House Concert #125 w/ Brian Allison, Brad Stuart, and Natalie Brooke
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What, THREE singer-songwriters?! You heard me. Brian, Brad, and Natalie (all from Nashville, I believe) have their own careers, but also do loads of shows in a duo or trio format. Well, we're gettin g the trio. Stories & songs will be swapped. Harmonies will be sung. Fun will be had.
You know the drill...
Guacamole at 6:30, music at 7:15 or so.
$10 suggested donation for the artists (but maybe a little more, since there are 3 of 'em?). Hopefully they'll have some sweet merch, as well.
Here's a bit more info about all of them, but please go read (& listen to) more at
www.brianallisonmusic.com
www.bradstuart.com
www.nataliebrooke.net
BRIAN
- Brian Allison is a Nashville-based Americana singer/songwriter and two-time Josie Music Award
winner, earning honors for Americana Artist of the Year (Male) and Americana Song of the Year for
“Worth Breaking.” His music is rooted in family, legacy, and heartfelt storytelling, blending timeless
Americana with a modern, road-worn edge.
- Originally from the Chicagoland area, Brian grew up immersed in music. His grandfather, Lynn
Allison, sang and played saxophone and clarinet in the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band, while his
grandmother, Gloria Van, was a celebrated big band vocalist. His father—a versatile
multi-instrumentalist—became both Brian’s mentor and songwriting partner, shaping his earliest
experiences as a performer.
- After his father’s passing in 2012, Brian committed fully to honoring their shared musical dream. In
2016, he became a full-time musician, steadily building his career through touring, writing, and
recording. His catalog includes the albums Back In the Middle (2015), Waiting On You (2017), For
Now (2018), along with a series of singles.
- In 2021, Brian and his wife relocated their family of six to Nashville, Tennessee. Since then, he has
continued expanding his reach both domestically and internationally. A standout moment came in
2024 with the release of “Music City,” co-written with his four children—Lynn, Miles, June, and
Grady—with June contributing background vocals. The song represents a deeply personal
milestone and a continuation of his family’s musical lineage.
- Momentum continued into 2025 with extensive touring across the Midwest and East Coast
alongside Brad Stuart and Natalie Brooke, followed by a European tour with Brad Stuart spanning
Ireland, the UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Highlights
included performances at the Longhorn Festival in Jelling, Denmark; opening for James Otto in
Copenhagen and Glostrup; a live radio performance on Radio Lotte Weimar in Germany; and
closing the tour at Listening at the Legion in Estes Park, Colorado.
- Brian’s award-winning song “Worth Breaking,” co-written with songwriter Dave Pahanish, reflects
his strength as a storyteller and collaborator. Now firmly rooted in Nashville, Brian Allison continues
to write, record, and tour, carrying forward a multi-generational musical legacy while connecting
audiences through honest, soul-driven songs.
BRAD
- Brad Stuart is a Michigan native and Nashville songwriter known for crafting stories into song — with a voice as big and gravelly as the truth he sings about. He draws from influences ranging from the songwriter greats like John Prine, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, and Jason Isbell. With the warmth of his signature rasp and a knack for authentic storytelling, Brad has a distinctive way of connecting with his audience, somewhere between laughter and tears.
-Brad’s early years in music included playing in the hard rock band Altered Paradigm, where he cut his teeth as a performer, writer, and collaborator. He went on to work both on stage and in the studio — recording on Just Like That by Uncle Kracker, collaborating with Tim Diaz in Two Lane Bridge, and serving as musician, vocalist, and music director for The Hymns Project. Brad has also contributed to many other artists’ works across several different genres along the way.
- Over the years, Brad has toured extensively across North America and Europe, playing everything from large festivals to small listening rooms like the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, where he performs regularly. Since branching out into his solo career, Brad has performed several headlining shows around the world as well as providing direct support on shows with James Otto, Dustin Lynch, Sanctus Real, and several others. No matter the setting, his focus is always on creating authentic, meaningful connections with his audience.
- Brad teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer Randy Kohrs to create a sound that blends the Americana heart of Nashville with the grit and soul of his Motown roots. Their first studio collaboration was 33 Turns & A Needle, released on Reakyr Records in January 2024. Together, Brad and Randy assembled an all-star lineup including Brent Mason, Wil Houchens, James Mitchell, and several other of Nashville’s and Detroit’s greatest musicians. The album features standout singles including the title track 33 Turns & A Needle, This Side of Heaven, It Goes By (featuring Brad’s grandfather Manuel Rey), and I’ll Fly Away (featuring his daughter Riley Stuart). The album delivers songs that reflect the hardships of life, his passion for his family, and his deep connection to his faith.
- In addition to the music itself, Brad’s youngest daughter, born Deaf, has been the driving force behind his dedication to music accessibility. To ensure she — and others in the Deaf community — can experience his songs, his wife, Elizabeth, performs them in American Sign Language (ASL) for his music videos and many of his live performances.
NATALIE
- From California crying over boring "Blue Skies" to painfully tragic unicorns, Natalie Brooke is no stranger to a wink and a nod and not at all afraid to be whimsical. She brings thoughtful writing, soulful singing, and a unique guitar style to every song. While seeking to squeeze every last drop of universal truth out of the human condition, she's always fully prepared to laugh at herself.
- Natalie grew up harmonizing in the car on road trips with her musical family, studied music in college, and made the move to Nashville in 2020. The influences of John Prine, Kacey Musgraves and Jewel have landed her somewhere in Americana.
- Her newest single "Goodbye, Shallow" was created after she was looked down on, because of where she grew up: San Bernardino, CA. This town doesn't have the best reputation, but she thought it was just fine. This extremely privileged person did not hide the pity they held for her, in coming from such a poor and "unsafe" area. These are the words she wishes she would have said to him in that moment - that "life is what you make, out of the blessings & mistakes. I got my dignity, don't need your pity. Goodbye, Shallow!"
You know the drill...
Guacamole at 6:30, music at 7:15 or so.
$10 suggested donation for the artists (but maybe a little more, since there are 3 of 'em?). Hopefully they'll have some sweet merch, as well.
Here's a bit more info about all of them, but please go read (& listen to) more at
www.brianallisonmusic.com
www.bradstuart.com
www.nataliebrooke.net
BRIAN
- Brian Allison is a Nashville-based Americana singer/songwriter and two-time Josie Music Award
winner, earning honors for Americana Artist of the Year (Male) and Americana Song of the Year for
“Worth Breaking.” His music is rooted in family, legacy, and heartfelt storytelling, blending timeless
Americana with a modern, road-worn edge.
- Originally from the Chicagoland area, Brian grew up immersed in music. His grandfather, Lynn
Allison, sang and played saxophone and clarinet in the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band, while his
grandmother, Gloria Van, was a celebrated big band vocalist. His father—a versatile
multi-instrumentalist—became both Brian’s mentor and songwriting partner, shaping his earliest
experiences as a performer.
- After his father’s passing in 2012, Brian committed fully to honoring their shared musical dream. In
2016, he became a full-time musician, steadily building his career through touring, writing, and
recording. His catalog includes the albums Back In the Middle (2015), Waiting On You (2017), For
Now (2018), along with a series of singles.
- In 2021, Brian and his wife relocated their family of six to Nashville, Tennessee. Since then, he has
continued expanding his reach both domestically and internationally. A standout moment came in
2024 with the release of “Music City,” co-written with his four children—Lynn, Miles, June, and
Grady—with June contributing background vocals. The song represents a deeply personal
milestone and a continuation of his family’s musical lineage.
- Momentum continued into 2025 with extensive touring across the Midwest and East Coast
alongside Brad Stuart and Natalie Brooke, followed by a European tour with Brad Stuart spanning
Ireland, the UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Highlights
included performances at the Longhorn Festival in Jelling, Denmark; opening for James Otto in
Copenhagen and Glostrup; a live radio performance on Radio Lotte Weimar in Germany; and
closing the tour at Listening at the Legion in Estes Park, Colorado.
- Brian’s award-winning song “Worth Breaking,” co-written with songwriter Dave Pahanish, reflects
his strength as a storyteller and collaborator. Now firmly rooted in Nashville, Brian Allison continues
to write, record, and tour, carrying forward a multi-generational musical legacy while connecting
audiences through honest, soul-driven songs.
BRAD
- Brad Stuart is a Michigan native and Nashville songwriter known for crafting stories into song — with a voice as big and gravelly as the truth he sings about. He draws from influences ranging from the songwriter greats like John Prine, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, and Jason Isbell. With the warmth of his signature rasp and a knack for authentic storytelling, Brad has a distinctive way of connecting with his audience, somewhere between laughter and tears.
-Brad’s early years in music included playing in the hard rock band Altered Paradigm, where he cut his teeth as a performer, writer, and collaborator. He went on to work both on stage and in the studio — recording on Just Like That by Uncle Kracker, collaborating with Tim Diaz in Two Lane Bridge, and serving as musician, vocalist, and music director for The Hymns Project. Brad has also contributed to many other artists’ works across several different genres along the way.
- Over the years, Brad has toured extensively across North America and Europe, playing everything from large festivals to small listening rooms like the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, where he performs regularly. Since branching out into his solo career, Brad has performed several headlining shows around the world as well as providing direct support on shows with James Otto, Dustin Lynch, Sanctus Real, and several others. No matter the setting, his focus is always on creating authentic, meaningful connections with his audience.
- Brad teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer Randy Kohrs to create a sound that blends the Americana heart of Nashville with the grit and soul of his Motown roots. Their first studio collaboration was 33 Turns & A Needle, released on Reakyr Records in January 2024. Together, Brad and Randy assembled an all-star lineup including Brent Mason, Wil Houchens, James Mitchell, and several other of Nashville’s and Detroit’s greatest musicians. The album features standout singles including the title track 33 Turns & A Needle, This Side of Heaven, It Goes By (featuring Brad’s grandfather Manuel Rey), and I’ll Fly Away (featuring his daughter Riley Stuart). The album delivers songs that reflect the hardships of life, his passion for his family, and his deep connection to his faith.
- In addition to the music itself, Brad’s youngest daughter, born Deaf, has been the driving force behind his dedication to music accessibility. To ensure she — and others in the Deaf community — can experience his songs, his wife, Elizabeth, performs them in American Sign Language (ASL) for his music videos and many of his live performances.
NATALIE
- From California crying over boring "Blue Skies" to painfully tragic unicorns, Natalie Brooke is no stranger to a wink and a nod and not at all afraid to be whimsical. She brings thoughtful writing, soulful singing, and a unique guitar style to every song. While seeking to squeeze every last drop of universal truth out of the human condition, she's always fully prepared to laugh at herself.
- Natalie grew up harmonizing in the car on road trips with her musical family, studied music in college, and made the move to Nashville in 2020. The influences of John Prine, Kacey Musgraves and Jewel have landed her somewhere in Americana.
- Her newest single "Goodbye, Shallow" was created after she was looked down on, because of where she grew up: San Bernardino, CA. This town doesn't have the best reputation, but she thought it was just fine. This extremely privileged person did not hide the pity they held for her, in coming from such a poor and "unsafe" area. These are the words she wishes she would have said to him in that moment - that "life is what you make, out of the blessings & mistakes. I got my dignity, don't need your pity. Goodbye, Shallow!"
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2214 Westfield Ave SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27103-3641, United States, 2214 Westfield Ave SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27103-3641, United States, Winston Salem
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