Nate Blasdell

Nate Blasdell
Birth nameNathan Charles Blasdell
Born (1994-09-26) September 26, 1994 (age 30)
Rochester, New York
GenresExperimental
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active2011–present
LabelsVictory Records, Warner Records

Nathan Charles Blasdell (born September 26, 1994) is an American musician, songwriter, composer and businessman.[1] He is the former lead guitarist for the experimental band, I Set My Friends on Fire, and currently runs Motorsports management agency, Snow Belt Management, with Buffalo Bills running back, Antonio Williams, and the father of NASCAR driver, Joe Graf Jr. He was previously a guitarist for the post-hardcore experimental rock band The Bunny the Bear from 2013 to 2015.

Early career

Music career

Blasdell was 17 years old when he joined the experimental rock band, The Bunny the Bear, as a touring guitarist, and were signed by Victory Records. [2]

Nate left The Bunny the Bear in 2015 to assist the revival of the experimental band, I Set My Friends on Fire, as the new songwriter, replacing Nabil Moo. In 2016, Blasdell and the band signed with Tragic Hero Records, and went on tour in the United States, Russia, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia, and Australia. At the beginning of 2017, they announced they would no longer be a label for the company.[3][4]

Songwriter career

Blasdell has written songs for artists, such as Big Time Rush, MKTO, and Demi Lovato. He was featured as a writer in the song "Somebody to You," which was an RIAA certified gold in the United States, and an ARIA certified platinum in Australia. Blasdell has also co-wrote songs "Air," and "You're In Or You're Out," with The All American Rejects lead vocalist Tyson Ritter, which would both later be featured on the NBC sitcom "Parenthood."[5]

Other projects

Blasdell has starting managing NASCAR drivers after befriending driver Landon Cassill, from the bands music. On April 6, 2021, he formed a NASCAR sports management agency with Antonio Williams, an NFL running back for the Buffalo Bills, and the father of NASCAR driver Joe Graf Jr. The agency currently represents drivers in all three of NASCAR's national series', with drivers including Joe Graf Jr., Chris Hacker, and Logan Misuraca. Chase Purdy would join the agency for the 2022 season.[6][7]

Personal life

Blasdell currently resides in Mooresville, North Carolina. He graduated from Brighton High School in his hometown, Rochester, New York, in 2012. He had attended the University of Michigan majoring in International Business, and is related to the former Disney CEO, Michael Eisner.

References

  1. ^ "Nate Blasdell Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.com. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "The Bunny The Bear – Victory Records". VictoryRecords.com. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  3. ^ Redrup, Zach (October 22, 2018). "INTERVIEW: I Set My Friends On Fire (20/10/2018)". DeadPress.co.uk. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  4. ^ "I Set My Friends On Fire Announce 10-Year Anniversary Tour". AltPress.com. November 3, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  5. ^ "My Little Pony: Pony Life" Zound Off/Unboxing Day Soundtracks". IMDb.com. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  6. ^ Albino, Dustin (April 6, 2021). "'Sky is the limit': Partnership for Joe Graf Jr., Antonio Williams evolving". Official Site of NASCAR. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  7. ^ Skurski, Jay (June 20, 2021). "[BN] Blitz: Bills running back forms special bond with NASCAR driver Joe Graf Jr". BuffaloNews.com. Retrieved September 6, 2021.