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Destroy Nate Allen
12+ albums
folk punkfolkpunkacousticKansas City
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“Quirky and off-beat and crazy fun.” – Huffington Post “One of those you-gotta-see-it-to-believe-it bands that only comes along once in a great while.” – Jersey Beat “The King and Queen of Audience Interaction” – I Heart Local Music There’s very little that’s typical about folk-punk duo, Destroy Nate Allen. It’s not just their unique blend of folk, punk rock, campfire songs and foot-stomping country jams that set them apart; it’s their live performances—which are unlike any other bands’ out there. “At this point pretty much every show involves: sing-a-longs, circles, very personal interactions, improv theater moments, marriage counseling, and as much punk rock as we can sweat out,” says guitarist/vocalist Nate Allen, who is accompanied by his wife Tessa on tambourine and vocals. Right at the onset of the show, the audience quickly realizes they are in for something completely unlike the standard, run-of-the-mill, live-band performance. Nate and Tessa position themselves on the floor—even at venues with a stage—and have the audience make a circle around them, instantly shaking the audience awake, requiring their participation as much as the band’s. “I don’t like the audience/performer barrier and I want to do away with it when at all possible. We are also trying to empower people to feel more joy and (do sillier things) than they would ever dream of doing at a show,” says Nate Allen. Things only get weirder from there, as Nate and Tessa run back and forth inside the cir
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