of The Sea Records:
Con Sarazen
0418108850
Influences
Ry Cooder, Richard Ford, Gene Clark, Raymond Carver, Ethel Robertson, Elliot Smith, M Ward, Nick Drake, Smog, Lemonheads, Augie March, Silver Jews, Dead Salesman, The Smiths, Lionel Lee, Lenny Cohen, Captain Beefheart, James McCann, Expolsions in The Sky, Christopher O'Reilly, Dirty Three, Iron and Wine, Nick Cave, The Drones, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Iggy Pop, Nina Nastasia, The Shins, Television, Van Walker, Bob Dylan, You Am I, Ryan Adams, Blind Melon, Neil Young, Richard Easton, Tex Perkins, Lennon, Matheson, Eugene Kelly, Kill Devil Hills, Jim Croce, No Grace, Will Oldman, AC/DC, Paul Kelly, The Beatles, Alice in Chains, John Martyn, Bruce Springsteen, Sailors and Swine, Sonic Youth, + lots more, the list could be endless
Sounds Like
Review by Con Sarazan in MX Magazine on 4th of September 2008.
4 Stars
Nathan Porter
Mechanical Spring
This singer songwriter’s debut release has been 2 years in the making and features everyone’s favourite Aussie drummer Ash Davies. Getting significant airplay on community radio stations across the country, this album is a mix of Nick Drake’s melancholia and Bill Callahan’s folk groove. Funny and romantic, Mechanical Spring has its share of quality tunes, particularly In The Morning and 5pm Sun.
Nathan Porter Biography
August 2008.
Melbourne singer songwriter Nathan Porter has put together his debut album after releasing his 4 track EP released in 2006. Spending years haunting local Melbourne and European live music scenes as a solo musician, Porter and his band “The Downpour” have been working hard live to support the new album, namely “Mechanical Spring”, gaining significant play on community radio.
The album features lead guitarist and long time collaborator Dave Glenister, renowned percussionist Ashley Davies, alongside the exploration of other musicians playing violin, double bass, cello, banjo to name a few. The album was recorded and produced by the renowned Cameron McKenzie (Things of Stone and Wood, Epicure, Mark Seymour) at Eastern Block Studio’s in Suburban Melbourne.
The 12 tracks display a coloration between a raw solo sound and the introduction of his new acquainted band. It features a sometimes spontaneous delivery that is not shy from exploring a songs dynamic. Songs such as “Over Again” feature delicate and stripped folk expression that transcends into an explosion of sound complimented by the band. Other songs such as “Teasing Us Thin” feature a raw entry that ends up crying with Glenister’s ghostly guitar sound complimented by Davies’ no compromise execution on drums. Porter’s songwriting is heavily influenced by his love of Neil Young’s work, alongside Bill Callahan, Explosions In The Sky, Augie March, Nick Cave, Tim Rogers and the Dirty Three.
Live, Porter and Downpour depart from delivering the album, giving listeners a energy driven live experience that explores the songs creatively and musically, clearly delineating from the recorded versions.
The album “Mechanical Spring” can be purchased at all major records stores, Itunes and is released through Green Media.
TO BUY NEW ALBUM "MECHANICAL SPRING" YOU CAN GO TO http://www.waterfrontrecords.com/releases/releases.asp?Action=DisplayArtist&ArtistID=18841 or on at Itunes. Here's the link:
Nathan Porter and The Downpour's Friend Space (Top 20)
ATTENTION all Melbourne Rockers !! Recently crowned "Sydney's best live rock act" - OOH LA LA are hitting The Ding Dong next Thurs 12th March supported by Electric Mary. Come check out Sydneys hardest rock n roll soul band !
hey, thanks for the ad! Looking forward to seeing you at the festival next year (31 Jan-8th Feb 09) – it’s going to be wicked. Check out our myspace page for updates and more info. cheers!
thanks man , glad you enjoyed the tunes and very nice stuff yourself on that note ! looking foward to seeing you on the 14th immensly ! should be a fun bill :) catch jules sheldon
Hey Nathan, thanks for supporting our Melbourne Backstage Pass page and for being a part of this. We hope you have a great new year. This year we plan to kick some ass!! Cheers BSP
hey mate! how was the trip back? how is melbourne? let me know when you are playin the espy next, a real good mate of mine has just moved to st kilda. more looseness around the campfire from this end... no sign of ol' mate stumbling out of the bushes this time though...hope you are well.
Heya friends, our album was just released on Bondarev records and through Itunes. Check it out if you get the chance to have a looksee. Bondarev will release the CD version soon with a new EP also due in the new year.
