Empty Passenger Seat (Live) by Joe Martin

Nathan Abbott

TrackMay 29, 20253m

Empty Passenger Seat (Live) by Joe Martin

Nathan Abbott

TrackMay 29, 20253m

This is the live album exclusive connected to the show - Into the Valueverse - Remember this is a value for value album and the artists have put it out for free, so if you enjoyed this record? please send them some value back with a message and tell them who you are and where you are listening from. Bitcoin prefered! All of the artists and crew are #V4V enabled and almost all the value sent will go directly to them. Presented by the New Music Nudge Unit, Into the Valueverse was a groundbreaking live music event held on Friday, 23rd May 2025 at The Fickle Pickle Club in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. As the UK’s first-ever Bitcoin-powered gig, it fused cutting-edge technology with raw, independent sound in an unforgettable night of borderless, peer-to-peer performance. Live Stream Sound & Video: @iNPC Sound Engineer for the room: Joe Lamb Host and Exec Producer: Aaron Dorn (Aaron of Essex) 🎤 Lineup: Joe Martin – Americana storyteller with soul Setlist: 1. Checkmate 2. My Heart Decided For Me 3. High Gravity 4. The Jetsons 5. Crocodile Tears 6. Empty Passenger Seat Nathan Abbott – Bluesy Essex heart with a rock edge Drums: Archie Bass: Andy Carr Setlist: 1. The Big I Am 2. Jenny 3. Into the Light 4. Upside Down 5. Looking Glass 6. 50 - 1 7. Sweet Sunshine Longy – Southend rebel with electrifying punk-folk fire Drums - @Tommydrums Set list: 1. Heroes/Tape Up 2. Love Schizophrenia 3. Promise to my people 4. Back from the Abyss 5. Penthouses and Pavements 6. Careful What You Wish For 7. Don't get me Started To access the valueverse download a modern podcast app such as https://Fountain.fm or listen in via your browser using https://lnbeats.com or https://curiocaster.com The valueverse is where artists publish their music to the Bitcoin layer of the internet, allowing fans and listeners to send “boosts” (small Bitcoin payments) directly to them. It’s music in its purest form: peer-to-peer, value-for-value. Artists receive almost all of the value, with no middlemen — just music, connection, and freedom. If you want to know more then message aaron @ newmusicnudgeunit@gmail.com All photography provided by the awesome Raj - https://www.rajeshtaylor.com/into-the-valueverse-fickle-pickle-club-westcliff-on-sea Show was supported by the legends at https://AZTE.co - Get your bitcoin in seconds! https://fountain.fm - The podcast app which is revolutionising how we listen. https://bitcoinessex.co.uk - Getting everyone in the room! https://headstarts.uk - Making the idea become a reality.

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Nathan Abbott is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Southend, Essex, known for his heartfelt blend of indie, blues and folk-tinged acoustic songwriting. He has been steadily building his catalogue with original music released independently, including tracks and projects such as Into the Light and the ONE EP — all written and recorded by Abbott himself. His songs, which explore themes of introspection, resilience and connection, include titles like “Jenny,” “Looking Glass,” “Fifty to One,” “The Big I Am” and “Outside Looking In.” Many of these were featured across his early 2025 releases and recordings made available into the V4V ecosystem. A dedicated live performer, Abbott has played shows around Essex over the years, from intimate acoustic sets to pub and local festival stages, showcasing his compelling vocals and guitar work. In May 2025, he appeared at Into the Valueverse — the UK’s first Bitcoin-powered live music event — alongside Longy and Joe Martin, where fans could support artists directly using Bitcoin’s value-for-value (V4V) model. Abbott was introduced to the V4V approach through the New Music Nudge Unit, helping him grow his independent audience and embrace new ways of sharing his music.

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