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Aaron Nathans
Aaron Nathans

Madison songwriter Aaron Nathans is a storyteller with a guitar. His performances are upbeat and engaging. He chooses odd song topics, like politicians and grapefruit. He can crack you up while making you think.

He released his debut album, "Same Old You," this April. The new folk-rock record crackles with honesty and heartfelt storytelling. It offers sonic variety and a palpable sense of place, from a Rockwell portrait of a New England morning to cold nights longing for love in the American West.

Nathans' song, "I Remember Howard Dean," was selected by National Public Radio for its election-week edition of the online program "Open Mic" in November. On the title track of the new CD, he tells the story of a heavy metal rocker who finds religion. It's one of his most popular live numbers, along with his groovy, cheesy rocker "Senator McCain."

Numerous songwriters have covered his work, and he has co-written with Eric Hester and Dale Kidd.

Aaron Nathans is a native of New Jersey, and grew up in Bexley, Ohio. He is a journalist and lives in Madison with his wife, playwright Debra Neff Nathans.


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