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A recent interview with Natalie: "How did I get here? Man, it seems like my life has been some kind of narrow road that I took through decision and through indecision. I started playing piano at the age of 9 and studied classically until recently. But really, what got me to where I am now was when I learned how to combine my classical playing and chords/playing by ear. I was 14 and this opened up a whole new world to me. I had grown up listening to oldies- MoTown, The Beatles, John Denver, Aretha Franklin, Chicago...all beautiful and funky at the same time. Through high school and college I ventured into classic singer/songwriters- James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell- and newer acts like Sarah McLachlan, Damien Rice, Ben Folds, Bjork, Lauryn Hill, Norah Jones, Fiona Apple. Throughout all of this musical exploration I started writing songs based out of my love for the piano and my heart for blues inspired singer/songwriters. I was chosen to study in an artists colony on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts in 2001. I had a defining moment where I had to choose whether to live my comfortable life or to leave everything I knew and risk being vulnerable to others, my music...even myself. I decided to take the trip and have never looked back." Natalie's intense, awe-inspiring vocals refuse to take the back seat in any situation. Her remarkable ability to powerfully shake a chorus, or eerily back off on a melodic tag enable her to create energetic and exciting performances that are enjoyed by all who listen. |
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Uncommon Ground Past Show Dates | |
| 2006-04-23 (802 days) | Natalie Rivera |
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| 2005-08-02 (1066 days) | Jenny Gillespie |
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| 2005-05-21 (1139 days) | Katie Reider |
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