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Gig Bag: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats

Aug 22, 2016

Gig Bag: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats

Welcome to Gig Bag, a BGS feature that peeks into the touring essentials of some of our favorite artists. This time around, Nathaniel Rateliff gives us a look at what he has to have handy when he's out on the road. Check out his tour dates with the Night Sweats here.

Gig Bag: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats

An acoustic guitar: I always bring an acoustic guitar with me for any down time in the green room or late-night sing-alongs on the bus. My Gibson Dove has been the guitar of choice the last few tours. 

Gig Bag: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats

A notebook: Writing new music on the road isn't easy, but when inspiration hits, I like to have a notebook and pen handy. The big, soft cover Moleskines are my usual, but there's a small company out of Detroit called Shinola that makes a good one, as well. 

Gig Bag: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats

Hats: I'm usually wearing a hat — whether it's my stage hat, my day off hat, or my hat I can put headphones over. I've been lucky to have a friend over at Stetson that always helps me find the right one, and provided this sweet hat box for traveling. 

Gig Bag: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats

A Polaroid camera: It's convenient that everybody has a camera in their pocket, but you can't beat the look and feel of an old Polaroid.

Gig Bag: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats

This Is Spinal Tap: Band favorite, right here. We watch it at least once on every tour. Never leave home without it.

 

For more on Nathaniel Rateliff, read our interview with him.


Lede photo by Brantley Gutierrez

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Gig Bag: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats
Gig Bag: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats