Nathan is the owner of Fielder’s Choice Guitar Services. He is originally from Bowling Green but has traveled all over, always coming back to his hometown. Nathan’s parents bought him a guitar at age six and, according to his dad, Nathan “promptly took it apart.” A multi-instrumentalist, he also plays drums, bass, and piano and sings. Nathan quit his corporate job and took formal lessons under talented luthier John LeVan, who taught Nathan the importance of the details in crafting and servicing instruments. Today, he owns Fielder’s Choice Guitar Service.
“I’ve been tearing stuff apart for about 35 years, I’ve been putting it back together for probably 30 years; and I've been putting it back correctly for probably 20 years.”
Fielder also runs sounds for local venues. He particularly likes working at Dublin’s. He also appreciates the environment that Tidball’s provides for the musicians and patrons and loves playing there, although he says running sound at Tidball’s is “unforgiving.” Fielder also appreciates the legacy of the venues in the area and started performing at some of them as early as age 13. He has played at The Capitol and The Executive, among others. He also credits Kenny Lee Smith for contributing to the music scene here. He remembers having to network to find other musicians, noting how much easier it is to find others in the region with the advent of social media. He loves some local bands like The Daddy Sisters, Solar Disco Force, and The Josephines and understands why musicians choose Bowling Green.
It’s kind of like the hub Nashville was. Nashville has now become a machine, and if you want to get caught up in that machine and chewed up and spit out, that's one thing. But if you want to come to Bowling Green and hone your skills, try to get with people who are alike, try and get better; that's a whole different thing and I think that's what Bowling Green offers.”