Career Timeline of Nathaniel Rateliff: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Nathaniel Rateliff, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Nathaniel David Rateliff is an American singer-songwriter known for his blend of folk, Americana, and vintage rhythm & blues. Based in Denver, Colorado, he fronts the R&B side project Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, formed in 2013. Rateliff has an established solo career with three studio albums, two EPs, and one album released as Nathaniel Rateliff & the Wheel.
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1996: Move to Denver
In 1996, Rateliff traveled to Denver for a missionary trip and later moved there permanently with Joseph Pope III, forming the band Born in the Flood.
2002: Formation of Born in the Flood
In 2002, Rateliff formed Born in the Flood, achieving local success in Denver.
February 2007: Release of 'If This Thing Should Spill'
In February 2007, Born in the Flood released their first full-length album, If This Thing Should Spill.
2007: Focus Shift to Solo Work
In 2007, Rateliff started focusing on solo performances and recordings with Joseph Pope III while still performing with Born in the Flood.
May 2010: Release of 'In Memory of Loss' in the USA
In May 2010, Nathaniel Rateliff released 'In Memory of Loss' in the USA on Rounder Records, recorded with producer Brian Deck.
March 2011: Release of 'In Memory of Loss' in the UK
In March 2011, Nathaniel Rateliff released 'In Memory of Loss' in the UK on Decca.
2011: Appearance on 'Later... with Jools Holland'
In 2011, Rateliff was featured on the late-night music television series 'Later... with Jools Holland' on BBC.
2012: Sharing Stage with The Lumineers
In 2012, Rateliff shared the stage with various artists, including The Lumineers, in Denver for the United States presidential election debates.
September 17, 2013: Release of 'Falling Faster Than You Can Run' and Tour
On September 17, 2013, Rateliff released 'Falling Faster Than You Can Run' on Mod y Vi Records and began a tour with The Lumineers and Dr. Dog.
2013: Formation of The Night Sweats
In 2013, Nathaniel Rateliff formed an R&B side project called the Night Sweats as a backing band.
2013: Embarking on a Soulful Sound
In 2013, Rateliff, while continuing his other projects, started exploring a more upbeat, soulful sound with Joseph Pope III and others.
June 24, 2015: Announcement of 'Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats' album
On June 24, 2015, the self-titled album 'Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats' was announced via Stax Records, with "S.O.B." as the lead single.
August 5, 2015: Late-Night Television Debut
On August 5, 2015, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats made their late-night television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
November 2016: Release of 'A Little More From...' EP
In November 2016, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats released the 8-track EP 'A Little More From...'.
2016: Performances at Wayhome and Austin City Limits
In 2016, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats played Ontario's Wayhome festival and Austin City Limits.
February 2018: "You Worry Me" Hits Number One
In February 2018, "You Worry Me", the lead single from Tearing at the Seams, hit number one on the Adult Alternative Songs charts.
March 9, 2018: Release of 'Tearing at the Seams'
On March 9, 2018, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats released their album 'Tearing at the Seams'. The band recorded 18 songs and eventually produced seven to eight new songs for the album.
March 24, 2018: 'Tearing at the Seams' Debuts on Billboard 200
On March 24, 2018, 'Tearing at the Seams' debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200.
June 2018: "You Worry Me" in Top 10 on Alternative Songs Chart
In June 2018, "You Worry Me" reached the top 10 on the Alternative Songs chart.
August 2019: Launch of "Nightstache Collection"
In August 2019, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats launched a limited cannabis cartridge line titled "Nightstache Collection" in collaboration with Willie's Reserve.
November 2019: Announcement of Solo Tour
In November 2019, Rateliff announced a solo tour to support a new solo album via Stax Records.
January 8, 2020: Announcement of 'And It's Still Alright' album
On January 8, 2020, Rateliff announced 'And It's Still Alright', his first solo album in nearly seven years, to be released February 14 via Stax Records.
December 17, 2020: Release of "Redemption"
On December 17, 2020, Rateliff released "Redemption", a new song he wrote for the Apple Original film, Palmer.
February 13, 2021: Saturday Night Live performance
On February 13, 2021, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats were the featured musical guests on Saturday Night Live.
October 22, 2021: Debut of Night Sweats Radio
On October 22, 2021, Sirius XM The Spectrum introduced Night Sweats Radio with Nathaniel Rateliff, airing new episodes every Friday.
November 5, 2021: Release of 'The Future' album
On November 5, 2021, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats released their third studio album, 'The Future', via Stax Records.
2021: Saturday Night Live Performance
In early 2021, Rateliff appeared in his first Saturday Night Live performance on February 13.
June 28, 2024: Release of 'South of Here'
On June 28, 2024, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats released their fourth studio album, South of Here, on Stax Records.
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