Nate Smith + KINFOLK

“On drums, Nate Smith is in the business of inspiring. Far from flashy, he’s an ebullient technician who keys into the subtleties of his bandmates’ playing and laces joie de vivre into his own.” - The New York Times

Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, & producer from Chesapeake, Virginia. His visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming has led to three Grammy nominations and work with esteemed artists, including: Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Brittany Howard, Van Hunt, The Fearless Flyers, Norah Jones, and Somi. Smith fuses his original compositions with an eclectic mix of music, including everything from jazz to R&B to hip-hop to pop. 

His latest album, Kinfolk 2: See The Birds (released September 2021) was the highly anticipated follow up to his 2017 Grammy Award-nominated album, Kinfolk: Postcards From Everywhere. In recent years, Smith’s viral videos have been viewed by millions of people, underscoring his popularity as one of the most influential drummers of his generation.

Student Pricing: $15 tickets available in-person at the Cal Poly Ticket Office with student ID

Sponsored by Andi & Jeff Portney, Michael J. Wilson & Dr. Elaine Yin