When Amanda Shires hits the stage at Boston’s Roadrunner this Sunday, she’ll be bringing some new…
Author: Nathan Smith
Nathan Smith is a Providence-based music photographer and journalist focusing on capturing the special moments and unfiltered magic of live performances. Whether he’s shooting established artists at sold-out TD Garden shows or documenting the rise of emerging local bands, his goal is the same: to pull viewers directly into the heart of the moment.
His writing spotlights rising artists and local scenes, with a focus on telling the stories that often get overlooked. A lifelong music fan and musician himself, Nathan approaches interviews and portraits as conversations rather than transactions, building trust with artists so their genuine personalities can shine through. Whether he’s backstage, in the photo pit, or at home in front of the keyboard, he brings the same curiosity and care to every assignment.
Outside of his press work with Juice Box Press, Nathan works regularly as a photographer with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as well as numerous bands in the Boston and Providence area. Nathan also plays violin with a local orchestra, follows Celtics basketball almost religiously, and is an avid fantasy reader.
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Matt Maltese Brings Intimacy to Boston’s House of Blues
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Felly Brings a Genre-Bending Party to Boston
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Cafuné Bring Their Long-Building Glow to Brighton Music Hall
While Boston’s Brighton Music Hall is often packed wall-to-wall, Monday night’s audience had just enough breathing…