Hassan El-Tayyab, frontman of the band American Nomad and an award-winning singer-songwriter, performs an afternoon of music rooted in Americana and folk/swing traditions at radical bookstore The Potter’s House!

About the Artist: Hassan El-Tayyab, is the frontman of the band American Nomad and an award-winning singer-songwriter. He was honored as a finalist in the 2017 Telluride Troubadour Song Competition, for best vocal performance in the 2013 Berkeley Old Time Music Competition, as a finalist in the 2011 International songwriting competition, and was recognized in the 2013 and 2011 Rocky Mountain Folk Festival Songwriter Competition. Rooted in Americana and folk/swing traditions, his carefully crafted original music maintains a modern relevance. Smart songwriting, catchy lyrics, tight rhythms, rich harmonies, and strong musicianship have earned Hassan a reputation as a musician that can intrigue listeners from a wide variety of musical tastes and backgrounds. Keeping in line with the ancient troubadour tradition, his music draws from the spirit of travel and authentic life experience.