Nataly Lola

Nataly Lola is an award-winning singer-songwriter, composer, and independent recording artist from California’s Central Coast. Known for her warm, eclectic style and unmistakable voice, she has become a cherished presence in the region’s music scene. For nearly 20 years, she has poured her heart into every performance, playing guitar and ukulele in over 200 shows each year at many of the region’s most prestigious venues.

A native of San Luis Obispo County, Nataly was fortunate to grow up in a deeply musical family. Her mother, Melody, taught her to sing and play music from a very young age. Her influences range widely and include Blondie, The Go-Go's, Joni Mitchell, The Temptations, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, Cyndi Lauper, Van Morrison, and The Cranberries. Nataly’s eclectic style is sure to satisfy any listener, covering hits from all eras and genres with her own unique acoustic twist.

Nataly’s debut self-titled album was produced by the late, great Randy Rigby—a Platinum Award-winning producer, Grammy member, and nominee. Her original music regularly receives local airplay on The Krush 92.5. In November 2017, her song “Meet Me at Midnight” won 2nd place at the New Times Music Awards.

Nataly has performed with Zach Carothers of the Grammy-winning band Portugal. The Man, as well as with Randy Rigby, the Platinum-awarded producer and 2013 Grammy participant. She has also shared the bill with Tom Higgenson of The Plain White T’s.

She has been a featured artist at Sunset Magazine’s annual lifestyle festival, Savor The Central Coast, and was spotlighted as the featured singer-songwriter at the iconic SLO Concerts in the Plaza.

Nataly’s full band, Ghost\Monster, has appeared at numerous local concert series, including headlining the Wildflower Triathlon—a major event drawing over 35,000 athletes and spectators. The band has also been selected to headline prominent city concert series such as the SLO Concerts in the Plaza, as well as summer concert series in Solvang, Templeton, Nipomo, Atascadero, Paso Robles, and Santa Maria.

In 2021, Ghost\Monster released their full-length album New Stars, New Skies. Her original song “Nice Guys” won a New Times Music Award for Best Rock/Alternative Song, and in 2022, the album was honored with an NTMA placement for Best Album of the Year.

Beyond performing and composing, Nataly is also an active dancer and actress, and she dedicates time to supporting multiple nonprofit organizations.