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Artist: Tim Ostdiek 
Genre: Upbeat Indie Folk, Americana 
Sounds like: Paul Simon, Amos Lee, Brandi Carlile, Josh Ritter, Amos Lee
Hometown: Scottsbluff, NE
Current City: Longmont, CO
Accolades: Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Songwriting Contest Finalist (2022, 2019) Telluride Troubador Finalist (2019) Placement on PBS show Roadtrip Nation (2017) John Lennon Songwriting Contest Finalist (2014)  
How do you say his last name? AH  stick
Contact: 
Phone: 308 631 2675
Email: tim@timostdiek.com
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BIO

Tim Ostdiek is a playful, uplifting, and engaging singer, songwriter and performer. He writes feel-good, big-hearted folk with a drop of something funky. With hopeful and purposeful songs, Ostdiek doesn't shy from the deep and heavy. A tasteful and dynamic guitarist, Ostdiek often fits fingerpicking, strumming, and lead elements into one song. Whether in a concert hall, club, brewery, or living room, Ostdiek always reaches the hearts of his listeners and sends them out a little brighter than they came in. 

His songwriting has garnered accolades such as finalist in the 2019 Telluride Troubadour and finalist in the 2019 Folks Fest Songwriter Showcase His song “Goodbye” was featured in the PBS show Roadtrip Nation. Ostdiek has opened for some of the nation's best singer/songwriters, such as Sarah Jarosz and Steve Forbert. and played several prominent Colorado venues such as Swallow Hill.

PRESS

 https://www.longmontleader.com/arts/a-sold-out-performance-by-the-tim-ostdiek-band-at-new-release-show-6970588

 https://www.longmontleader.com/local-news/longmonts-tim-ostdiek-band-to-celebrate-new-album-release-with-special-show-6870614

https://www.longmontleader.com/columns/creative-corner-music-can-tell-a-story-it-can-also-form-connections-3978306

https://www.poustomedia.com/post/going-pro-ostdiek-crafts-music-with-meaning

https://www.lhvc.com/story/2022/07/20/news/tim-ostdiek-and-jenny-balagna-opened-rock-andamp-rails-july-14-concert/7108.html

 

 

 

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The Lost Days - Free by Tim Ostdiek

The Lost Days - Free

Tim Ostdiek

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Produced by Tim Ostdiek All songs were written by Tim Ostdiek (ASCAP) Except “Takes a Lifetime” & “Giving Up” by Tim Ostdiek (ASCAP) and Caitlin Cannon (BMI) Recorded by Christopher Scott Wright at Cinder Sound Studios Additional recording by Tim Ostdiek at his home studio Mixed & mastered by Christopher Scott Wright at Work it Bird

Produced by Tim Ostdiek All songs were written by Tim Ostdiek (ASCAP) Except “Takes a Lifetime” & “Giving Up” by Tim Ostdiek (ASCAP) and Caitlin Cannon (BMI) Recorded by Christopher Scott Wright at Cinder Sound Studios Additional recording by Tim Ostdiek at his home studio Mixed & mastered by Christopher Scott Wright at Work it Bird Studios Artwork & graphic design by Jenny Balagna at Grapefruit Graphic Designs

The Band Tim Ostdiek – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Hi-Strung Guitar, 12 String Guitar Jenny Balagna – Backing Vocals, Piano, Pads Chad E. Mathis – Bass, Backing Vocals, String Arrangement on “Hymn #27” David Ford – Lead Guitar Ben Hibberd – Drums Amy Ostdiek – Violin

with special guests Seth Phillips – Mandolin on “Skippin’ on the St. Vrain” and “Off the Vine” Eben Grace – Pedal Steel Guitar on “Giving Up” Ukulele Dave – Ukulele on “Off the Vine” Christopher Scott Wright – Drums on “Giving Up” String Quintet on “Hymn #27” – Corban Green (Violin), Olivia Shaw (Violin), Michelle Huster (Viola), Courtlyn Carpenter (Cello), Will Kuepper (Double Bass)

Thank you! To everyone who backed The Lost Days Kickstarter campaign! You are the reason this album exists. Special thanks to Curt Bennett, Jeffrey Nelson, Barbara Bennett, Chuck & Janel Hibberd, Trish Applegate-Loetz, Wes Loetz, Steve Thrasher, Perry Brenning, David Rick, Jonette Albers, Patrick Cassidy, and York, The Red Lion. To my band—Chad, David, and Ben—who put life into these songs along with honorary band member Christopher who engineered, mixed, and mastered this album. To my first musical soulmate, Taylor Gulley. To my mentor, Dave Calkins. To my sister, best friend, and violinist, Amy. To my wonderful and supportive parents, Dave and Tammie Ostdiek. To my partner, Jenny. Without her love, support, and talent this album couldn’t have happened. And most importantly our cats, Simon Big Red Balagna Ostdiek and Mipso Eagle Ostdiek Balagna. Every dollar earned from this album goes to giving them the best life possible.

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    Sienna 4:20
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    Tired Of Growing Up 4:24
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    Takes a Lifetime 4:22
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    Giving Up 4:09
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    Skippin' on the St. Vrain 2:33
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    All Figured Out 4:41
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    Whisper In the Wind 3:53
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    Off the Vine 3:19
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