New album of all original songs entitled ‘Intuition’ is out! This is 12th album and is special because I played most of the instruments you hear on it. Textures of Rhythm and Blues, Swamp Pop, old time swing, and even…
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Jan 19, 2026
Dec 14, 2020
New Album Soul Count!
Excited to announce my forthcoming album 'Soul Count' on Sacred Cat Recordings will be released physically on February 5th 2021! The next two singles will be released digitally before then, and the whole album will be released digitally sometime after…
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Oct 10, 2018
Purchase Nathan James Merch Made to Order Online!
We have set up an online store that can make to order men's, woman's, and childrens t-shirts, tank tops and hoodies, and even coffee mugs! You can pick the color and exact sizes you want here: https://www.gearbubble.com/gbstore/njmerch
Oct 10, 2018
European Tour to the Netherlands, Belgium October 10-22 2018!
About to leave on a two week tour to the Netherlands and Belgium put together by Dox Records in Amsterdam! Check schedule about for dates and locations.
Jun 14, 2017
New Record 'What I Believe' available!
Excited to release what I think is my best work yet, and even more excited to have it be my first release issued on vinyl! 'What I Believe' has many layers and textures of sound with a production I have…
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Sep 30, 2014
Two New Cd's Released October 28th 2014!
Excited to announce the release of not one, but TWO new cd's! 'Hear Me Calling' is a solo acoustic based release featuring Nathan on various acoustic guitars, and a few with his Washboard electric guitar.
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Jul 1, 2014
Article in Blues Festival Guide Magazine July 2014
I was asked to write an article about my Washtar Gitboard and other instruments I've made that I play, for this years nationally distributed Blues Festival Guide magazine . Pick up a copy or read it online here
Jul 1, 2014
Grammy Nominated and Blues Award Winner! May 2014
Back in late December of 2012, I had the extreme honor to be asked to play on the live recording 'Remembering Little Walter' to back a cast of renowned harmonica players including: Charlie Musselwhite, Billy Boy Arnold, Sugar Ray Norcia…Read more
Aug 23, 2013
Calm Before the Storm! Fall 2013
Enjoying a mellow last week of Summer with just a few gigs. The calm before the storm before hitting the road for most of the entire Fall! First little tour is with the James Harman band, playing the Sin City…Read more
Apr 17, 2013
Spring Tour 2013 in Denmark, Italy and Holland!
In Denmark right now for a Spring tour playing solo and with various Danish musicians, while mixing the California Vol. 3 album by Peder Nande. We made the recordings in Oceanside Ca in 2010 with James Harman producing, featuring guests…Read more