Nathan Stickman
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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 | stickmanmusic |
Nathan Stickman is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He performs simply as Stickman, but since the release of 2016's Transition he now uses his full name.[1]
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 Stickman to sing by improvising. He began writing and soon had a small collection of songs.[2] By graduation he had started playing the coffee shop and club circuit. After touring throughout the west he moved to Nashville, Tennessee to continue his music career.
Turn of Luck[]
Stickman's 2011 release Turn of Luck continues his self-produced recordings as a rock trio with a more straightforward sound with less processing.[3]
Futurelook[]
The 2014 release of Stickman's Futurelook continues his series of self-produced recordings from Nashville. This is still in the vein of "organic rock" but uses a new approach to his guitar work through melodic hooks.[4]
Transition[]
Transition is Stickman's 2016 release and marks a return to his folk rock sound. The album marks a new period focusing on solo acoustic performances after many years fronting a band.[5] It was recorded during a long hiatus while in California. Transition marks Stickman's ninth studio album, and is the first record to use his full name.[6]
Critical reception[]
In a series called "Face the Music" in the Nashville Scene, Marie Yarbrough wrote, "Lyrically poetic, Stickman sings about everyday joys and frustrations with endearing optimism."[7] Ryan Heinsius from the Arizona Daily Sun said Stickman's "diversity and heartfelt songwriting enables him to connect with his listeners while maintaining a grounded, honest sound."[8]
The Roanoke Times called his music "laid-back melodic rock."[9] The Arizona Daily Sun said his "sound combines elements of folk and country with radio-friendly rock."[10] San Diego Magazine described his music as "laid-back acoustic, melodic country rock."[11]
The Arizona Awards named Stickman among the top five songwriters and top five albums of the year in 2002.[12]
Discography[]
- Transition (2016)
- 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 (July 2, 2009). "Stickman plays his own brand of rock music". 23 (33). The Loafer. p. 7. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
- ^ "Nathan Stickman Bio". Retrieved September 19, 2009.
- ^ "Turn of Luck album on CDbaby". CDbaby. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
- ^ "Futurelook album on CDbaby". CDbaby. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ "Nathan Stickman news". Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- ^ "Transition album on CDbaby". CDbaby. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- ^ Yarbrough, Marie (September 3, 2004). "Face the Music: Nathan Stickman". Nashville Scene. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
- ^ Heinsius, Ryan (July 6, 2003). "Nathan Stickman:Just Passing Through". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ^ Dickens, Tad (May 6, 2010). "Top Tickets: Some of the weeks best live music". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
- ^ Heinsius, Ryan (July 6, 2003). "Nathan Stickman: Just Passing Through". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ^ "Cafe 21 Live Music". San Diego Magazine. June 8, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
- ^ "And the nomineees are: Arizona Awards for Musical Excellence fall into 23 categories". Arizona Daily Sun. October 7, 2002. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
External links[]
- American rock guitarists
- American male guitarists
- American rock songwriters
- American rock singers
- American harmonica players
- Rhythm guitarists
- Living people
- Musicians from Phoenix, Arizona
- University of Arizona alumni
- Singer-songwriters from Tennessee
- Guitarists from Arizona
- Guitarists from Tennessee
- American male singer-songwriters
- Singer-songwriters from Arizona