It isn’t easy for a solo acoustic artist to command a room opening for a rock band, but Nathan Bess made it look easy. He’s a Charleston firefighter who only started releasing music in 2024, yet his stage presence is seasoned and soulful. Great songs, warm personality, and a voice you can’t ignore.
Here is “Something About the Smell”, his break-out single and an unflinching reflection on addiction.
About the author: Mild-mannered corporate executive by day, excitable Twangville denizen by night.