Nancy Rost
Nancy Rost has been called "the love child of Tom Lehrer and Tom Waits" (KnowYourMusic.com). Her distinctive songs combine a jazz-influenced piano style with lyrics that are quirky, witty and heartfelt, often all at once.
This former toy-piano-playing street musician has garnered songwriting awards in multiple genres, including pop/rock, folk, jazz and comedy.
Her songs "Welcome to Boscobel" and "Golden Gate" appear on the compilations Made at Home and 14 Songs in 28 Days, respectively. She is currently working on a solo EP and a full-length CD with the acoustic trio Likely Stories.
Her performances often include elements of improvisation: "The laughter in the crowd is contagious, as everyone's thoughts are mixed in a tart, though refreshing, concoction of high witticisms and ardent applause." - The Capital Times