History of Nathaniel Rateliff in Timeline
Nathaniel David Rateliff is an American singer and songwriter from Denver, Colorado. His music blends folk, Americana, and vintage rhythm & blues. In addition to his solo work, which includes three albums and two EPs, he leads an R&B side project called Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, formed in 2013. With the Night Sweats, he's released one album. He also has performed and released music with another backing band, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Wheel.
October 7, 1978: Birth of Nathaniel Rateliff
Nathaniel David Rateliff was born on October 7, 1978.
2002: Formation of Born in the Flood
Nathaniel Rateliff formed the band Born in the Flood in 2002.
February 2007: Release of "If This Thing Should Spill"
Born in the Flood, Rateliff's band, released their first full-length album, "If This Thing Should Spill", in February 2007.
2007: Start of Solo and Collaborative Work
In 2007, Rateliff began recording and performing solo and with collaborator Joseph Pope III.
May 2010: Release of "In Memory of Loss" in the USA
Rateliff released "In Memory of Loss" in the USA in May 2010.
March 2011: Release of "In Memory of Loss" in the UK
Rateliff released "In Memory of Loss" in the UK in March 2011.
2011: Appearance on Later... with Jools Holland
Rateliff was featured on Later... with Jools Holland in 2011.
2012: Performance with The Lumineers
Rateliff performed with The Lumineers in Denver for the 2012 presidential election debates.
September 17, 2013: Release of "Falling Faster Than You Can Run" and Tour
On September 17, 2013, Rateliff released the album "Falling Faster Than You Can Run" and began a tour with The Lumineers and Dr. Dog.
2013: Formation of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
In 2013, Nathaniel Rateliff formed the R&B side project Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.
2013: Early Performances with The Night Sweats
Starting in 2013, Rateliff began performing with The Night Sweats in Denver and Boulder.
June 24, 2015: Release of "Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats"
On June 24, 2015, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats' self-titled album was released.
August 5, 2015: The Tonight Show Debut
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats made their late-night television debut on The Tonight Show on August 5, 2015.
November 2016: Release of "A Little More From..." EP
Rateliff released the EP "A Little More From..." in November 2016.
2016: Wayhome Festival and Austin City Limits
The band played at the Wayhome festival and Austin City Limits in 2016.
2016: Meeting Willie Nelson
The band met Willie Nelson at Farm Aid in 2016.
February 2018: "You Worry Me" Hits Number One
The single "You Worry Me" reached number one on the Adult Alternative Songs charts in February 2018.
March 9, 2018: Release of "Tearing at the Seams"
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats released their album "Tearing at the Seams" on March 9, 2018.
March 24, 2018: "Tearing at the Seams" Billboard Debut
"Tearing at the Seams" debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 11 on March 24, 2018.
June 2018: "You Worry Me" Reaches Top 10
"You Worry Me" reached the top 10 on the Alternative Songs chart in June 2018.
August 2019: Launch of "Nightstache Collection"
In August 2019, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats launched the "Nightstache Collection" cannabis line.
November 2019: Solo Tour Announcement
Rateliff announced a solo tour in November 2019.
January 8, 2020: Announcement of "And It's Still Alright"
Rateliff announced his solo album "And It's Still Alright" on January 8, 2020.
December 17, 2020: Release of "Redemption"
Rateliff released the song "Redemption" for the film "Palmer" on December 17, 2020.
2020: Support for Bernie Sanders Campaign
Rateliff and The Night Sweats performed at a Bernie Sanders campaign rally in 2020.
February 13, 2021: Saturday Night Live Performance
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats were the musical guests on Saturday Night Live on February 13, 2021.
October 22, 2021: Debut of Night Sweats Radio
Night Sweats Radio with Nathaniel Rateliff debuted on Sirius XM The Spectrum on October 22, 2021.
November 5, 2021: Release of "The Future"
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats released their third studio album, "The Future", on November 5, 2021.
2021: Saturday Night Live Debut
Rateliff made his first Saturday Night Live appearance in 2021.