Natalie Lynn is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and trombone player who was raised on country music and somehow grew up to be a jazz musician. She plays folk-roots music with shades of blues, swing, country, and acoustic pop and writes songs that hopefully make you laugh or make you think.
Locally, Natalie has performed for Parks Alive, the Kelowna Scarecrow Festival, Creative Chaos, the Sunshine Festival, Riot on the Roof, and other community events, as well as fundraisers and private functions. She is also a trombone player and lead vocalist for the Okanagan Valley Big Band.
Natalie holds a Master's degree in English from the University of British Columbia, and still attends conferences to present her research on occasion. Her other hobbies include reading, boxing, dancing, tabletop roleplaying, and biking. She is also the speculative fiction author N. L. Bates.
Music
Natalie brings an eclectic mix of genre influences to her original songs, and strives to provide a unique perspective on common ideas in popular music and the world in general.
Natalie on Manfred's Guitar (2024)
Natalie joins Manfred Harter on Manfred's Guitar for some singing, trombone playing, and general shenanigans. She performs her original piece "The World to Me" and an excerpt of "Beautiful Girls."
The Devil I Know (2022 Live Performance)
This piece was co-written with Lucy LeBlanc and Shelley Stevens during the 2018 Canadian Songwriter Challenge, hosted by Nimbus School of Recording and Media and sponsored by SOCAN, MusicBC, CCMIA, and Bell Media.
More videos are available on Natalie's Youtube channel.
Events
Looking to catch Natalie live? Solo performances, big band performances, and other events will all be listed here. Check back frequently for updates, sign up for the mailing list, or connect on social media.
Up next
Working on a schedule for 2025. Check back in a while!
2024
March 30: Songwriters in the Round, Ignite the Arts Festival
Time: 5:00-6:45pm
Location:Elk's Hall (downstairs), 343 Ellis St., Penticton BCMay 11: Concerto Mackenzie - with the Okanagan Valley Big Band and as Natalie Lynn
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Trinity United Church,Vernon BCJune 22: Big Band Bash, with the Okanagan Valley Big Band
Time: TBC
Location: TBC, Summerland BCJuly 13: Kal Country Club dinner and dance, with the Okanagan Valley Big Band
Time: TBC
Location: Kalamalka Country Club, Coldstream BCSept 28: Okanagan Dance Fest, with the Okanagan Valley Big Band
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Paddlewheel Hall, Vernon BC.Nov 2: Vernon Paddle Club Fundraiser, with the Okanagan Valley Big Band
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Elks Club, Vernon BC.
Contact
Natalie is available for community, private, and corporate events, fundraisers, and house concerts. To enquire about her availability, drop her an email at info[at]natalielynnmusic[dot]com.
Keep in touch! For the latest updates new releases, performances, and events, you can sign up for her email list or catch her on social media.