Upcoming Nathaniel Rateliff dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Who Nathaniel Rateliff is and which show you are buying
Nathaniel Rateliff is a Denver-based singer and songwriter, born in St. Louis in 1978 and raised in Hermann, Missouri. He tours in two distinct formats: with Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, a horn-driven soul and rock band on Stax Records, and as a solo performer playing quieter folk material. The official site lists the two separately, so confirm which one an event is before you buy.
The Night Sweats began in 2013 as an R&B side project. Their 2015 self-titled debut produced "S.O.B.," a stomping, hand-clapping single that reached No. 3 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 and was certified in the US (sources disagree on the certification level). "You Worry Me" (2018) reached No. 1 on the Adult Alternative Songs chart. The band's studio albums are Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats (2015), Tearing at the Seams (2018), The Future (2021) and South of Here (June 28, 2024).
Night Sweats shows versus solo sets
A Night Sweats show is a full soul revue: Joseph Pope III on bass, Mark Shusterman on keyboards, Patrick Meese on drums, Luke Mossman on guitar, and a horn section of Wesley Watkins on trumpet and Andy Wild on saxophone. The energy is dance-floor high, and "S.O.B." is the kind of song that turns a seated crowd into a standing one.
A solo show is closer to Rateliff's roots. Before the Night Sweats he led the Denver band Born in the Flood, formed in 2002, and then Nathaniel Rateliff & the Wheel from 2007, playing more personal, somber songs. His solo albums are In Memory of Loss (2010), Falling Faster Than You Can Run (2013) and And It's Still Alright (2020). Solo dates suit seated theaters and reward a quiet room.
Career milestones and live recordings
The milestones below are documented in the sources for this page. Current dates appear in the live event list on this page.
- Early stages: Rateliff shared bills with Bon Iver and Mumford & Sons and opened for The Lumineers at a 2012 presidential debate event in Denver.
- Late-night debut (August 5, 2015): the Night Sweats played The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the band's late-night television debut.
- Live at Red Rocks (November 10, 2017): a live album from Colorado's best-known amphitheater, close to the band's Denver home.
- Saturday Night Live (February 2021): Rateliff's debut on the show.
- Red Rocks 2020 (July 16, 2021): a second Red Rocks live release.
- South of Here (June 2024): the fourth Night Sweats album on Stax.
The two Red Rocks albums show where the band's home-state following is strongest.
Where to sit for Nathaniel Rateliff
Check the seating map and the event name on each listing first, since a Night Sweats date and a solo date call for different seats.
Night Sweats at amphitheaters
- Front reserved rows or pit: the closest look at the horn section and the most dancing.
- Center sections: the best sound for a large band with horns and keyboards; the mix is most balanced near the soundboard.
- Upper rows and lawns: the value choice. At outdoor venues with general-admission seating, arrival time decides where you sit, so check the event listing.
Solo shows in theaters
For a solo set, orchestra center and the front of the balcony are the picks. Avoid the rear orchestra under the balcony overhang if you want the full stage, and favor seats away from the bar areas at clubs, since quiet songs carry less over room noise.
How demand for Nathaniel Rateliff tickets behaves
Rateliff's audience overlaps with Americana, soul and adult-alternative radio, and demand is strongest in a few clear places:
- Colorado dates run hottest. Denver-area and Red Rocks shows draw the band's home following and often move first.
- Night Sweats tours draw bigger crowds than solo runs. Solo dates usually play smaller rooms with limited capacity, which can make them tight in their own way.
- Presales carry early inventory. Artist and venue presales usually open before the general on-sale.
- Weekend summer shows sell first. Friday and Saturday amphitheater dates generally move ahead of weeknights.
Resale prices can sit above or below face value and usually change as the show approaches. GoodSeats orders include free shipping. For tour announcements, see the official tour page.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Nathaniel Rateliff show with the Night Sweats or solo?
Both formats tour. The official site lists Night Sweats dates and solo dates separately, so check the event name before you buy.
Where is Nathaniel Rateliff from?
He was born in St. Louis in 1978, grew up in Hermann, Missouri, and is based in Denver, Colorado.
What is Nathaniel Rateliff's most famous song?
S.O.B., from the Night Sweats' 2015 debut on Stax Records, is the band's breakout hit. You Worry Me reached No. 1 on the Adult Alternative Songs chart in 2018.
Has Nathaniel Rateliff recorded at Red Rocks?
Yes. The Night Sweats released Live at Red Rocks in 2017 and Red Rocks 2020 in 2021.
What are the best seats for a Night Sweats show?
Center sections near the soundboard give the best sound for a band with horns and keys. The front rows are best for dancing, and upper rows or lawns are the value pick.