Begun like all great bands - the result of a drunken boast gone horribly wrong Free Lobster Buffet has since taken the DC area by storm with its unique, audience-interactive lounge style and hard edged Pop/Rock/Ska music. The Buffet's irreverent originals and high-energy cover versions of everything from Green Day to Dylan have thrilled audiences in major clubs, private parties and prominent music festivals.

Nathan Havner is the voice of the Buffet. With a background in classical piano and folk guitar, his style combines the soulful and the soaring with enough searing and screaming to please the kids. Buffet bassist Chris Boesen cut his teeth in the mid-80's metal Mecca of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chris leads the way in fashion sense and energy and is widely known as the "hardest rocking lobbyist on Capitol Hill."  

The remaining lobsters include Chris Swearingen on drums, Phil Jones and Mark Iverson on trombone, Cameron Seip on trumpet and vocals. The (second) Chris adds the beat while Phil, Mark and Cam add the dimension on the horns. The ocean is richer for their presence.