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Nicholas Bryan Trammell, better known by his stage name Nic Nassuet and also known professionally as Nick Ortiz-Trammell, is an American gothic-folk musician based in Hollywood, California.
Nic Nassuet | |
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| Birth name | Nicholas Bryan Trammell |
| Also known as | Nick Ortiz-Trammell |
| Origin | Denver, Colorado |
| Genres | Folk, gothic rock, alternative rock, indie rock, indie |
| Labels | Dolor Records |
| Website | Nic Nassuet |
Career
editAfter years of work with theater group PHAMALY[1][2][3][4] and as a part of the SAG-AFTRA national communications committee where he was noted for facilitating SAG eligibility,[5][6][7] Nassuet's debut album Eleutherios was released in 2015 to critical acclaim.[8][9][10] Jetset Magazine described his debut release as "[a] blend of Celtic, blues, rock, folk, grunge and goth" that "explores and transcends his [Nassuet's] musical boundaries with a true sense of freedom."[11] He also saw radio play on a variety of independent stations.[12][13]
Musical style
editThe Huffington Post,[9][14] has referred to his signature style as "Gothic Folk", a moniker echoed in a June 2015 review by Guardian Liberty Voice.[15] The Global Music Awards gave Nassuet a gold medal for "Alternative Rock Gothic Folk".[16] Review Fix said that Nassuet "put a definable face on the gothic rock genre."[17] Blogcritics compared his style to the Celtic music, Operatic Rock, and Grunge genres.[18] and Big Sky State Buzz said that Eleutherios contained "hints of rock and roll."[19] Nassuet's music has been compared to Jim Morrison,[20] Jeff Buckley,[21] Nick Drake,[20][21][22] Richie Havens,[21] Lindsay Buckingham,[21] and Danny Elfman,[17] Meanwhile, his singing has garnered comparisons to singers like Lindsey Buckingham,[21] Axl Rose,[19][21] and Kate Bush.[citation needed]
Discography
editThroe (2015, Dolor Records)[23]
Eleutherios (2015, Dolor Records)[24]
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Nominated Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards[25] | "She Rides Moonlight" | Best Americana/Folk/Acoustic Song | Nominated |
| 2015 | International Music And Entertainment Association Awards[26][27] | "The Giver" | Alternative Song Of The Year | Won |
| "Eleutherios" | Alternative Album Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Folk Artist Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Adult Contemporary Artist Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| "Down" | Adult Contemporary Song Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | "Immured" | Best Americana/Alternative Rock Song | Won | |
| "The Nothing" | Best Folk/Alternative Rock Song | Won | ||
| "Black Dress" | Best Alternative/Acoustic Rock Song | Won | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Best Rock Album | Won | ||
| 2015 | Australian Songwriters Association[28] | "Black Dress" | International | Nominated |
| 2015 | Global Music Awards[29][30] | "Eleutherios" | Emerging Artist | Won |
| "Eleutherios" | Album | Won | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Alternative Rock: Gothic Folk | Won | ||
| 2015 | Indie Music Awards[31][32] | "When It Falls" | Best Alternative Male Artist | Won |
| "Immured" | Best Male Folk Artist | Nominated | ||
| "The Nothing" | Nominated | |||
| "Immured" | Best Folk Recording | Nominated | ||
| "She Rides The Moonlight" | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards[33] | "Down" | Best Alternative Artist | Won |
| "The Giver" | Nominated | |||
| "Down" | Best Alternative Song | Nominated | ||
| "The Giver" | Nominated | |||
| "How The Gods Kill" | Best Alternative Demo | Nominated | ||
| "Down" | Best Alternative Recording | Nominated | ||
| "The Giver" | Nominated | |||
| "The Giver" | Best Alternative Band | Nominated | ||
| "Down" | Nominated | |||
| "Down" | Best Folk Artist | Nominated | ||
| "The Giver" | Nominated | |||
| "How The Gods Kill" | Best Folk Demo | Nominated | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Album Of The Year | Nominated |
Honors
editProclamation of Heroism, Denver city council.[34]
Nic Nassuet Day, May 22, 2016, Issued by proclamation of the Mayor of Denver[35]
Diploma of Merit, Association of the Knights of St. Sylvester[36]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Side Show Gets 3 1/2 Stars". Denver Post. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ "Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League Announces Cast for Man of La Mancha". Denver Post. American Towns. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ "Stage Door: The Diviners". 303 Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ "PHAMALY Scores Another Hit with Innovative Man of La Mancha". North Denver Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ "SAG-AFTRA - Spring 2014". digital.copcomm.com. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
- ^ Salomon, Andrew (March 22, 2016). "SAG Eligibility: The DIY Way". Backstage.com. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
- ^ "New Media is Creating Easier SAG Eligibility". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
- ^ "Eleutherios Album Review". Contact Music. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ a b "Interview: Nic Nassuet". Huffington Post. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ "An Interview With Nic Nassuet". Carpe Nocturne. 10: 156–157. Fall 2015.
- ^ "LA Goth Rocker Nic Nassuet Explores His Creative Freedom in "Eleutherios"". JetsetMag.com. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ^ The Morning Brew March 27th, 2015. The Morning Brew. 92.6 The Blitz. San Francisco. March 27, 2015. Radio.
- ^ "Backstage Pass Radio Lunchtime Concert Series - Show #1 of 2015!". BlogTalkRadio. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
- ^ "On the Culture Front: Music from the Underground, Part Five". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
- ^ Klamt, Layla (June 10, 2015). "Nic Nassuet Brings Goth Sensibility to Folk [Review]". Guardian Liberty Voice. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
- ^ "Profile: Nic Nassuet". www.globalmusicawards.com. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ a b "Nic Nassuet 'Eleutherios' Review: Gothic Poetry". Review Fix. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ "Music Review: Nic Nassuet – 'Eleutherios'". Blogcritics. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ a b "Nic Nassuet's album 'Eleutherios' takes you on a raw journey down some emotional avenues". Big Sky State Buzz. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- ^ a b "Nic Nassuet - "She Rides Moonlight"". Papercut Magazine. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f "Nic Nassuet strips everything down to the essentials of pure beauty!". JamSphere. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ "On the Culture Front: Music from the Underground, Part Five". The Huffington Post. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ "Nic Nassuet to Release "Throe" – a Collection of Rediscovered Gems, on October 31". Jamsphere. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ^ "Eleutherios Nic Nassuet". Eleutherios. Itunes. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ^ "Hollywood Music In Media Awards Nominees 2015". Hollywood Music In Media Awards. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ "IMEA Awards Winners 2015". IMEA Awards. IMEA. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ "IMEA Awards 2015 Nominees". IMEA Awards. IMEA. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ "ASA National Songwriting Contest 2015 Top 30 Results". ASA National Songwriting Contests. ASA. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ "An Album of the Year? Los Angeles Goth Rocker Nic Nassuet's New Record Eleutherios Selected by Global Music Awards". ReleaseWire. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "ProfileNicNassuet". www.globalmusicawards.com. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
- ^ "IMCA4 Alternative". www.theindiemusicchannel.com. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
- ^ "IMCA4 Folk". www.theindiemusicchannel.com. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
- ^ "5th Annual Indie Music Channel Awards". The Indie Music Channel. Retrieved 2016-04-25.
- ^ "Resolution No. 62, Series of 2005: Thanking the Guardian Angels and Denver Police for a Life Saved" (PDF). The Council of the City and County of Denver. October 11, 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 25, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
- ^ "DENVER MAYOR DECLARES MAY 22 'NIC NASSUET DAY'". Mayor's Office of the City and County of Denver. May 22, 2016. Archived from the original on December 19, 2017. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ^ "Cerimonia Maggio 28". Associazione Cavalieri di San Silvestro. May 28, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
