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. Nancy is known internationally for her participation in songwriting marathons and her versatility as a collaborator. Nancy is also known for her adventurous performances: "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
Discography:
Likely Stories, Likely Stories March 2009 This is the debut album of chamber-folk trio Likely Stories (Nancy Rost, Tracy Jane Comer, Dave Schindele.)
Auto-Pseudo-Mondo July 2008 Lyrics by Nancy Rost, Chords by Tim Wille and Paul Turrell; interpretations by 18 different artists internationally.
14 Songs in 28 Days, Vol. 4, FAWM.ORG February 2009 Compilation of songs written for February Album Writing Month; featuring three "Auto-Pseudo-Mondo" bonus tracks with Nancy's lyrics.
14 Songs in 28 Days, Vol. 3, FAWM.ORG February 2008 Compilation of songs written by various artists for February Album Writing Month; featuring Nancy's song "Golden Gate".
Made at Home, Vol. 2, Madison Songwriters Group December 2005 Compilation featuring Nancy's song "Welcome to Boscobel".
Four Februarys, Phil Norman January 2011 - CD by Roanoke, Va. performing songwriter Phil Norman, includes Phil and Nancy's co-written song "Changed My Name".
The Hard Way, Eric Agner January 2010 CD by Baltimore Americana artist Eric Agner, includes Eric and Nancy's co-written song "Where I Am".
Speedwritten, Helen Robertson June 2009 Download album by English performing songwriter Helen Robertson; features Nancy on banjo, harmonica, and backing vocals on several songs.
Ship of State, Mike Skliar May 2009 CD by New York songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Skliar; features Mike and Nancy's song "Helen" and backing vocals by Nancy.
Fifty Miles Away, Michael Gutierrez-May June 2011 CD by Boston folk artist Michael Gutierrez-May; features Nancy on piano.
Binary for Babies, Errol Elumir & Friends December 2009 CD of kids' songs by Toronto songwriter Errol Elumir; includes Errol and Nancy's co-written duet "Sing Together".
The Discovery, LJ Montgomery 2009 CD by Annapolis composer; includes LJ and Nancy's co-write "Footnote".
Because We Can, Andina & Rich September 2005 CD by Midwestern variety duo Andina & Rich features backing vocals by Nancy.