Natalie Merchant’s members met in 1986. The lead singer wanted to start a group since he was in grade school. The lead singer used to listen to radio constantly as a child. Natalie Merchant began singing at Deputy, a local club. The group used to practice at the lead singer's garage.

Natalie Merchant was discovered after their single was heard on K90.5. The band group played festivals, parties, bars, really just about anywhere that would take them. Natalie Merchant were sure they were not going to be a one hit wonder after their single became popular. The band is on tour constantly, performing before sold out audiences nightly.

Natalie Merchant realized that the possibility of living life as actual musicians was a distinct possibility in 1981, as soon as Linda Teisberg started the group’s first fan club. The fan club grew quickly from a few dozen members in a few cities to a few thousand across the country.

Members of Natalie Merchant hope this next tour brings in more fans than ever. The band is in the second leg of the tour promoting for their newest album. The new project from Natalie Merchant is the band's fifth release.

Generally, critics have commended Natalie Merchant for their playfulness with the crowd during live performances. A music critic from Springfield, Don Orsino, has always been impressed with band’s effort every show. Natalie Merchant’s most current album has received excellent praise from Ralph Piper, a music critic out of Houston, and Evan Quinn, from Concord.

Natalie Merchant knows to play both the old and the new at their shows. The group has a love affair with Kansas City so they are sure to stop by and play a show whenever they are touring. TheSeats.com allows fans to stop at one place online and find all the information they need. The site has Natalie Merchant tickets, the touring schedule, and seating charts for concerts.