5 years ago, when I was living in NYC, I crossed paths with an Australian gentleman named Nathan Leigh Jones through the marvelous world of Couchsurfing. I was so enamored by him that on the very first night we met I proposed. Of course, I had my motives other than him genuinely being one of the nicest people I had ever met and easy on the eyes (mainly I wanted to live in Australia), however I think after you are done reading this post you will want to do the same thing!
For those of you who have been following my blog for a while, you already know that music is a big part of my life. That is why I usually have a “song of the post,” because I think combing music with words is incredibly powerful. I knew that Nathan was a musician, but it was not until he returned to NYC the following year to further pursue his musical career and I offered to let him “surf my couch” that I became intimately acquainted with his music. I just so happened to have a piano (I play myself) that he would use to practice with and conduct small private concerts on in my apartment. The first day I heard him sing I officially became his #1 fan.
Nathan and I at a Yankees game.
Over the years I have had the pleasure to watch Nathan’s career blossom and I truly believe that he will be a household name soon. One of the things that we passionately share in common is our love for New York City. Shortly before he met me, he wrote a song entitled, “New York Tonight.” And I am excited to announce that Nathan has kindly offered a sneak peak of the song to all of my fabulous readers. Not only do you get to listen to the world premiere before anyone else, he also recorded a brief intro specifically for My Beautiful Adventures. Are you ready to propose yet? Well, if not take a listen and then I think you will be!
As you are reading this, Nathan is in the air headed to where else but NYC to celebrate the release of his first CD (congrats my dear friend!). If you want to check out more about Nathan and his music you can visit his website, tweet him, or Facebook him. He loves to interact with his fans, thus I strongly encourage you to get in touch.
PS Nathan will be attending my upcoming wedding and performing my favorite song on his CD, “Beautiful You,” as a wedding present!
Wow, I love Nathan’s song! It’s perfect for traveling. He’s so talented.
Awww I know he’s going to love hearing that and I totally agree!!!
Ummm hot hot hot!
Sooo hot!
Love this! And that accent, too!
Glad to hear you loved it! Yeah, the accent is perfection. I guess that’s why I dated an Aussie for 2 years???
Seriously, you are the luckiest woman alive! You have the coolest friends. Can’t believe he’s playing at your freaking wedding!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awww, I AM a lucky girl no doubt! I can’t wait for my wedding. Nathan is the icing on the cake!!!
Oh girl, this is wonderful! I’m so glad you met him all those years ago and that he is your true and dear friend after all your adventures.
Can’t wait to listen to his music when I get home tonight! 
I’m sooo glad I met him too! He’s such a special part of my life. Wait until you hear the song!!! I know that Aussies hold a special place in your heart.
What an awesome guy!
SUCH an awesome guy!!!
It’s so awesome that you met through couchsurfing of all things!
Yes, so awesome!!!!! I <3 CS!
Yay!! I love people who inspire!!
Me too and Nathan is one of them for me!
Fantastic song, I love it. And such a great story. It just shows you never know who you’ll meet when you travel.
Never know and I looove that!!! I have met the majority of my best friends from traveling. I’m glad you enjoyed the song!
I’m about to turn into one of those screaming 13 year old girls. He’s fantastic!
Let me know when his album is out!
Hahaha so cute! I think it’s out, because today is his CD release party!!! Check his website or itunes?
His voice is amazing!
Agreed!
Not only is his music great (love that song), but he’s ADORABLE!
I know I’m biased, but I TOTALLY agree!
Great introduction, very talented!
Glad you enjoyed him!!!
Oh how amazing! I love how travel lets you meet some of the most awesome people.
It truly does, probably my favorite thing about traveling!!!
That will be an awesome site. Hope that you are planning to video his performance at the wedding.
I will figure out a way to make it happen for sure! His performance MUST be recorded!!!
Wow, love this song! I can definitely see why you became is #1 fan immediately. Thanks much for sharing.
Awww awesome comment!!! Big hugs!
[...] After the song finished, it was time for one of the highlight’s of the evening: my dear friend, Nathan Leigh Jones, performed his song, “Beautiful You.” If you do not know the endearing story behind our friendship, you can read it here. [...]