Nathaniel Rateliff — RoadyGoat Artist Profile

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Region: Ozark Highlands Conference: Plains Regional Rank: #6

• Rateliff spent his youth in Hermann, Missouri, a town known for its German heritage and wineries.
• A broken-down 1963 Hammond organ inspired Rateliff to shift his sound towards soul and R&B.
• His band, The Night Sweats, originally formed as a drunken joke during an open mic night.
• Rateliff's musical journey began playing drums in a Pentecostal church in Hermann, Missouri.
• He moved to Denver seeking work, initially landscaping before music fully consumed him.
• The Night Sweats formed after Rateliff nearly abandoned music following a decade of solo work.
• His breakout hit, "S.O.B.," was ironically written while battling alcohol withdrawal.
• Van Morrison's raw, soulful delivery heavily influenced Rateliff's vocal style.
• Rateliff revitalized soul and blues with a modern, honest lyrical approach.
• He collaborated with Margo Price on "Hey Mama," showcasing his versatility.
• Rateliff's music has soundtracked pivotal scenes in popular TV shows like 'Suits'.
• He founded the Marigold Project, supporting community and economic development.
• Denver's vibrant music scene provided fertile ground for Rateliff's unique sound to flourish.

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Hermann, MO