Nathan’s soulful and vivid sound didn’t happen by accident. Few singer/songwriters have had the opportunity to be steeped in such a diverse range of musical influences. Nathan was the primary songwriter and driving creative force behind the successful Canadian Celtic band, Celtae.

Celtae spoke deeply to Nathan’s roots in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. But long before he started to play gigs across Canada in a kilt, he fronted alt rock group, Stevenson’s Cane (with Brian Talbot of Slowcoaster and Mike Richey). At the same time, Nathan was writing roots rock tunes, beatboxing and competing in freestyle rap battles.

After the dissolution of Celtae, Nathan began the process of distilling these diverse influences into a distinct style, “Chop” music. Nathan’s unique post hip hop roots rock takes his cue from other genre crossing visionaries such as Citizen Cope, Everlast and Wyclef Jean, but his sound is more planted in the roots, giving nods to Neil Young, the Band, Tracy Chapman, Bob Marley, Johnny Cash and Tom Petty. 


In 2008 Nathan was a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. This competition is held annually and is the #1 contest of its kind. The judges are a veritable who's who of the music industry with everyone from Tom Waits to Timbaland taking part.

Nathan's debut solo effort  "Lovers, Leavers and Believers" was released in June 2011. The recording features performances by excellent guest musicians including East Coast Music Award nominees Andrea Curry and Neil McDaniel, Ross Murray (Mighty Popo, Great Big Sea), Dave Cohen (Johnny Reid), Stuart Watkins (East Village Opera Company), Mike Richey, Marni Levitt,  and more. Buy your copy today if you haven't already! 



Act: Nathan Bishop
Genre: Chop
Recording: "Lovers Leavers and Believers" LP, 2011
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