Natalie Gelman

Natalie Gelman (born July 17, 1985[1]) is an American folk-pop singer and songwriter.[2] Gelman is mainly known for her strong vocals, and has released four albums. Natalie regularly tours southern California and the United States at various venues and festivals. She has opened for Bon Jovi and played at Carnegie Hall.[3]

Natalie Gelman
Gelman performing in 2017
Background information
Born (1985-07-17) July 17, 1985
OriginNew York City
GenresRock, indie pop, pop, folk rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano, ukulele
Years active2002–present
Websitenataliegelman.com

History

Gelman was born and raised in New York.[4] Her parents are both musicians: father a violinist and her mother a pianist. They both encouraged her musical aspirations with classical training. Gelman wrote her first song when she was 11 years old,[5] and picked up the guitar in high school.[6] She started seriously performing at the age of 17, eventually busking on New York City Subway platforms. In 2006 after the release of her self-titled album, she started a 1,500-mile (2,400 km) tour from Miami to New York city on rollerblades to promote the album and support Children International.[7] The trip took 48 days.[8] Gelman graduated from the University of Miami in 2006 with a Bachelor of Music.[9] After multiple attempts,[10][11] she was ultimately accepted into the MTA's Music Under New York program.[5]

She released her first self-titled LP in 2006. Her second album, an EP, produced by Charlie Midnight and Mark Needham, was released in 2013. The music video for the song "Most the While" was selected for the 2014 New Media Film Festival.[12]

Gelman began a month-long tour with Alyse Black on July 16, 2014 through Washington state, Oregon and Montana.

On July 17, 2014 she started a crowdfunding campaign to fund a full-length LP.[13]

On February 28, 2017 Natalie was chosen to open for Bon Jovi at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento as part of his This House Is Not For Sale Tour.[14] [15]

In 2020 she was selected to play at the Folk Alliance International in New Orleans.[16]

Discography

Natalie Gelman

All tracks are written by Natalie Gelman, except where noted.

No.TitleLength
1."Rest of the Way" (Natalie Gelman and Allan Douglas)3:03
2."Sweet July"3:09
3."Always Was"3:20
4."Leave"3:43
5."Just Someone"3:45
6."Cross Your Heart"2:19
7."Half Dead"3:56
8."Never Had You"3:02
9."Forgive Me"4:12
Total length:30:29[17]

Streetlamp Musician

Gelman's second album was released in 2013.

All tracks are written by Natalie Gelman and Charlie Midnight, except where noted.

No.TitleLength
1."One More Thing"4:11
2."Long Stemmed Roses"4:05
3."Most the While"4:50
4."The Lion"3:03
5."Streetlamp Musician" (Natalie Gelman, Javier Colon, Griffin Hollis)3:21
6."Laugh So Hard You Cry"3:46
Total length:23:16[18]

References
  1. Gelman, Natalie (2008). "Interview with Natalie Gelman" (PDF) (Interview). Interviewed by Ellen Aldridge. pp. 33–35. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 21, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  2. Callwood, Brett (August 20, 2019). "Natalie Gelman Puts Her Heart Into Her Folk-Pop". LA Weekly. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  3. "Natalie Gelman Albums :: NoiseTrade :: Paste Magazine". www.pastemagazine.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  4. Mahbub, Mufsin; Aficionado, ContributorMovie/Music; Interviewer (December 14, 2016). "Natalie Gelman Talks About Promoting Her Music And Inspiring Others". HuffPost. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  5. Saxena, Jaya (January 20, 2011). "Natalie Gelman, MUNY Performer". Gothamist. Archived from the original on July 21, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  6. Sieradzki, Amanda (September 9, 2010). "Unplugged, Uncensored, An Unbelievably Good Time". The Minaret. Archived from the original on December 25, 2010. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  7. "Diversions' Music Picks". Savannah Morning News. June 7, 2006. Archived from the original on July 21, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  8. Shengulette, Jinelle (February 10, 2010). "Natalie Gelman". Metromix. Archived from the original on March 5, 2010.
  9. "SCORE: Frost School of Music" (PDF). University of Miami. 2014. p. 55. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 21, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  10. Kilgannon, Corey (May 2, 2008). "In Subway Platform, These Musicians See Their Stage". New York Times. Archived from the original on July 21, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  11. "Music Under New York contestants square off". New York Post. May 11, 2010. Archived from the original on July 21, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  12. "Music Video News!!". May 28, 2014. Archived from the original on July 21, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  13. "Natalie's making a full length record!". Kickstarter. Archived from the original on July 21, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  14. https://www.nataliegelman.com/blogs/news/posts/1-09-17-natalie-s-opening-for-bon-jovi "Opening for Bon Jovi!!!
  15. https://tkoco.com/portfolio/natalie-gelman "NATALIE GELMAN"
  16. "2020 Conference". Folk Alliance International Conference. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  17. "Natalie Gelman". Allmusic. Archived from the original on July 21, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  18. "Streetlamp Musician". Allmusic. Archived from the original on July 21, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
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