Nicki Bluhm
Nicki Bluhm (born September 22, 1979) is a singer-songwriter from Lafayette, California who formed The Gramblers in 2008. Since leaving the band she has released one studio album To Rise You Gotta Fall. Her other solo albums Toby's Song, Driftwood came before the Gramblers.
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Nicki Bluhm and Tim Bluhm in 2011 | |
Background information | |
Born | 22 September 1979 |
Origin | San Francisco, California |
Genres | Rock, soul, alt-country, folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels | Little Sur Records, Compass Records |
Associated acts | Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers |
Website | Nicki Bluhm |
Career
Bluhm is from Lafayette, California and since 2008 has released several albums including two with The Gramblers. They recorded David Bowie's song, Pressure, for the "Best Moment" segment of the Espys awards in 2012[1] and their YouTube video of the Hall & Oates song "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" has been viewed more than a million times.[2][3][4] In recent years, Bluhm has focused on a solo career but had stated that she is not "closing any doors" with the Gramblers. [5]
Discography
In the studio
Solo albums
- Toby's Song (Little Knickers, 2008)
- Driftwood (Little Knickers, 2011, re-released 2012 on Little Sur Records, 2012)
- To Rise You Gotta Fall (Compass Records, 2018)
- To Rise You Gotta Fall Side b/w Right Down The Line (single) (Need To Know, 2019)
With her husband, Tim
- Duets (Little Sur Records, 2011)
With The Gramblers
- Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers (Little Sur Records, 2013)
- Love Wild Lost (Little Sur Records, 2015)
Live recordings
With Brokedown in Bakersfield
- Brokedown in Bakersfield (Little Sur, 2014)
References
- Spencer, Sheldon (July 11, 2012). "Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers deliver Under Pressure for ESPYS". frontrow.espn.go.com. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- Baca, Ricardo (2012-07-20). "You-Tube sensation Nicki Bluhm, from Hall & Oates covers to her own '70s inspirations". denverpost.com. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- Ann Oldenburg (August 7, 2012). "Exclusive: Gap showcases artists who 'Shine'". content.usatoday.com. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- Comingore, Aly (April 2013). "Hitting the Road with Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers". www.independent.com. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
- Greenhaus, Mike https://relix.com/articles/detail/the-core-nicki-bluhm/ Relix