Nathan BellIowa-born, Chattanooga-based folk singer Nathan Bell has been described as the “Woody Guthrie we need in the age of globalization” by The Bitter Southerner. With songs like “Raise Your Fist,” “Coal Black Water” and “What Did You Do Today,” Bell’s introspective lyrics offer clarity in uncertain socio-political times.
Bell will be joined by the Magic Birds for a CD release party on Saturday, July 15, at 8 p.m. at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Tickets are $15.
His CD, “Love >Fear,” is a cry for unity among all people as well as a scathing critique of American politics. Equipped with only guitar, harmonica and voice, Bell bears his soul with unfiltered honesty. He creates a collage of stories in songs like “The Big Old American Dream,” which connects a skinhead attorney turned rodeo clown, an overweight animal vet, a criminal, a prisoner, and what we do in the pursuit of happiness.
For more: 706-577-5866 or www.barkinglegs.org.