Multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter, Nathan James is one of those artists who flies under the radar for many blues listeners. That is a shame, as he is a superb guitar player as evidenced by his efforts on his own albums and releases by his friend, the late James Harman. While his music covers a broad range, it is all steeped in the blues traditions.

James is a true original American roots music artist who makes a lot of sound pickin' and scratchin' on his handmade invention of washboard guitar; stomping out time on a box made of old fence boards; all while singing and blowing harmonica to his own original music. But aside from all of these tools of the trade, his main focus is well crafted songwriting and his artistry is far from just a live show gimmick. 

   Drawing from a deep well of influences from many early roots artists and styles, James was quickly attracted to the individuality of self made music and artistic expression from an early age. At age 19 Nathan got the call from internationally known blues veteran James Harman to join his band and tour the country. With Harman is where he gained the experience that has shaped most of his own career. 

    In 2007 Nathan entered the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN with Ben Hernandez and took 1st place.  During his career Nathan has worked with other many well known artists including: Kim Wilson, Pinetop Perkins, Billy Boy Arnold, Lazy Lester, Johnny Dyer, Rick Holmstrom, and Mark Hummel. Nathan has brought his music to concerts and festivals in Argentina, Russia, Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Faroe Islands, Taiwan, Canada and Mexico, as well as all over the United States.