Hello
Welcome to the website of singer-songwriter Nathan Ball
Nathan’s music has taken on a number of different forms over the years… initially performing as a solo artist, before moving on to form the 4-piece band Nayfumble, and later - a duo, The Ballinsky Project, with cellist Adrianne Wininsky. He is now focusing again on his work as a solo artist, whilst also inviting a variety of talented friends and musicians to join him along the way. Nathan is touring the UK towards the end of 2009 and will complete his debut album in early 2010.
Frequently compared to folk legends such as Nick Drake, John Martyn and Cat Stevens, Nathan still manages to create his own unique sound – a blend of poetic lyrics matched with a powerful and distinctive voice. A self-professed ‘bare-footer’, Nathan’s ‘bare feet and bared soul’ have become a trademark on the underground festival circuit.
Please feel free to browse, listen to music, look through the gallery,and maybe even join the mailing list…
Hope enjoy your visit, and if you do, please tell a friend!
23/06/2010
Dear friends,
Well it’s been an interesting journey since the last update… The operation on Nathan’s collarbone eventually took place on Sat 22nd May and since then he’s been holed up in Ireland resting, recuperating… and custom-making guitars… (Respond to this email if you’re interested in this little sideline!)
And here’s a pic of Nathan’s first ‘gig’ since his op:
playing to the cows
Now though, with almost full movement back in his shoulder, he’s ready for another summer full of festivals ☺ Here are some of the ones Nathan & the band will be at over the next couple of months, and there will no doubt be more to fill in the gaps as time goes on…
Glastonbury Festival: Thurs 24th – Sun 27th June
Once again Nathan will be at the Glastonbury Festival, enchanting crowds in the Green Futures area and thereabouts. There’ll be lots of chances to catch him (which is lucky as getting to gigs on time is nigh-on-impossible at Glasto!):
Wed night/Thurs morn: 1:30am on the Small World Solar Stage
Thurs eve: 8pm - Mandala Stage
Fri pm: 5:30pm - Lizard Lounge
Sat om: 3pm - Mandala Stage
Sun 12 midday - Small World Solar Stage
He’ll be playing with his favourite festival buddy Joe Hymas (on mandolin) and old friend Charlie Luffram (on keys) so it should be different but interesting…
Beatherder Festival, Lancashire: Fri 3rd – Sun 5th July
Nathan will be playing with Adrianne on cello and Bels on viola @ 3pm on Saturday 4th on the Smokey Tentacles Shisha Lounge stage. www.beatherder.co.uk
Fiddlers’ Green Folk Festival, Northern Ireland: Sun 18th – Sun 25th July
For the sixth year running Nathan will be over to Northern Ireland to the beautiful village of Rostrevor - between the mountains & the sea - to play at this wonderful Irish folk festival. Several gigs are in the pipeline so check back here nearer the time for more slots, in the meantime, this one’s confirmed:
Tues 20th July: 8pm on the Main Stage in the Square. www.fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk
IndiGo World Music Festival, Carlow, Ireland: Fri 6th – Sun 8th August
Sat 7th Aug @ 2pm on the World Music Stage
A new festie in Carlow, near Dublin…
Broadstairs Folk Week, Kent: Tues 10th – Thurs 12th August
Tues 10th Aug @ 1pm in Harpers Bar
Wed 11th Aug @ 3pm in The Prince Albert
Thurs 12th Aug @ 1pm in The Charles Dickens
All venues are located in the town of Broadstairs and within easy walking distance of each other. www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
Much love
Nathan & friends x x x
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