Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast
Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast
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Episode 9 | Joe Bonamassa
What can you say about Joe Bonamassa that hasn't already been said....widely regarded as one of the best Blues players in the world today, one of the great collectors and vintage experts with a vast knowledge of guitar history....and so much more. An interview not to be missed.
Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast
Episode 27 | Mark Mackay & Jason Sinay
On this week's episode of Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast, Norm is joined by his good buddies Jason Sinay and Mark Mackay. Jason has been compared to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and plays with Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs. Mark is an independent American songwriter influenced by include Nick Cave, Lucinda Williams, and Bob Dylan. Together, they have much more in common than exclusively music. They are all passionate about The Midnight Mission and the work within the homeless communities that the Mission serves.
Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast
Episode 25 | Michael Reno Harrell
Norman is joined by Michael Reno Harrell, an award winning songwriter, as well as a veteran storyteller and entertainer, and he's from the South… the Southern Appalachian Mountains, to be specific. Stick around for the stories, the guitar playing, and the unique and special voice of Michael Reno Harrell.
Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast
Episode 26 | Jason Scheff & Tim Pierce
NRG: Ep 26: Norm's guests this week are long time Chicago bass player and vocalist, Jason Scheff & LA session player to the stars, Tim Pierce:
Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast
Episode 24 | Dominic Lewis & Daniel Futcher
In this episode, Norm and Nick continue their exploration of making money in music, but in ways most kids don't think about when they start out in a band. Educated by the Royal Academy of Music, Dominic Lewis is a young and very relevant composer of modern day music... in film, TV, animation, and more. Together, Dominic and Daniel have worked with some legends in entertainment -- including Hans Zimmer and Jodie Foster -- and have worked for some of the most relevant films in our modern times; from Free Birds, to How to Train Your Dragon, to Duck Tales, Peter Rabbit, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and X-Men: First Class. Podcast only version available now....!
Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast
Episode 24: Composers, Dominic Lewis & Daniel Futcher: Audio version available now!
In this episode, Norm and Nick continue their exploration of making money in music, but in ways most kids don't think about when they start out in a band. Educated by the Royal Academy of Music, Dominic Lewis is a young and very relevant composer of modern day music... in film, TV, animation, and more. Together, Dominic and Daniel have worked with some legends in entertainment -- including Hans Zimmer and Jodie Foster -- and have worked for some of the most relevant films in our modern times; from Free Birds, to How to Train Your Dragon, to Duck Tales, Peter Rabbit, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and X-Men: First Class. Podcast only version available now....!
Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast
Episode 23 | Derek Frank & David Becker
On this episode, Norm and Nick sit with return guest David Becker (of the David Becker Trio), and Derek Frank. Derek is a world-renowned bassist who started with a love of heavy metal -- he is a self-proclaimed "metal head" -- and has toured globally with some of the world's biggest pop acts, including Gwen Stefani and Shania Twain. He's also been on the TV sensation Dancing with the Stars! Hear all about the guitars and basses that they love, why they play them, how they got started in the music business and what makes a great touring musician, on this episode of Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast.
Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast
Episode 22 | Angela Petrilli
On this episode, Norm is joined by Angela Petrilli, of Picking with Petrilli! Angela is an LA native who was in the band Roses & Cigarettes, until tragedy struck and the other half of her band was taken too soon by cancer. In her efforts to rebuild from such a tragic loss, she's regrouping and hitting the road on her own.
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Derek Frank & David Becker | Podcast only, available now
Check out the latest episode of Norm's Podcast, featuring bass player to the stars, Derek Frank & Jazz guitar great, David Becker. Podcast version available now at your favortie Podcast provider.
Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast
Episode 20 | Guy King
Welcome to episode 20! We're so excited to be recording these historical -- yet relevant -- episodes and are grateful for your continued support. If you haven't yet, please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to our show.
Guy King is a blues guitar player coming all the way from Chicago, by way of Israel. As Norman says, it's further proof that the American Blues is an internationally adored medium for music. That said, he doesn't call himself a Blues/Jazz player, he calls himself a music player and loves music that's filled with soul. This episode is filled with music, more than many other episodes and is sure to keep your ears warm on these cold, wintery days. Enjoy Norman and Guy King in a way you've never heard either of them before.
WHAT WE'RE PLAYING:
2003 ES335 Dot Neck Reissue "It's warm and buttery, right off the shelf"
Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast
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Episode 19 | Lightnin' Willie & Mike Hightower
On this episode, Norm is joined by Mike Hightower and Lightnin' Willie, blues bass and blues guitar legends, respectively. From stories about how to write a song on 3 chords, to parties back in the days, to the LA music scene in it's infant through adult stages, the stories on this podcast will not leave you lonely. From Bob Dylan surprising Willie in Norm's old store's location, to dancing with boxes of ashes, you need to listen to this episode.
Norman's Rare Guitars, The Podcast
Joe BonamassaSlashSarah RogoTim PierceBassJosh SmithNorman's Rare GuitarsUpload Of The DayDeke DickersonLessonsNewsVintageTips, Tech & RepairsKirk FletcherMorning Joe MassNorman's Rare Guitars PodcastHenny HendrexzMichael LemmoGuitar Of The DayJazzDavid BeckerCountryRockBluesAcousticMrs Smith
Episode 18 | Bill Champlin
It's a new year and Norman's back with Bill Champlin, an American singer, musician, arranger, producer, and songwriter. He formed the band Sons of Champlin in 1965, which still performs today, and was a member of the band Chicago from 1981–2009. He performed lead vocals on three of Chicago's biggest hits of the 1980s, 1984's "Hard Habit to Break" and "Look Away" and "I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" in 1988. He has won multiple Grammy Awards for songwriting.
In this special episode, Norman, Nick and Bill get into their history together, and separately, their understanding of rock history (and their parts in it), and their adoration for modern greats, like Jacob Collier.