Americana/folk stalwart Slaid Cleaves has been putting out highly acclaimed records for 25 years now, consistently delivering songs that strike people's hearts and become part of their lives. Together Through the Dark is no different. Producer Scrappy Jud Newcomb and Cleaves teamed up for the third time in early 2022 between Covid surges to record…

Natalie’s presents a very special songwriter circle featuring Danny Schmidt, along with Bruce Dalzell and William Matheny. Named to the Chicago Tribune's list of the "50 Most Significant Songwriters in the Last 50 Years," Austin, TX-based singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt has amassed a cult following for his poetic, poignant lyrics. With a craftsmanship and emotional depth…

MMJQ (Midwest Modern Jazz Quartet), consisting of former Dr John bassist Dwight Bailey (bass), Kraig Phillips (guitars), Neal Cobb (drums), and David Swank (keyboards) is one Central Ohio’s newest contemporary music quartets. These four musicians have worked as sidemen on the local and international music scenes for many years.  As freelance musicians, they have performed…

One night - two stellar bands! Columbus Blues Hall of Fame inductee Shaun Booker Dammit Band joins forces with the Winner of the 2022 Columbus Blues Challenge Deuce ‘n a Quarter.  With the dynamite vocals of Shaun Booker and a hot backing band, this night is sure to set you on fire with the blues!…

A mainstay of American roots music for more than 20 years, Tim Easton crafts songs that blur the lines between folk, blues, and workingman's rock & roll. It's an honest sound influenced not only by the flat-pickers and folk singers who came before him, but also the arc of Easton's own experience. Born within a…

Working outside the confines of the traditional music industry, Adam Ezra and his bandmates – Corinna Smith (fiddle), Alex Martin (drums), Poche Ponce (bass) - built a community of fans through sheer grit and determination, regularly performing hundreds of shows a year for the past two decades without any major label or mainstream radio support. Fusing folk intimacy and…

Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish, together known as The Honey Dewdrops, treat listeners to a raft of memorable, beautifully performed songs inspired by American folk and traditional music. With gorgeous vocal harmonies and a versatile musical ensemble that includes clawhammer banjo, acoustic guitars, and mandolin, The Honey Dewdrops’ sound expands on the folk tradition and…

The Slocan Ramblers (2020 IBMA Momentum Award “Band of the Year” Winner & 2019 Juno Award Nominee) are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Ramblers have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene. With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship…

Country singer/songwriter and innovative entrepreneur Karen Waldrup has captivated audiences all over the world through her authenticity, charismatic live performances and her Country Soul music. Her Waldrup Worldwide fan base is 1,000,000 people strong and growing daily. Her online videos have been viewed over 400 million times. Karen has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, People…

When most people think of defiant music, they think of punk rock or outlaw country. But defying genres while transcending eras and resisting cliches is hard to pin down when it comes to artistry unless you're talking about Miss Tess, who does all of that and more on her new release, The Moon Is an…

Columbus based singer songwriter Donna Mogavero returns to Natalie’s along with Dave Fowler on drums. Donna recently released her long awaited fourth original Cd The End Of the Drive. This show will include material from the new record along with some older song standards and a couple of favorite covers.  The End of the Drive is…

Chris Trapper is a storyteller. With his soulful, honeyed tenor, sly humor and an uncanny knack for melody, Chris has traveled the world over, performing to a dedicated and ever growing fan base with nothing but his guitar and his songs. Raised on Prine and Kristofferson, Trapper's first foray in the music industry was as…

Following their genre-bending VizzTone Label Group release “Dragonfly”, Long Tall Deb and Colin John continue to craft forward-thinking material from a heavy soul, roots and blues base.  For this special show at Natalie’s, they will treat guests to a preview of unreleased songs which will be included in their next LP.  Collaborators on the new…

Columbus-based multi-creative Chrissy T., has a passion for sharing her artistic gifts and talents. She is a professional vocalist and actress who has performed locally, nationally and internationally; her soulful voice transcends multiple genres such as classical, gospel, jazz and soul music. Chrissy has performed at historical venues in Columbus such as the Palace Theater…

Best known for their sizzling live performances, the fo/mo/deep groove is rooted in the experimental school of the 70s…a time when jazz, soul and funk were one and the same. Seeking to defy the ordinary, this diverse collective of seasoned pros keeps things stirred up with unpredictable energy that moves. The music harkens back to…

Kringled! A Sonic Selebration of the Season Each December, the 3Speeds(Matt Wyatt-vocs/gtr; Eddie Blau-bass/vocs; Chris Wyatt-gtr/vocs; Gene Brodeur-drums) excavate the pine-scented underbelly of Christmas and come up with a set of crunchy holiday classics. From the Ramones to Slade to the Damned, they wrap these presents with maniacal glee, then tear them open with distortion-soaked…

Where the fine line breaks between funk, bluegrass and “enlightenment poetry”, Kelly Zullo and her wild and funky-bluegrass guitar style live. Joined by Michael Kelsey, a wild sonic adventurer of the acoustic guitar.  “Check out this sick acoustic guitar assault by Kelly Zullo. It’s the song “When We Get There” from the upcoming January 2015…