From Hospital Bed to Center Stage: Nathan Cavalieri’s Comeback

Episode 203 features Nathan Cavalieri in a wide-ranging conversation about his rise as a child guitar prodigy, his battle with childhood leukemia, iconic moments with Mark Knopfler and B.B. King, and the hard road back from burnout and anxiety.

The episode covers Nathan’s creative evolution, his new Stripped Down, Amped Up tour, livestreaming and songwriting process, and his message about vulnerability, resilience, and the healing power of music.

Diagnosed with leukemia as a child, music became his refuge and lifeline—fueling the emotional depth that now defines his performances. His return to the stage in 2019 marked a major turning point, as he re‑emerged with a storytelling‑driven show that blends world‑class musicianship with humour, vulnerability, and lived experience. In recent years, Cavaleri has continued pushing beyond his blues roots with Demons and his latest evolution, Miracles, an album that unapologetically stretches into surf‑rock grit and psychedelic textures. Supported by sold‑out tours and collaborations with KALEO, The Allman Betts Band, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Nathan has solidified his place as one of Australia’s most dynamic live artists.

Join in the LIVE chat with Nathan on Tuesday 10th February from 8:00pm AEDT