Nathan Stickman
| Nathan Stickman | |
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Stickman performing at 12th and Porter in Nashville, TN. 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nathan Stickman |
| Also known as | Stickman |
| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Genres |
Rock Folk Rock Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments |
Vocals Guitar Harmonica |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Associated acts |
Stickman Stickman Band |
| Website | www.stickmanmusic.com |
| Notable instruments | |
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Rickenbacker 360 Gibson J-45 National resonator guitar | |
Nathan Stickman is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who plays his own brand of rock music which falls under the category of Adult Alternative or AAA. He performs under the mononym of Stickman.[1] Recently stated by The Roanoke Times "laid-back melodic rock."[2] Also the Arizona Daily Sun said his "sound combines elements of folk and country with radio-friendly rock."[3] Stickman was awarded for musical excellence in Arizona for "top 5 songwriter" and "top 5 album of the year."[4]
Background
Nathan Stickman is from Phoenix, Arizona and began playing the guitar in college at the University of Arizona. One day when he was in the park, a homeless man asked to play his guitar. The man then told Nathan to sing by improvising, at that moment the songwriter in him was born. From there Stickman began writing and soon had a small collection of songs.[5] By graduation he started playing the coffee shop and club circuit. After touring throughout the west he moved to Nashville, Tennessee to continue his music career.
In a series called "Face the Music" in the Nashville Scene, Marie Yarbrough states "Lyrically poetic, Stickman sings about everyday joys and frustrations with endearing optimism." [6] Ryan Heinsius from the Arizona Daily Sun said his "diversity and heartfelt songwriting enables him to connect with his listeners while maintaining a grounded, honest sound." [7]
Turn of Luck
Stickman's 2011 release Turn of Luck continues his self produced recordings as a rock trio with a more straight forward sound with less processing. Nathan Stickman currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee carving out his own niche in a town that seldom breaks the mold.[8]
Futurelook
The 2014 release of Stickman's Futurelook continues his series of self produced recordings from Nashville. Still in the vain of "organic rock" but uses a new approach to his guitar work through melodic hooks.[9]
Discography
- Futurelook (2014)
- Turn of Luck (2011)
- Tunnel Vision (2010)
- Trial and Error (2009)
- Pocket of Clouds (2006)
- Just Passing Through (2003)
- Walking with a Smile (2001)
- Acoustic Empathy (1997)
References
- ↑ Tate, Luci (2009-07-28). "Stickman plays his own brand of rock music". The Loafer, volume 23, issue 33, page 7. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ↑ Dickens, Tad (2010-05-06). "Top Tickets: Some of the weeks best live music". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved 2010-06-17.
- ↑ Heinsius, Ryan (2003-07-06). "Nathan Stickman: Just Passing Through". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
- ↑ "And the nomineees are: Arizona Awards for Musical Excellence fall into 23 categories". Arizona Daily Sun. 2002-10-07. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
- ↑ "Nathan Stickman Bio". Retrieved 2009-09-19.
- ↑ Yarbrough, Marie (2004-09-30). "Face the Music: Nathan Stickman". Nashville Scene. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ↑ Heinsius, Ryan (2003-07-06). "Nathan Stickman:Just Passing Through". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
- ↑ "Turn of Luck album on CDbaby". CDbaby. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
- ↑ "Futurelook album on CDbaby". CDbaby. Retrieved 2014-04-04.