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No Man Stranger has broken up. After three years together of writing music, playing shows, and recording, NMS has decided to part ways. We parted as friends. Scott, Andy, and Anthony are currently working together on a new project. Stay tuned to this space and future messages for updates. We are sad for the demise but are enthusiastic about the new direction.
Thank you for your love and support - you WILL hear from us in the future.
No Man Stranger is style diversity. Blending a wide range of genres and influences to create their own unique sound, they can move crisply from tight modern rock to adrenalized funk to a catchy original best described as “AC/DC-meets-Bluegrass.” All in their 30’s, the bandmates are veterans to gigging and recording. Each member was a college music major, and two of them have audio production experience – enough to self-produce their 2007 EP, “The Metro Sessions.”
Formed in early 2007, No Man Stranger has played some of the major venues in Minneapolis, including The 400 Bar, Lee’s Liquor Lounge, and The Fine Line Music Café. Their fan base grows locally and across state lines with their fresh, original music and their fun and funky live show.
Brothers Andy and Anthony Prickette bring an interesting story of cross-country separation to finally play in a band together. They form a solid and intuitive rhythm section with active, creative bass lines, and a technical yet flavorful style to the drum kit. Vocalist Peter O'Gorman’s gritty, soulful voice and reflective lyrics weave seamlessly with guitarist Scott Novak’s colorful, melodic guitar lines to form layered harmonies within a focused yet funky groove.
With a modern sound and mature songwriting, combined with impressive performance skills and unique synergy among members, No Man Stranger flat out rocks... Join their journey as they continue to write and tour in 2008 and beyond!
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Bass Player Andrew Prickette has performed with the Monterey Jazz Festival in Japan as well as a host of other great musicians including: Rosemary Clooney, Bobby McFerrin, The Four Freshmen, and numerous other studio musicians. He has also studied under Mimi Fox - one of the most ground-breaking and innovative female jazz guitar players currently working today's West Coast scene.
Percussionist Anthony Prickette brings a highly skilled snare and technical yet flavorful flair to the drum kit. His Music Degree from UW-Oshkosh got him started in popular Oshkosh WI band Babel Fish, then later joined California band Slumberjack and Indy band Bonehorse.
Guitarist Scott Novak's melodic and funky savvy led him to Oshkosh where he studied Music and Audio Production, and joined Oshkosh WI bands Johnny's Drunken Stupor and Babel Fish. He later joined experimental California band pH3 before moving back to the midwest to recapture the enjoyment of a fun music scene.
Vocalist Peter O'Gorman's signature vocal style and passionate delivery began in Minneapolis band The Hundredth Monkey. His penchant for pistols makes him a helluva band mate to take on the road!
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VIEW OUR BLOG in a new window for the song details and latest news!
Contact us if you want a CD copy of our 2007 EP "The Metro Sessions" for just $3. We've been spreading the word about us and need your help too! We are booking for Spring and Summer - we hope to see you at our shows!
All songs Copyright © 2007 Cellar Chemistry Music
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Booking info: [email protected] - 612-554-1043


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Member Since: 10/04/2007
Band Website: http://www.myspace.com/NoManStranger
Band Members: [Peter O'Gorman - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar] [Scott Novak - Guitar] [Andy Prickette - Bass] [Anthony Prickette - Percussion]
Influences: Lots.....in no particular order... Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Police, Peter Frampton, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, U2, REM, The Doors, David Bowie, Santana, James Brown, Black Crowes, Phish, Janes' Addiction, Smashing Pumpkins, Jeff Buckley, so many more...
Sounds Like: a combination of: Snow Patrol, Jet, The Police, Black Crowes, Gov’t Mule, Pearl Jam, Phish, Goo Goo Dolls, U2, G. Love, Moe., Dirty Kings, Umphrey’s McGee
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

NMS April Newsletter

Greetings from No Man Stranger HQ! Yeah, we know we’ve been a little quiet lately, but time really flies when you marinate deer jerky! There’s the pulling, then the dipping, then the hangi...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:38:00 GMT

new photos / January ’08 update

Happy New Year from No Man Stranger!We just posted some photos from our Green Bay gig in early December (see "Green Bay / IQ's"). It was a reminder of:1) How grateful we are to all our Green Bay frien...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:14:00 GMT

new shows, new songs, new babies!

Just a hello from the No Man Stranger headquarters&we've been doing well and much is happening, though we've taken much of the Fall season to take advantage of outdoor activities before the Minnesota ...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:14:00 GMT

New song online (AC/DC meets Bluegrass) / Battle of the Bands

..> Thanks to all of you who've been coming out to cheer us on! We're proud to say that NO MAN STRANGER made it through to the final round of the Battle of the Bands at Mainstreet Bar and Grill ...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:10:00 GMT

Demo CD out / 3 Gigs in August !!!

..> ..> Mark your calendars now for the debut of No Man Stranger....We're stoked to get playing and we appreciate all your support in helping us get to this point. The first 50 people to sign ou...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:25:00 GMT

NEW DEMO OUT MAY 10

  Hello fellow strangers,Scott here - just wanted to give you an update of what the band has been up to.We were just in the studio in mid-February to record live. We were fortunate to have access...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 07:44:00 GMT