INFO: With a knack for big-bodied ambient Americana, Toledo-based Nathan Roberts and the New Birds have a subtle, candid bite that is as tender as it is sharp. Standing on the crossroads of where folk meets rock n’ roll, Robert’s soft, slightly raspy vocals weave though waves of careful instrumentation that builds without overwhelming. It’s a harmonious project all the way around, that has its scope locked in on a certain sound; and they do it well.