Live music

Concerts & musical appearances

Music helps open the heart. My live concerts are a space to experience togetherness, healing, and rest — whether you’re filling a ballroom or a living room.

Where I play

From national summits to living rooms

I perform for conferences, healthcare systems, grief communities, and private gatherings. The room changes. The work is the same: create a space where people can settle, feel, and be together.

With my wife Heather, I founded Music in Residence — a nonprofit that brings live music into homes and communities across Oak Park and beyond, paying artists a living wage and strengthening local connection through intimate concerts (soirées).

If you’re an event planner, an organizational leader, or want to host a concert in your home for your community, get in touch.

Nathan Peterson performing with guitar
Nathan Peterson in black and white at a home concert

Ways to host

Three formats that work

Conference concert

A full set or shorter musical appearance woven into your summit, retreat, or annual meeting — alone or paired with an opener or keynote.

Inquire

Home / community concert

An evening of songs and presence for friends, neighbors, or your organization — the living-room scale where connection is easiest.

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Music in Residence soirée

Host through our nonprofit network: we match hosts and local artists, support the evening, and keep artists paid sustainably.

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What people say

Atmosphere that lands

“I greatly appreciated Nathan’s contribution to our Annual Conference. His musical talent, honesty, and caring spirit were just what people needed.”

Andy McNiel Co-Founder and Executive Partner, The Satori Group

“Nathan’s wonderful performance added a nice touch to our annual conference, and his music was well-received by our attendees. We appreciate the professionalism he brought to the event.”

Gretchen James-Halter Director of Training and Development, RSNA

“I was suffering with depression and didn’t know where to turn. Your music gave me hope. When I feel depressed, I play your music and it helps calm me.”

Audience member

Booking

Now booking

Tell me about your room, your people, and the feeling you want the evening to leave behind.

Oak Park / Chicago · Traveling · Living rooms to national stages