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Nathaniel Rateliff

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.

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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: Meeting Willie Nelson

The band met Willie Nelson at Farm Aid in 2016.

2016: Wayhome Festival and Austin City Limits

The band played at the Wayhome festival and Austin City Limits 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.