When Nipper heard that SongCity announced the ten participants chosen for their inaugural INK retreat in November, he just had to find them, one by one. (And Nipper is a great tracker…) He traveled to Troy where he found Natalie Seagriff, as big a fan of Wilson tennis balls as Nipper himself. that of Nathalie solo recordings drawing inspiration from a wide variety of artists like Brandi Carlisle and Led Zeppelin, while recalling images of dusty trails and coffee shops. To learn a little more about the singer-songwriter, you can read Natalie’s answers to Nipper’s famous and very important 20 questions below.
I really enjoy learning about other people’s creative processes and connecting with
people – we are all unique and have our own perspective to bring. I’m ready to be a sponge and absorb everything.Natalie on the INK retreat
- Describe your band or music…in 5 words or less, I have some food to chew on.
● Fleetwood Mac meets Indie Folk - What is your pre-show ritual?
● Usually order an old-fashioned to get rid of stage nervousness and socialize as much as possible.
possible. Stops me from thinking too much! - The best bathroom in the place?
● This one puzzles me because I can think of lots of great bathrooms, but none
I’m in a concert hall I’ve been to (or at least a notable one). But I can
think of lots of good concert halls… - Favorite season?
● This one is tough because each season has its own vibe that I love – but summer is my
preferred mainly due to the longer days. - Favorite app on your phone?
● Instagram - Shorts on stage: yes or no?
● Yeah, especially if it’s hot. - What came first, the music or the misery?
● In my mind, music has always been a part of the human experience to express all kinds of things.
of feelings… I would like to think that poverty is not always a catalyst for musical expression. - The most beautiful words ever written?
● The biggest one for me (probably the most personal) is the chorus of the Our Lady Peace song “In
Repair” of their Spiritual machines album:
‘Oh, I was good, I understood
Like a machine, they’ll fix you from the start
I’m under repair, the life we share
I know I will last
But we are still under repair…’ - First concert you played?
● Special guest at Artisanal Brew Works in Saratoga Springs, New York - How many voice memos do you have on your phone?
● 242 - Name something you wish you had in your fridge or pantry right now, but doesn’t.
● Cappelletti with brodo
- In our hypothetical game of fetch, what are you going to throw at me?
● Classic tennis ball… Wilson brand - Books or films?
● When I have time, it’s books these days. - Is a hot dog a sandwich?
● What alternate reality do we live in to consider a hot dog a sandwich??? - The last thing you bought on Amazon?
● A weighted vest. - The last thing you watched on Netflix?
● Orange is the new black - Tomato: fruit or vegetable?
● Seeds inside…it’s a fruit. - If you could write a thesis on any subject, what would it be?
● Compulsory heterosexuality. - The best breed of dog?
● I prefer dogs… my favorite dog is a corgi-lab mix, aka corgidor. - Do you own any NFTs and if so, would you like to invest in my app that tracks
squirrel locations?
● I had to Google it, so clearly the answer is no…
Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more on Nipper’s upcoming INKterviews.
For previous INKterviews, check out the links below:
Debbie Cavanaugh
Amanda’s case
Kaylee Boerner
Sean Robert Jones
Ed Schwarzschild
