Drummer

Nate Smith’s list of collaborators ranges from Pat Metheny to Brittany Howard to the Vulfpeck spinoff band The Fearless Flyers. He fearlessly fuses his original modern jazz compositions with the sounds of R&B, pop, and hip-hop. A series of viral videos—viewed millions of times—has established Smith as one of the most influential and popular drummers of his generation.

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Nate Smith

University of Iowa

Jason Aldean: Full Throttle Tour 2025

iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Due to overwhelming fan demand, ACM Artist of the Decade and 3X Entertainer of the Year Country powerhouse Jason Aldean is adding a second and final show at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Friday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. for his “Full Throttle Tour” 2025. Powered by Patriot Mobile, the tour also features special guests Nate Smith, RaeLynn and Dee Jay Silver. Pine Knob Music Theatre is presented by Proud Partners United Wholesale Mortgage, Trinity Health and Ally.

Jason Aldean

Pine Knob Music Theatre

Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Fair Park

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis

With 28 number one singles, 18 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold, Grammy-nominated, Multi-Platinum entertainer Jason Aldean is the current reigning ACM Artist of the Decade. Since his 2005 chart debut, the 3X ACM Entertainer of the Year winner has the most Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart–more than any other artist–with “songs of small-town living, love and loss have resonated with a loyal fanbase” (Billboard) that have “vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). He has released 11 studio albums, most recently HIGHWAY DESPERADO, which features Aldean’s breakthrough Hot 100 chart-topping single “Try That In A Small Town,” his 28th career #1 single at Country Radio. HIGHWAY DESPERADO follows the success of Aldean’s sold out, 40+ city headlining tour of the same name, which wrapped on October 28 in Tampa, FL.

The Walmart AMP

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.

Nate Smith & Friends

Dakota

The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

The Barn Theater

Elf is a musical based on the motion picture of the same name, with a score by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. The book is adapted by Bob Martin and Thomas Meehan from the 2003 film. The musical ran on Broadway in the Christmas seasons of 2010–11 and 2012–13, in the West End in the 2015–16 season, and has also toured extensively, often during the Christmas holiday season.

Elf The Musical!!!!

Drummer, composer, and producer Nate Smith’s 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.
Smith's newest album, Kinfolk 2: See the Birds, affirms his place as one of the most dynamic drummers, insightful composers, and engaging bandleaders of his generation. Smith makes his Harris Theater debut this season with music from Kinfolk 2, bringing his adeptness across infinite genres and multiple styles to the Mix at Six series.

Drummer

Nate Smith

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Dec 12, 2025

Nate Smith · University of Iowa School of Music

Oct 4, 2025

Jason Aldean: Full Throttle Tour 2025 · iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

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