A Cleveland native, Jones made his first foray into the singer-songwriter scene as a college student in New Orleans, where he was quick to earn comparisons to big names (John Mayer, Ray LaMontagne, Elton John) and integrate into a steady rotation of dates at the city’s legendary venues (Tipitina’s, The Howlin’ Wolf, Blue Nile). The experience made a lasting impression on Jones, who spent his first post-grad years refining his soul-influenced sound in clubs and coffee houses across the country.
In addition to its regular headlining and co-bill engagements in the Midwest, Nate is a regular in New York City (The Bitter End, Rockwood, Pianos, Bowery Electric, The Living Room) and Chicago (City Winery, Hard Rock, Uncommon Ground). Jones has appeared on Cleveland television and FM radio (Fox 8, NPR, WJCU) and has opened for a number of national acts in diverse genres (Marc Cohn, Tab Benoit, Eric Hutchinson, the Rebirth Brass Band).