Nathan Gaunt is an Australian singer-songwriter. His debut EP, Nothingwomb, was released in 1999. His style is an eclectic mix of rock, pop, blues, and folk. Along with vocals, Gaunt plays a variety of instruments including the guitar and piano.
Nathan Gaunt | |
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| Origin | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, Perth, Western Australia |
| Genres | Rock, folk rock, folk pop, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, multi-instrumentalist, guitar, lap steel, pedal steel, bass, piano, Hammond |
| Labels | Daydreamusic |
| Website | www |
Early life
editGaunt was born in Darwin, Northern Territory. His family moved to Alice Springs in Central Australia and later settled in Perth, Western Australia, where he was influenced by the diverse music scene.[1]
Music career
editAccording to Gaunt, the first musical instrument he played was the piano. He picked up his first guitar after seeing Jimi Hendrix play on late night TV.[2]
Since 1999, Gaunt has released four EPs and four albums, including Headlights on the Hills. 2004's Escape and Return, which Gaunt co-produced with producer/engineer Jeremy Allom, contained the single Come Home. His most recent album is Halcyon Dazed which the Sydney Morning Herald said "channels the best of trip-hop, prog and alt-rock, soaring like some lost track from Radiohead's OK Computer." Regarding Gaunt, the newspaper also remarked that "Neil Finn might have some competition when it comes to crafting sadly beautiful valentines."[3]
Gaunt has won a number of awards from the West Australian Music Industry Association (known as WAMi's), including "Best Male Vocalist" and "Best Guitarist."
He toured the United States for the first time in late 2007, with shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC.[2]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Details |
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| Circledreams |
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| Free Your Mind (as Nathan Gaunt & The Blackeyed Dogs) |
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| Escape and Return |
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Extended plays
edit| Title | Details |
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| Nothingwomb |
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| Fly (as Nathan Gaunt & The Blackeyed Dogs) |
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| Free Your Mind (as Nathan Gaunt & The Blackeyed Dogs) |
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Awards
editWest Australian Music Industry Awards
editThe Western Australian Music Industry Awards (commonly known as WAMis) are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM). Gaunt has won seven awards.[4]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
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| 2001 | Nathan Gaunt | Most Popular Male Original Instrumentalist | Won |
| Most Popular Male Original Guitarist | Won | ||
| 2002 | Nathan Gaunt and the Black Eyed Dogs | Most Popular Local Original Blues Act | Won |
| 2003 | Nathan Gaunt | Most Popular Local Original Male Vocalist | Won |
| Most Popular Local Original Guitarist | Won | ||
| 2005 | Nathan Gaunt | Best Male Vocalist | Won |
| Best Guitarist | Won |
References
edit- ^ Gaunt, Nathan (12 April 2004). "Nathan Gaunt talks the Western Australian scene". Australian Music Online. Archived from the original on 11 October 2006.
- ^ a b "Nathan Gaunt official website".
- ^ "Headlights on the Hills". CD Baby website.
- ^ APRAP December 2001 page 22
External links
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