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About Me

The Nate LaPointe Band is comprised of players from a strong jazz background, with rootsy and eclectic songwriting and improvisation as its basis. The unique writing collaboration of Nate LaPointe and Tim Campbell creates lyrics from the heart and songs that speak to many. From introspective ballads like "I'll Put You First" to quirky fun-loving tunes like "Sagittarius" to bring-down-the-house rockers like "Here I Come Again" the band will keep you on your toes with it's diverse array of sounds.
NLB has developed a unique sound of their own combining the elements of jazz (Ivan Johnson on acoustic upright bass), blues (David Johnson ..s and harmonica), Brazilian and funk (Chris Payne on drums), and Nateâ€™s own original rootsy songwriting and virtuostic guitar playing. This band will surely take you on a musical journey that threads through multiple genres, incomparable in style and talent.
When he's not touring with the Nate LaPointe Band, Nate works as a freelance guitarist, playing 150 shows/year with SoCal's premiere Grateful Dead Tribute band Cubensis among other projects. Nate is the guitarist for the soul/r&b legend Bobby Womack when he's touring. Nate has also worked with such greats as Dave Mason, Vince Welnick, Charlie Haden, Bloodstone, and even opened for BB King on his 80th birthday tour.

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Member Since: 11/9/2005
Band Website: natelapointe.net
Band Members: Nate LaPointe-guitars and vocals
Ivan Johnson-acoustic bass
Chris Payne-drums and percussion
Dave Johnson-keyboards

Nate LaPointe Band at the Joint 11-30-06, Take Your Chances...

Influences: Grateful Dead, Stevie Wonder, Wilco, Johnny Cash, Flying Burrito Brothers, Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Mark Knopfler, Joni Mitchell, Richard Thompson, Elvis Costello, Bobby Womack, Dave Mason, Muddy Waters, Paul Pena, Medeski Martin and Wood, Jimmy Herring, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bach.

A photo collage of the House Concert on 3/2/07 by Ebb Eskew...

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Sounds Like: Jerry Garcia and John Scofield
Gram Parsons and Bob Dylan
Charlie Haden and Miles Davis
Mark Knopfler and Stevie Wonder
Elvin Jones and Jim Keltner

Songwriting is a focus of the group, no song is worth improvising with if it doesn't have a melody.
download individual songs at
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View Nate LaPointe Band's EPK

Nate uses Keeley electronics, the best pedals MOD or made...

For booking or management questions, contact Howie [email protected]
Record Label: Luna Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Santa Monica Bar and Grille coming up 1/30

Hey all, Nate here. Just wanted to let you know how excited we are to play the Santa Monica Bar and Grill on Wednesday Jan 30. I went down there a few days ago and I can't get over how cool the room i...
Posted by Nate LaPointe Band on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:00:00 PST

Stevie Wonder in Boston 9/22

I attended the Stevie Wonder concert in Boston, MA at the Bank of America Pavillion this past Thursday Sep. 20. What amazing, heart-felt show Stevie put on for us. Here's the setlist...Love's In NeedT...
Posted by Nate LaPointe Band on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 02:53:00 PST

New Orleans with Bobby Womack

So this weekend I had the honor of working with soul/r&b legend Bobby Womack(Across 110th St., If You Think You're Lonely Now, Lookin' For a Love) in New Orleans, LA. I say "honor" because there aren'...
Posted by Nate LaPointe Band on Tue, 29 May 2007 09:23:00 PST

Summer Tour '07 dates announced

We're proud to officially announce the dates for the Nate LaPointe Band/Dan and Leland Summer Tour '07...6 Jun 2007 Winston's, San Diego, CA7 Jun 2007 Soho, Santa Barbara, CA8 Jun 2007 Caspar Inn, Cas...
Posted by Nate LaPointe Band on Fri, 18 May 2007 09:06:00 PST

Street team needed

NLB is touring in '07. We need folks to help pass out cd's and flyers in exchange for free admission to the show you promote, full VIP back stage access, and free cd's.We need people in these cities.....
Posted by Nate LaPointe Band on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 02:11:00 PST

House concerts

Back in the 1940's, during the bebop revolution, many jazz concerts were held at people's houses. The musicians would drive into town, play at someone's house, and crash there for the evening. A good ...
Posted by Nate LaPointe Band on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 07:46:00 PST

Grateful Dead member

Take the quiz: Which Grateful Dead member are you?Bob Weiryou have great vocals and are just fun to be around Quizzes by myYearbook.com -- the World's Biggest Yearbook!...
Posted by Nate LaPointe Band on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:48:00 PST

alcohol

Take the quiz: what alcholic beverage are you?MartiniYou are classy and sophisticated, you are intellegent unfortunatly that about it. You are a martini!Quizzes by myYearbook.com -- the World's Bigges...
Posted by Nate LaPointe Band on Tue, 14 Feb 2006 09:18:00 PST

coffee

You are a Black Coffee At your best, you are: low maintenance, friendly, and adaptable At your worst, you are: cheap and angsty You drink coffee when: you can get your hands on it Your caffe...
Posted by Nate LaPointe Band on Tue, 24 Jan 2006 11:54:00 PST

CD release

It's official, the CD is out, come to the party on Dec 16 in Hollywood. Bring 18 friends or more. You will not be allowed in unless you have 18 people with you.
Posted by Nate LaPointe Band on Tue, 15 Nov 2005 05:21:00 PST