Natalie Brooke

Natalie Brooke is a Maryland-based virtuoso and “rock star” keyboardist leading a powerhouse four-piece band with a sound described as a high-energy mashup of Rick James and Rush. Known for her electrifying stage presence—often featuring her signature keytar—Brooke blends her classical and jazz roots with “sloshy” rock elements and fast-paced funk. Her meteoric rise in the scene has seen her sharing stages with heavyweights like Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Andy Frasco, earning a reputation for sets that never let the energy drop. Whether she is delivering percussive synth lines or soulful vocals, Brooke’s music thrives on a “grit” that pushes both her band and her audience into a space of constant motion and creative tension.