Nathanial Talbot September 11, 2008

At the ripened age of 24, this Oregon-grown tunesmith is newly celebrating his 11-year anniversary of song-writing. Alongside his work with Portland rockers 'Lasers all the Time' 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.