booking: the.nate.meng @ gmail.com
ABOUT
A: Complement
Nate Meng – vocals, guitar, mandolin, piano, percussion
Allison Lenz – cello, vocals, percussion
John Hitchcock – guitars (classical, electric, lap steel, pedal steel)
Hannah Edlén – clarinet, sound design, percussion
Ryan Lansing – synthesizers, keyboards, baritone guitar, bass6
B: Poetic Description
Five sailors on a stolen sea
Build collective energy
sound, undefined,
at times, unrefined
To be understood must be seen.
C: Literary Embellishment
Nate Meng and The Stolen Sea are a band. They are individuals. They are love and anger. They are the thrill of a chaotic universe. They write songs about all of us. (-Nate)
The Stolen Sea is a musical collective started by founding member and multi-instrumentalist Nate Meng. As such the band takes turns showcasing the muscial ideas of each of its members as well as evolving compositions from the collective as a whole. The Band is currently working on an upcoming release titled ‘Blanket Songs’ that features John Hitchcock’s exploration of Kiowa and Commanche songs and ghost stories, as well as two additional releases bringing to life the unique songwriting of Nate Meng and collaborator Jess Estes.(-Lance Owens, Artworking)
D: Depictions (photographic)
RELEASES
Tell Tall Tales Part 1: The Voyager’s Companion
written and performed by The Stolen Sea
Produced by Nate Meng and The Stolen Sea
Scheduled for Release: Spring 2023
Blanket Songs
written and performed by John Hitchcock
featuring The Stolen Sea and special guests
Produced by Hitchcock
Scheduled for Release: Spring 2023
All Other Names: S/T
written and performed by Jess Estes and Nate Meng
Produced by Estes/Meng/Lansing
Featuring members of The Stolen Sea, The Werewolverine, Bird’s Eye, aon cree
Scheduled for Release: Summer 2023
Bury The Hatchet
written and performed by John Hitchcock
featuring The Stolen Sea, The Werewolverine, and special guests
Produced by Hitchcock/Lansing/Meng
Released: May 18, 2019
(available on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay, Youtube, and all other standard streaming services)
The Sound (digital single)
written and performed by Nate Meng and The Stolen Sea
Produced by Nate Meng and Ryan Lansing
Released: August 2017 (for the Sing Me A Story Foundation)
The Gracious Captain meets the Lady Stacy
written and performed by Nate Meng (solo release)
featuring Allison Lenz, Jess Estes, Jesse Gantz
Produced by Nate Meng and Jesse Gantz
Released: August 2015
(available on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay, Youtube, and all other standard streaming services)
VIDEOS
Nate’s youtube channel with two years of open mic videos
Feb 2020-June 2022
(Basements, Garages, Backrooms)
“The Accident“
NPR Tiny Desk Contest Submission
April 13, 2019
The Bartell Theatre (dressing room)
Madison, WI
“The Accident“
(begins at 1:15)
Reebok Fit Barge
August 5th, 2018
Madison, WI
“Are you with me”
LSJ Music
Delavan, WI
produced by M.O.D. Media, October 2016
MENTIONS | WHISPERS | AWARDS
2022 MAMA (Madison Area Music Association) award winners:
Instrumentalist of the year: Allison Lenz-Cello
Instrumentalist of the year: Hannah Edlén-Clarinet
Accordion of the year: Nate Meng
2021 MAMA (Madison Area Music Association) award winners:
Instrumentalist of the year: Allison Lenz-Cello
Instrumentalist of the year: Hannah Edlén-Clarinet
Accordion of the year: Nate Meng
2020 MAMA (Madison Area Music Association) award winners:
Instrumentalist of the year: Allison Lenz-Cello
Instrumentalist of the year: Hannah Edlén-Clarinet
Accordion of the year: Nate Meng
2019 MAMA (Madison Area Music Association) award nominations:
Instrumentalist of the year: Allison Lenz-Cello
Instrumentalist of the year: Hannah Edlén-Clarinet
Accordion of the year: Nate Meng
2018 MAMA (Madison Area Music Association) award winners:
Unique Performer: Nate Meng and The Stolen Sea
Instrumentalist of the year: Allison Lenz-Cello
Instrumentalist of the year: Hannah Edlén-Clarinet
Accordion of the year: Nate Meng and The Stolen Sea
Madison Magazine Best of 2018 (Feb 18, 2018)
Best Indie/Alternative Band (bronze star)
OTHER MEDIA
Unified News – Promega Spring Art Showcase (March 5, 2017)
Interview and performance on WORT’s Live and Local (April 15, 2017)
Interview and performance on WORT’s One Fine Morning (July 21, 2015
PERFORMANCES
Future:
APRIL 22, 2023 (Print and Resist Fest, ‘Tell Tall Tales’ Release)
Burr OAK
Madison, WI
MAY 10, 2023 (Blanket Songs Release)
Burr OAK
Madison, WI
Past:
Museum St. John’s College
St Johns, MN
Missoula Museum of Art
Missoula, MT
University of Indiana -Museum of Contemporary Art
Bloomington, IN
11th Street Bar
Manhattan, NY
The Burr Oak, The Bartell Theater, The Come Back In, Bos Meadery, Cargo Coffee, BarleypopLive!, North Street Cabaret, Tip Top Tavern, Communication, Dark Horse Art Bar, Harmony Bar, Bierock, The Weary Traveler, The Crystal Corner, Mickey’s, Bright Red Studios, Reebok Fit Barge, The Frequency, The High Noon Saloon, The Brink Lounge, Mr. Roberts, Sosonic,
MADISON, WI