The (Temperamental) Pocket is a modern acoustic performer from the Central Coast of NSW. Nathan Martin AKA “The (temperamental) Pocket” has had a vast range of experience for his age, having been on the musical stage for the past 5 years and played in a variety of bands. The (temperamental) Pocket is a project that takes a step back from his punk roots and delves into the song writing that can only be achieved from an acoustic, storytelling style. The Pocket takes on issues from the eyes of a youthful performer, the problems he sees and the issues he faces with having to grow up at such a young age.  website: www.myspace.com/thetemperamentalpocket

The (Temperamental) Pocket

The Pocket: Nathan Martin
Lead Banjo: Matthew Vaughn
Keys: Daniel Hannon
Drums: Jeff Brown
Rhythm Banjo: Daniel Hogan
Bass/Slide Guitar: Neil Catt

 The (Temperamental) Pocket is a modern acoustic performer from the Central Coast of NSW. Nathan Martin AKA “The (temperamental) Pocket” has had a vast range of experience for his age, having been on the musical stage for the past 5 years and played in a variety of bands, winning accolades all over the supporting bands such as Angelas Dish, Bright Yellow, Unpaid Debt and The Tenants.

Since the inception of this project eight months ago Nathan and the rest of The Pocket has played with the likes of Sarah Humphreys, Fear Like Us (Melbourne) and Defiance Ohio (USA), in places such as Falls Festival (Vic), Port Macquarie and Albury/Wodonga to name a few travels.

The (temperamental) Pocket is a project that takes a step back from his punk roots and delves into the song writing that can only be achieved from an acoustic, storytelling style.

The Pocket takes on issues from the eyes of a youthful performer, the problems he sees and the issues he faces with having to grow up at such a young age.

Releases: Lock and Load (3” MCD) - August 2007
The Courthouse Blues (7” Vinyl Single) –November 2007

More information can be found here: 
http://www.lesstalkrecords.com/