# Nic Nassuet

Nicholas Bryan Trammell, better known by his stage name Nic Nassuet and also known professionally as Nick Ortiz-Trammell, is an American gothic-folk musician based in Hollywood, California.

## Career

After years of work with theater group PHAMALY and as a part of the SAG-AFTRA national communications committee where he was noted for facilitating SAG eligibility, Nassuet's debut album Eleutherios was released in 2015 to critical acclaim. Jetset Magazine described his debut release as "[a] blend of Celtic, blues, rock, folk, grunge and goth" that "explores and transcends his [Nassuet's] musical boundaries with a true sense of freedom." He also saw radio play on a variety of independent stations.

## Musical style

The Huffington Post, has referred to his signature style as "Gothic Folk", a moniker echoed in a June 2015 review by Guardian Liberty Voice. The Global Music Awards gave Nassuet a gold medal for "Alternative Rock Gothic Folk". Review Fix said that Nassuet "put a definable face on the gothic rock genre." Blogcritics compared his style to the Celtic music, Operatic Rock, and Grunge genres. and Big Sky State Buzz said that Eleutherios contained "hints of rock and roll." Nassuet's music has been compared to Jim Morrison, Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake, Richie Havens, Lindsay Buckingham, and Danny Elfman, Meanwhile, his singing has garnered comparisons to singers like Lindsey Buckingham, Axl Rose, and Kate Bush.

## Discography

Throe (2015, Dolor Records)
Eleutherios (2015, Dolor Records)

## Awards

| Year | Award | Nominated Work | Category | Result |
| 2015 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards | "She Rides Moonlight" | Best Americana/Folk/Acoustic Song | Nominated |
| 2015 | International Music And Entertainment Association Awards | "The Giver" | Alternative Song Of The Year | Won |
| 2015 | International Music And Entertainment Association Awards | "Eleutherios" | Alternative Album Of The Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | International Music And Entertainment Association Awards | "Eleutherios" | Folk Artist Of The Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | International Music And Entertainment Association Awards | "Eleutherios" | Adult Contemporary Artist Of The Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | International Music And Entertainment Association Awards | "Down" | Adult Contemporary Song Of The Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Immured" | Best Americana/Alternative Rock Song | Won |
| 2015 | "The Nothing" | Best Folk/Alternative Rock Song | Won |
| 2015 | "Black Dress" | Best Alternative/Acoustic Rock Song | Won |
| 2015 | "Eleutherios" | Best Rock Album | Won |
| 2015 | 2015 | Australian Songwriters Association | "Black Dress" | International | Nominated |
| 2015 | Global Music Awards | "Eleutherios" | Emerging Artist | Won |
| 2015 | Global Music Awards | "Eleutherios" | Album | Won |
| 2015 | Global Music Awards | "Eleutherios" | Alternative Rock: Gothic Folk | Won |
| 2015 | Indie Music Awards | "When It Falls" | Best Alternative Male Artist | Won |
| 2015 | Indie Music Awards | "Immured" | Best Male Folk Artist | Nominated |
| 2015 | Indie Music Awards | "The Nothing" | Best Male Folk Artist | Nominated |
| 2015 | Indie Music Awards | "Immured" | Best Folk Recording | Nominated |
| 2015 | Indie Music Awards | "She Rides The Moonlight" | Best Folk Recording | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "Down" | Best Alternative Artist | Won |
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "The Giver" | Best Alternative Artist | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "Down" | Best Alternative Song | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "The Giver" | Best Alternative Song | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "How The Gods Kill" | Best Alternative Demo | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "Down" | Best Alternative Recording | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "The Giver" | Best Alternative Recording | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "The Giver" | Best Alternative Band | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "Down" | Best Alternative Band | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "Down" | Best Folk Artist | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "The Giver" | Best Folk Artist | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "How The Gods Kill" | Best Folk Demo | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "Eleutherios" | Album Of The Year | Nominated |

## Honors

Proclamation of Heroism, Denver city council.
Nic Nassuet Day, May 22, 2016, Issued by proclamation of the Mayor of Denver
Diploma of Merit, Association of the Knights of St. Sylvester