"Xander walks the line ably, dancing (slowly) with the past but moving (surely) toward the future." - Chris Heaney, WNUR 89.3 - CHICAGO
"...the first requirement of any successful artist is the ability to create music that connects emotionally with an audience, and this Nathan does effortlessly." - Paul King, the Daily Vault
"(Swiftly, Surely) is a stumbling, shuffling treat that will appeal to lovers of Neil Young at his chaotic best." - Tom Fahey, Americana OK
Hush young fragile pups, and turn your weary ears in the direction of Big Nate. The whirring coo of a young ancient's echoing madness. A battle cry for the triumph of Human potential and a lullaby to Human suffering. Ease your trembling skeleton. He can bare the load, and all you have to do is listen... - A. B. Sheppard '07
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Nathan Xander was born a Pisces in, Union City, Pennsylvania in 1983 and currently lives in Chicago. After playing in a variety of bands, Nathan eventually fell in love with American folk and classic country music. Nathan, who also plays the harmonica and piano, picked up playing the guitar at 19, and started writing his own songs at 21. He is inspired daily by the work and lives of songwriters such as Kris Kristofferson, Townes Van Zandt, and Neil Young. Nathan likes to drive, smokes a lot, and enjoys sprawling out on a 10-foot black couch in the late morning hours reading Richard Brautigan.
