About Nina Mae Harper
Somewhere just south of Folk, north of Americana, a little bit west of Country and occasionally close to The Blues is the musical place singer/songwriter Nina Mae Harper calls home.
Originally from The Netherlands, love took Nina far north to Aberdeen in Scotland for 12 years before she re-located to Valencia, Spain in 2018.
Nina writes grown-up songs chronicling the universal truths of modern, “grown-up” love – the elation, the heartache, uncertainty and big midlife question of ´Is this all ?´ She also explores themes such as the search for truth and freedom, and darker topics like depression — always from a feminine and mature perspective.
With a noticeable nod to the timeless storytelling and music of Bob Dylan, Neil Young and other folk giants, Nina also draws inspiration from the melancholic bluesy melodies of new and cult female singer-songwriters like Eilen Jewell, Imelda May and Lucinda Williams.
Nina Mae Harper is a member of the Academia de la Música de España
The Band
Vocals & Guitar: Nina Mae Harper (Netherlands)
Electric Guitar: Toni Saiz (Spain)
Bass guitar: Carel de Neeve (Netherlands)
Drums/ percussion: David Rowley (Australia)
Guitarist Toni Saiz has refined his technique over many years playing with a wide range of local bands in the region, including the legendary Valencian rockabilly group Blue Moon, with whom he participated in the album Antología.
Carel de Neeve, a Dutch bass player, built an extensive career before relocating to Valencia. Passionate about blues, blues rock, and 1970s pop, he has performed internationally with various bands, including a European tour with Magic Frankie, opening for B.B. King.
Drummer David Rowley, originally from Sydney (Australia), has had a long career playing with cult bands in his home country, alongside future or former members of The Bad Seeds, Helmet, The Lime Spiders, and The Died Pretty. He was also part of Salvation Sunday, signed to Polydor UK, with whom he toured extensively throughout the UK.
Nina Mae Harper 