Nathen was born in Montreal and has been a professional vocalist / bassist / guitarist since 1977, graduating from Concordia University's Music Program in 1985. Since calling Vancouver his home in 1992, he has enjoyed making music with numerous local, national and international acts, including ABBA-Cadabra, Randy Bachman, Keith Bennett (Tin Sandwich), Joani Bye & The Homewreckers, Susan Crowe, The Euphorics, Gary Fjellgaard, Babe Gurr, The Hitmen, Russell Marsland, Lowry Olafson, Mark Perry, The Aaron Pritchett Band, Lyndia Scott, Shari Ulrich, Bill Usher and Edith Wallace.
Nathen's musical life began in the Catholic church of his youth, and he has remained active in liturgical / sacred / inspirational music ever since. He performs regularly at many local churches, including Unity of Vancouver, Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living, Canadian Memorial United Church, St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church, The Centre For Spiritual Living in White Rock, and Unity of the Valley in White Rock.
Nathen believes that his purpose in this life is to inspire and heal through his music. His debut CD Little By Little is a powerful realization of his purpose, fully intertwining his two passions of music and spirituality.
Nathen performs at Conferences (including Affiliated New Thought Network, Circle Of Love, FAR-West, Pacific Northwest New Thought Rally and Posi Awards), Churches, Kirtans (devotional chanting nights) and House Concerts (www.concertsinyourhome.com) in both Canada and the United States (including Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Kamloops, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Seattle, Ojai, Phoenix, Kansas City and Orlando).
Nathen now presents his music with his voice and with the NS Stick (www.stick.com/instruments/ns/), an 8-stringed electronic instrument that can be plucked like a bass, strummed like a guitar, or tapped with both hands like a piano .
Contact Nathen at:
nathenaswell@me.com
www.sonicbids.com/nathenaswell
Contact: joanibye@shaw.ca