Nate Gibson & the Stardazers at Red Rooster 8/1/23 Madison, WI

Driving back from FinnFest and Nordic Fest this past weekend, Rachel asked, what was my all-time favorite gig I've ever played?

That's a hard question. Some gigs pay better than others. Some gigs have bigger audiences. Sometimes the band is just really in sync with each other and everything sounds great. Sometimes a crowd is really into it. Sometimes gigs are with celebrities or musicians you really admire. Sometimes you get an after-gig compliment that is super meaningful. Sometimes a new musical idea strikes mid-song and you feel transported to another world. And sometimes, something completely unexpected happens.

I can't be sure what the specific reason will be, but statistically speaking, there's a real possibility that TOMORROW will be my all-time favorite gig I've ever played. If you come, you just might be the reason!

Nate Gibson & the Stardazers. $5. Red Rooster. Madison, WI.

7-9:30pm. Good drinks and great music are on tap (but FYI, I just found out the kitchen is closed on Tuesdays).
Musical hijinx with Nate Gibson, Andrew Harrison, "Spider Mike" Hobson, and Eric Salisbury.

More details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/115872114916634

FinnFest and Nordic Fest This Weekend!

I'm super excited for this upcoming weekend's music and Nordic goodness. On Friday, I'll be joined by Erik Koskinen for a set of Finnish country music tunes at FinnFest in Duluth, MN, where I'll get to sing some of my favorite songs written by Jussi Raittinen, Jussi Syren, Remu Aaltonen, Aikka Hakala, Rami Soini, and others. I'm also excited to be among a team of awesome UW-Madison folklorists interviewing and highlighting Scandinavian and Nordic artists throughout the weekend. It's sure to be an epic event!

Then on Saturday it's off to Nordic Fest in Decorah, IA where I'll be joined by Eric Salisbury, "Spider Mike" Hobson, and Andrew Harrison (aka The Stardazers) for a set of rockin' honky-tonk mayhem ala Jerry Reed, Jimmy Bryant, Joe Maphis, and assorted Starday favorites. Moments later, on the very same stage, I get to join Foot-Notes on upright bass for a set of Scandinavian-American old-time tunes drawn from the fieldwork collections at Mills Music Library! Get ready for some serious two-steps, western swings, bops, jives, strolls, boot scoots, polkas, schottisches, waltzes, butterfly dances, and more!

Good music, good food, good friends, and good times await~Hope to see you there!

https://2023.finnfest.us/
https://nordicfest.com/

Nate Gibson & the Stardazers at the UW Memorial Union Terrace 7/20/23

Howdy Friends, Just a quick heads up that Nate Gibson & the Stardazers will be playing the UW Memorial Union Terrace this Thursday evening from 7-10pm. It's looking like it'll be a perfect evening for honky-tonk, sunsets, and a cool drink--high 70s, sunshine with some clouds, three-part harmonies, and blazing twin guitars.

I can't promise that you'll become internet famous if you go and dance at the front of the stage, but the last time we played this stage we, along with our dancing friends, ended up on the Travel Wisconsin commercials and home page all summer. Just sayin'... it could happen.

Need a little more convincing? Madeleine Carr and the fine folks at Terrace Views (official blog of the Wisconsin Union) just published an interview with me about my music background, my experiences playing music in Wisconsin, and what's next for Nate Gibson & the Stardazers. Check it out here: https://terraceviews.org/nate-gibson-and-the-stardazers/ Many thanks, Madeleine!

Hope to see y'all Thursday night! No cover! Good food! Beautiful view! Great company!

https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/nate-gibson-and-the-honky-tonk-hodags-2/