Musical Career
When Nate was 11, his music teacher informed him he had perfect pitch. Nonetheless, he played very little music for the following six years. While at Vashon High School in 1966, he led and performed in a folk quartet with Ted Smith, Vicki Browne, and Greg Burton.
Nate worked extensively during the 1970s and 1980s as a guitar instructor, with a special interest in doing everything possible to make sure his left-handed students were able to obtain, and were taught to play on, left-handed guitars. Nate's job in 1974-75 as a guitar instructor for Anoka-Ramsey Community College was based on this work.
Nate has maintained a moderate profile as a musician. He has performed with other musicians, including Nolan Porter, and with a number of Minneapolis-area bands including the Love Express, Circus 13, the Reflection with Bette Palmer, Caryl and Company, Alan Grant and Centre Stage, Runestone, the Calamity James Band, and David Carroll and the Wanderers. He is currently the bass player for the Time Travelers (which, despite its name, is not a science-fictional band).
Nate has co-written songs with various people, including Steven Brust; his collaborations include "If I Should Happen to Leave" and "I Was Born About Ten Million Songs Ago." The latter was recorded by Doctor Demento. Nate's song "I Pop Pills" was featured on Doctor Demento's radio show in 1997.
Nate has been filk guest of honor at five science-fiction conventions.
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