Nate Gibson & the Stardazers to play the High Noon Saloon this Friday 9/1/23

Hey there friends, can I interest you in an afternoon outdoor party with 70+ degree weather, stellar drink specials, watchin' the sun set with friends all the while listening to the sweet honky-tonk sounds of Nate Gibson and the Stardazers?

We are thrilled to be playing the High Noon Saloon Patio Series in Madison, WI this Friday (Sept 1) from 5:30-7:30pm. It's free free free and all ages. More details at:  https://www.facebook.com/events/298895012744076

Nate Gibson & the Stardazers Rock the Symco Weekender TOMORROW 8/11/23

I'm super excited to share that Nate Gibson and the Stardazers will be rocking the Symco Weekender TOMORROW night! It's one of my favorite car shows (pre-65 traditional hot rod and kustom) and rock and roll events of the year and I feel so lucky to be playing their stage again this year.

If you've been before, you know what I'm talking about. The incredible cars, vintage campers and tractors, killer flea market, flame throwing competitions, rockin' DJs, awesome vendors, and so many great musicians and groups (Mitch Polzak, Cash O'Riley, Gizzelle, McKinley James, Junior Marvel, Jake Calypso, and many more!). If you've never been, you really should come. It's a blast! The party starts today and goes through Saturday evening. I'll be there all day Friday and the band takes over the Bandshell at 7:00pm. See you there!

More details and directions at symcohotrods.com and https://www.facebook.com/events/672244197919345/

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/

Nate Gibson & the Stardazers are Kicking off the Catfish River Music Festival 6/30 5:30pm

Life has been a bit hectic this month: buying and moving into our first home, preppin' for a weddin', and car shopping (to replace my recently totaled car), to name just a few of the reasons. But music always eases the struggle and I'm excited that Nate Gibson and the Stardazers will be kicking off this year's Catfish River Music Festival. The fun begins Friday evening (6/30) at 5:30pm in Rotary Park, Stoughton, WI!

It's outdoors. We're playing the sunset hour... The Dead Horses are on after us. And if you can stick around for the full festival this weekend you'll also get to hear the Cactus Blossoms, Charlie Parr, Armchair Boogie, Kendra Swanson, and a whole host of great musicians. Best of all, the music is free and the surrounding events and vendors will be raising funds for the Stoughton Opera House--a true gem among live music venues! Hope to see you there!

http://www.catfishrivermusicfest.com/

Hillbilly Weddings in June on Back to the Country 6/14/23

Well, technically Rachel and I aren't getting married until July, but it's June right now and I've got weddings on the brain. I'm also hosting Back to the Country tomorrow morning (Wednesday 6/14) on WORT 89.9fm and so a three-hour country music extravaganza all about weddings it shall be!

Rings, cakes, gowns, preachers, rice, parties, proposals, bouquets, shotguns, mountain dew, and more await! Streaming from 9am-noon (cst) via wortfm.org or on your fm dial in Southern Wisconsin at 89.9.