Nathan Stickman

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Nathan Stickman
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Stickman performing in the Gaslamp District San Diego, CA.
Background information
Birth nameNathan Stickman
Also known asStickman
Origin Phoenix, Arizona
GenresRock
Folk rock
Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
guitar
harmonica
Years active1997–present
Labels Independent
Website stickmanmusic.com

Nathan Stickman is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He formerly performed under the name Stickman, but since the release of 2016's Transition he now uses his full name. [1]

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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 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 Daily Sunsaid 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

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References

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