Artist:Nathan Porter and The Downpour

Nathan Porter Biography August 2008. Melbourne singer songwriter Nathan Porter has put together his debut album after releasing his 4 track EP released in 2006. Spending years haunting local Melbourne and European live music scenes as a solo musician, Porter and his band “The Downpour” have been working hard live to support the new album, namely “Mechanical Spring”, gaining significant play on community radio. The album features lead guitarist and long time collaborator Dave Glenister, renowned percussionist Ashley Davies, alongside the exploration of other musicians playing violin, double bass, cello, banjo to name a few. The album was recorded and produced by the renowned Cameron McKenzie (Things of Stone and Wood, Epicure, Mark Seymour) at Eastern Block Studio’s in Suburban Melbourne. The 12 tracks display a coloration between a raw solo sound and the introduction of his new acquainted band. It features a sometimes spontaneous delivery that is not shy from exploring a songs ...