For a guy who claims to have never set foot in Texas, Denver's John Nathan sounds suspiciously like an Austin alumni.

His CD Party of One combines the influences of lone star heroes Willie, Joe Ely, and Steve Miller with his west coast roots as easily as a tumbleweed crosses the blacktop.

From the savaging of an old flame ("My Old Girlfriend Looks Like Hell") to the celebration of a new one ("Because You're Mine") you'll relate to the music of a new songwriting star on the rise.

Click here for music samples from the CD.