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Matt Nathanson

Matt Nathanson
Matt Nathanson 2014.jpg
Nathanson performing in 2014.
Background information
Born (1973-03-28) March 28, 1973 (age 43)
Origin Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
Genres Rock, folk rock, pop rock, alternative rock
Occupation(s) Musician, Singer-Songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 1993–present
Labels Acrobat Records (1993–present)
Universal Records (2003)
Vanguard Records (2007–present)
Website Mattnathanson.com

Matthew Adam Nathanson (born March 28, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter whose work is a blend of folk and rock music. In addition to singing, he plays acoustic (sometimes a 12-string) and electric guitar, and has played both solo and with a full band. His work includes the platinum-selling song "Come On Get Higher." One of his hit songs "Giants" is the current opening music for the 2016 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas which is broadcast on ESPN.

Nathanson was raised in Lexington, Massachusetts and attended Proctor Academy in Andover, NH. His father is Jewish and his mother is Catholic. Nathanson attended Pitzer College in Claremont, California (majoring in English and world literature). Matt attended the Fessenden School in West Newton, MA along with his brother, Neal, prior to going to high school at Proctor Academy. Despite living close by in Lexington, the two boarded at Fessenden during the week before going home for weekends.

The members of his band have included Aben Eubanks on guitar, keys and vocals, later replaced by Aaron Tap. John Thomasson began as bassist in 2004. Thomasson left in 2009 to play bass for Little Big Town and continues to play for them today. Jason McKenzie was on drums until Fall 2006; Nick Amoroso on two tours from Fall 2007 through Winter 2008. Konrad Meissner is the drummer. Before 2005, Nathanson was often accompanied by cellist Matt Fish.

Current touring band, as of Fall 2014: Aaron Tap (guitar, back-up vocals, artistic director), Chris Lovejoy (percussion), and Shiben Bhattacharya (bass).

His album Some Mad Hope was released on August 14, 2007. The song "All We Are" was featured on the television series NCIS in the fifth season episode "Family," the first season Private Practice episode "In Which Charlotte Goes Down the Rabbit Hole," the One Tree Hill episodes "My Way Home is Through You" and "Forever and Almost Always." He was also featured on Women's Murder Club.


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