Nate Query

Nate Query (b. September 5, 1973) is an American musician best known as the bassist of the Portland, Oregon indie rock band The Decemberists.[1][2] He plays electric bass, upright bass, banjo and cello.[3] He makes appearances on many albums by Portland artists, including Laura Gibson, Rebecca Gates, the Minus 5, and Laura Veirs.[4][5][6] He is also credited on Michael Zapruder's record. His former bands include Calobo and Everyday Dirt. His most recent project is the acoustic band Black Prairie with a number of other Portland artists.[7]

Query performing with The Decemberists (2009)

Personal life

Query was born in Bellevue Washington.[1] He attended Portland's West Sylvan Middle School and Lincoln High School (Portland, Oregon). He is married and has two children. His favorite book is the Tao Te Ching as translated by Stephen Mitchell, saying "I've read it 20 times and every time I learn something. Reminds me not to take things too seriously."[8] He is an avid home brewer.[9]

References
  1. "The Decemberists - Members, Albums, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. 1974-10-05. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  2. "Nate Query". The Decemberists (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  3. "The Decemberists". Nate Query Bass Rig Gear and Equipment. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  4. "Laura Gibson - Goners". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  5. "Rebecca Gates (of the Spinanes) and the Consortium played Sasquatch (stream), playing more shows (dates)". BrooklynVegan. 2016-02-11. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  6. "RSD '13 Special Release: The Minus Five featuring Curtiss A / Tim O'Reagan & Jim Boquist - Rockin' Here Tonight b/w Cozy". recordstoreday.com. 2020-06-20. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  7. "TOUR". Black Prairie. 2012-02-06. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  8. ": Inbox(1) : December 2006". the national campus and community radio report. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  9. "Nate Query". Play Da Bass. 2017-04-11. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
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