Natalie Carolan is a versatile singer who has always been enthusiastic about music and loves to inspire others.
As well as being formally trained in piano, Natalie followed her passion by completing her Bachelor of Music at
Monash
University and has sung regularly with a variety of ensembles over the last few years.
Natalie’s soulful and alluring voice lends itself well to singing a range of jazz, pop and soul.
She lists her influences as - Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Corrine Bailey Rae, Lior and Katie Noonan which gives her a cross generational appeal.
With her extensive music background and plenty of musical inspiration, Natalie has enjoyed writing and performing her original tunes.
Her performances include a range of venues such as Wesley Anne, Bennett’s Lane,
Melbourne
Arts
Center ,
Federation Square
, The Cornish Arms, The Blue Tile Lounge and a variety of cafes and restaurants, as well as at weddings, birthday parties and other functions.
She was asked to perform on radio 3MBS, and has performed at a private funtion with the 70’s band “Spectrum”.
Audience members have stated that “Natalie has a strong pure smooth voice that showcases her professional vocal training” and “Natalie’s voice delivers a passion which seeps into your senses and you are transported by the song”.
Natalie’s vocal experience in a wide range of groups and with a variety of musicians means she can perform in any of the following ensembles:
As a duo (Vocals and guitar/piano)
As a trio (Vocals, bass and guitar/piano)
With a band (Vocals, bass, guitar and/or piano, drums. Saxophone and/or trumpet available on request).
All performers supply their own equipment.
Natalie is a punctual and reliable performer, and combined with a zeal and passion for her art, this invariably shines through in her performances.
Natalie’s repertoire is extensive and following is a small sample of the wide range of songs that she and her bands have performed:
Jazz Standards
- There Will Never Be Another You
- Besame Mucho
- Autumn Leaves
- Save You Love For Me
- Moondance
- All the Things You Are
- Moonlight Serenade
- Close Your Eyes
- The Way You Look Tonight
- Beautiful Love
Pop/Soul/R&B
- Superstition – Stevie Wonder
- No Such Thing – John Mayer
- Thank You – Dido
- What’s Goin On – Donny Hathaway
- Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
- You've Got a Friend - James Taylor
- Wonderwall - Oasis
- Wicked Games - Chris Isaak
- Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack