David Norris set to produce Nichole Cooper
Posted by editor on Nov 28, 2011
Every so often the planets and stars align just right to allow for two souls to come together in perfect chemistry & intense artistry. This is definitely the case when David Norris & Nichole Cooper met for the first time and decided to join forces. Late nights and uninhibited songwriting have proved to be an unstoppable momentum for these two regarding theme, genre, wit, & crafty pop songs that don’t sound like the old beat up norm.
“I just love writing with her” explains David “she brings an energy into the room that lights up the muse. She’s not afraid of any subject, and I think this album is going to be trend setting because of it. Besides, it’s just fun for me to draw from our different retro rock and roll influences. She is definitely one of a kind in my book and I’m blessed to work with her.”
Nichole has basically been an entertainer all of her life, writing song ideas since she was four years old. Progressively getting better through the years, she decided to get a degree at Portland State University in theater arts and business administration. Nichole was also an early finalist on the hit TV show American Idol. She cut her first self titled blues album in Oregon and toured diligently as the band leader to support the sales. If that’s not enough, she was a burlesque singer and performer at a wildly popular weekly cabaret in downtown Portland.
“I’m stoked to make this album.” states Cooper “These tunes are so true to my soul and I can’t believe how well this vision is unfolding. Of the many talented producers in Nashville, David really stood out for me. He is such a musical chameleon, and it’s a big dream come true to be working with such a kindred spirit. The project is dynamic and well rounded and this record is going to ROCK & BEYOND!”
A slave to the arts is not for the faint of heart, but she has been pulling it off successfully for years. You have to completely have it in your heart to keep your dream alive in such an oversatured market. Years of self discipline, development, and rehearsing goes into this if you want to do it on a grand scale, and she has made some very realistic goals for herself and works extremely hard to see it all come into fruition. Packing up her life and moving to Nashville is a true testament to her faith in her skill set. Some say it’s a 10 year town, she’s been here for 8 months and is already embarking on an amazing album project. Personally, I think she’s going to prove that theory wrong. Please help me in welcoming this amazing talent into the Norrisong family.
Here is their first solid production effort together…special thanks to Andrew Rozario & CJ Watson
Nichole Cooper with her official video release of “Get You Back”
~the editor
Nick Nicholson – NEON GRAVE – official video
Posted by David Norris on Sep 11, 2011
hey y’all…I’m very excited about Nick Nicholson’s official release for Neon Grave. Thanks to all that were involved…Jeff & Christie Santo of Santo Films….Doug Flint from WNUS 107.5 in West Virginia and everybody else who participated in the making of this stellar video…and thanks to my cowriter Clay Underwood…what an awesome collaboration. Stay tuned for the album which will be available for purchase on October 5th, 2011.
And be watchin out for the release of Jeff’s movie “Off The Boulevard” featuring Nick Nicholson along side the likes of Peter Fonda (Easy Rider), Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses), Sonny Barger (Hell’s Angels), Dan Haggerty (Grizzly Adams), and Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam).
Enjoy the video and please request this song on your local radio stations and share this video with everybody you know…it all begins with the fans.
thanks a million,
David
David Norris set to produce Michael Elmore
Posted by editor on May 16, 2011
David Norris at Norrisong Productions is now gearing towards producing an album that has been beyond a long time coming . In the fall of 1996, he uprooted his family from California to move to Music City, but it wasn’t quite in the stars. Nashville was the goal back then, but a medical related incident involving his father detoured his path.
“Yeah, my mind was set on Nashville and heading east, but when I found out about my father’s stroke, I pretty much just took a left at Utah.” says David
Ending up in Gillette, Wyoming to be with family, he immediately tried to find work in the music community to soothe his soul, which was a very small market in a very a small town. Taking on any job he could, and literally working four jobs to make ends meet with his first child in the mix was a very challenging time. It may have seemed a little stifling to his dream back then, but that’s when he met Michael Elmore. Landing a guitar instructor job at a local music store, Michael signed up for lessons and from that moment on, magic started unfolding.
For the next few years, David taught Michael (who already had some years of formal piano training under his belt) the art of guitar, music theory, and the craft of songwriting. Excelling faster than any other student and literally becoming his own, David and Michael’s father discussed the idea of entering him the Midwest Guitar Wars competition. Taking 1st place was an excitement being that he was one of the youngest contestants and that there were so many. This prompted him into relocating to Los Angeles to study under the legendary Frank Gimbale in Pasadena at the Los Angeles Music Acadamy LAMA.
During this time, Michael kept entering guitar wars in Hollywood and eventually landing 2nd place in Southern California. Forging original bands in the Hollywood scene, and becoming intermingled and embraced with mainstream acts, Michael felt the need to get a sense of what America was really about, and became curious as to why we were even at war. This intense feeling made him stop shop and enlist in the military. Serving many years as a marine, and nearly being killed several times in duty defending our country, Michael has finally come home with honor. Please raise your glass to salute his album “Bullets and Bombshells” as the diary of his life and the melodic memoirs of his time spent at war.
~the Editor
Nick Nicholson to complete full featured album
Posted by editor on Feb 6, 2011
Well friends and fans of Nick Nicholson & Norrisong Productions, the date has finally been set ! ! ! Tracking on this very anticipated album will begin this Tuesday, February 8th at the world class Tracking Room Studio. With an exceptional cast of high end studio musicians and several months of planning, writing, and dreaming…Nick’s album will finally come into fruition and set to be released in late spring or early summer.
“Having recorded four songs already and understanding the radio viability of Nicholson’s vocal talent and his successful charting release of “Stronger Than Whiskey” last summer, this album just makes sense to finish now.” states David Norris “But the main objective for me as a producer was to get him involved in the writing this time around. We need to know who Nick is and what he really stands for. Let the world see life through his eyes. And boy did we all write some fantastic new songs for this album with the help of our tight knit inner circle. Between Nick, CJ Watson, Vickie Raye & I, we really kept the writing true to his heart and mood. Be expecting a variety of things. But yes friends, for the most part we kept it rowdy with plenty of concert songs.”
Nick Nicholson is definately coming into his own and has been playing all the cards right. Sharing the stage & singing with country & rock icons like Toby Keith (pictured above) and his stage experiences rockin his lead vocals with bands like Little Feet (among others) just last week, Nick is no stranger to the game of becoming a serious force in music history himself.
Look out for Nick Nicholson’s full featured album this spring…this CD is gonna ROCK ! ! !
~the Editor
CJ Watson joins the Revival Underground
Posted by editor on Jan 30, 2011
David Norris at Norrisong Productions and the entire team at Revival Underground Music Group would like to officially welcome the very talented CJ Watson to our slowly but methodically growing network family. As you may have already gathered, the Revival Underground is basically in design an exclusive & tight knit support group for a brotherhood of like minds and kindred talents. And CJ is not only a brother, but his talents are above the norm. Serious musical energy here.
“CJ Watson is hands down Nashville’s hidden secret weapon to songwriting in all genres in my opinion.” states David Norris, “His catalogue runs deeper than Bill Gates’ pockets and has always been an influence in the way that I perceive songwriting. The dude is seriously brilliant and I’m lucky to be his friend, cowriter, and production sidekick ! ! !”
In 2008, CJ won the prestigious ‘New Folk Songwriting Award’ at the Kerrville Folk Festival joining the ranks of past winners Steve Earl, Lyle Lovette, Lucinda Williams, Townes Van Zant and Nanci Griffith. He was invited back for a mainstage spot at the Kerrville Wine and Music Festival.
His songs have been recorded by James Otto (Mercury), Lisa Shaffer (Lyric Street), and others, airplay on NPR’s All Things Considered, the Rick and Bubba syndicated morning show and Car Talk.
As a recording artist, CJ had a Top 10 Indie single on Pristine Records. He was a frequent guest on WSM’s Opry Star Spotlight and has also performed on the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree for radio audiences in the millions.
CJ is the author of several books, including “The Everything Songwriting Book” (Adams Media) about which American Songwriter Magazine said: “While no book can cover every aspect of songwriting, this one certainly comes the closest. This is a reference every songwriter should own.”
Other cool things CJ has done include being lead singer/lead guitarist/chief songwriter for the first Rock band to tour China, a cast member/scriptwriter/songwriter for public radio’s “Roadside Attraction”, host/emcee for the Miss Plus America Pageant and Keynote speaker for the 2005 Chicago Songwriter’s Conference. When on the road with his band, The Evertones, he gives seminars at colleges and NSAI workshops across the US.
QUOTES:
“The best songwriter to come to Nashville in a decade”
~Bart Herbison, Exec. Dir., NSAI
“a true genius”
~ASCAP VP Ralph Murphy
“an amazing guitar virtuoso”
~Ken Renales, CEO, Cubbyhole Records
“A brilliant writer”
~Shake Magazine
“That mother*****r can sing the Blues!”
~Bonnie Bramlett
Please help us in welcoming our dear friend CJ Watson into an underground that is taking flight…Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
~the Editor
BILLY RYAN – Label Showcase
Posted by David Norris on Dec 28, 2010
Well folks…time is upon us and my crazy talented friend Billy Ryan is more than ready to deliver the goods. Spending this last year writing & creating song after song in the studio, Billy’s first major label showcase has been announced.
After having landed the right management and professional team surrounding him, we have been insured that many of Nashville’s top music executives will be present to check out his live performance chops. And Billy Ryan is no stranger to the stage…being a former RCA recording artist, tourng the world, and filling in as the lead singer for Shenandoah lighting up their stage, Billy Ryan is in a league all his own.
If you live in or around the Nashville area, we’d love for you to come and support the cause. Let’s pack this place my friends ! ! !
THE LISTENING ROOM
209 10th Avenue South – Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37203
Thursday, January 6, 2011 @ 6:00pm
QUOTES:
“This guy sounds like he should be dead and in the Hall of Fame”
~ Terri Jo Box
“Billy Ryan is one of the most prolific singer/songwriters in country music today”
~ Country music super group Shenandoah
“If Billy Ryan keeps going like he’s going, it’s no doubt he will be in the Hall of Fame”
~ Michael Peterson
“Billy Ryan is probably one of the most uninhibited and creative people I have ever met. The melodic dimensions and vocal strength he brings to the table are extremely soulful and I predict his creative enthusiasm will continue to stir the spirit of Music City in a paramount way for years to come. All the ingredients of a true country icon…it’s only a matter of time.”
~ David Norris
SEE Y’ALL AT THE LISTENENING ROOM ! ! !
this message has been brought to you by the Revival Underground
Without A Girl Like You
Posted by David Norris on Oct 25, 2010
Well folks…the midnight muse has struck yet once again. There’s really no telling what will happen when Billy Ryan and I get together for a little musical fellowship, but we both know that somehow some way it’s going to be creative. With big plans in the works, we have both been in brainstorm mode, trying to be somewhat methodical about his press kit presentation. Looking at everything we have accomplished together up to this point, we both agreed that one of the only missing elements was a featured video. So in the middle of the night, we grabbed an HD camcorder, some flood lights, and a ghetto blaster to lip sync to and commenced to producing a music video for a song we both wrote together titled “Without A Girl Like You”. I want to give major props to my youngest son Michael, who really took on his share of the load in the making of this production.
Stacey Blood – Millennium Blues sessions
Posted by David Norris on Jul 30, 2010
Hey friends,
It’s been a while since my latest blog. As you may have read on facebook or just heard through the grapevine, I’ve been pretty busy working on several projects. But with all that hard work there IS return, and finally kicking off Stacey Blood’s project again is proof of that. We absolutely laid down the law yesterday recording the final six songs for his upcoming album Milleniun Blues. With a stellar cast of some of Nashville’s finest session musicians and myself in the producer’s chair, magic was created that will surely turn the heads of this industry and stand the test of time.
“Six songs in one day? yeah baby, ROCK & ROLL. !” says Stacey. “No matter how many times you do this, you’re thinking is that really gonna happen? But at the first count off, you know it will. It’s amazing that what takes me months to conceive, these guys can bring to life in a matter of hours. This project isn’t an easy one, but the whole team came through with flying colors as usual. All it did was make me want to get this album out even faster.”
Yeah, you could say that that pretty much says it all. But don’t get me wrong, efficiency doesn’t just come in a few hours. It takes great communication skills, direction, and one hell of a road map. Working dilligently on these songs for nearly a year on pre-production, Stacey and I knew these songs inside out going in and casting the right team was imperative for it’s outcome. Stacey Blood’s music is a little more challenging than the normal formula and is definatley a little left of center, which to me is very promising in an industry of chlones. He follows the true sense of his muse and doesn’t stray from his own personal convictions to try and just “fit in”. As a listener, I’ve always been a fan of his music and as his producer & cowriting partner I feel blessed just to be a part of something so unique and rockin. Coming from the same old school rock & roll influences, it seems like it was just meant to be that our musical souls collided in an age that is yearning for true individual art. Roots rock is definately alive and well and living in the suburbs of our hearts ! ! !
MILLENNIUM BLUES to be released in early fall
ROCK AND ROLL,
David
Revival Underground welcomes Billy Ryan
Posted by editor on Jul 12, 2010
R U READY??? R U LISTENING???
Country music star on the rise Billy Ryan has officially come on board as the newest addition to the Revival Underground family. On behalf of Norrisong Productions, I would personally like to take this opportunity to formally welcome him as an integral part of our exclusive inner network and am proud to expose the world to the new wings he is bringing to our creative circle.
As many of you have already heard through the grapevine, read an article online, or maybe even just curiously stumbled upon…RU is taking flight !
Revival Underground Music Group is slowly & methodically evolving into a force to be reckoned with. Years of experience in writing & production, passion for the craft, love for true art & self expression, and just good ol’ fashioned brotherhood & vibe make up this solid cast of individuals. The sky is the limit with RU as this writing group is in constant creative high gear working on new material, recording albums, or lighting up the stage.
“I’m thrilled to death to join forces with Billy Ryan” explains David Norris, “He is probably one of the most uninhibited and creative people I have ever cowritten with and we just gel like it’s meant to happen. The melodic dimensions and vocal strength he brings to the table are extremely soulful and his creative enthusiam awakens my spirit. Coolest part is that it’s really laid back and we both like to laugh alot….and somehow we still get results….a LOT of results. Finding that kind of complimentary chemistry is a rare find for anybody, and Billy & I are just taking it in song by song. It’s like hitting the easy button. haha”
Billy Ryan is currently singing lead vocals for the country power group Shenandoah as well as playing lead guitar for fifteen time grammy winner & vocal stylist Marty Raybon. Born and raised in Boaz, Alabama, Billy cut his teeth on grass music and moved to Nashville with stars in his eyes when he was sixteen years old. Paying his dues as a performing artist, he was reconized for his talents in an extremely oversaturated music community, landing his first recording deal with RCA Nashville. Billy is now currently working with award winning producer and president of Curb Records, Doug Johnson. While working on his next full album to be released, he is dilligantly writing, recording, & performing. And Billy Ryan is no stranger to the stage, sharing the microphone with country icons like Daryl Worley, Marty Raybon, Joe Diffie, Shenandoah, Rhonda Vincent, Michael Peterson, Mark Collie, Kevin Denny etc. and having several radio cuts under his belt, it is no mystery as to why he is so well received in Music City.
Here’s a little homestyle pre-production of a new song written a few days ago…please take a listen and help us welcome Billy Ryan to the Revival Underground…RU LISTENING???
Billy Ryan – Way To Start The Day
(Ryan, Norris, & Wolf)
~ the Editor
David Norris interviewed by the Song Garage
Posted by David Norris on Jun 23, 2010
PERSONAL INTERVIEW WITH DAVID NORRIS AT THE SONG GARAGE ! ! !
Hey friends,
It’s always an honor to be acknowleged for the hard work you put into your craft, and this is no exception. A few months ago I was hit up by the editor of the Song Garage for an exclusive interview about the fine art of production and what it actually takes to make it in the music business. This in depth Q&A explains in detail the many facets of producing an album to the more interpersonal moments of songwriting in general and getting your songs recorded by other artists.
“When David agreed to speak with me about his role as producer and songwriter, I was excited about the interview.” states Aaron Cheney, “I had no idea that he was about to uncork what might be the most insightful look into the world of music production that I’ve ever received. So fasten your seat belts kids, and settle in for a long ride, ‘cause you’re about to get smacked upside the head with some serious knowledge!”
Below are links to the full two-part interview. I would like to personally thank Aaron Cheney for this wonderful opportunity to share a side of me that many have yet to tap into.
If you find any of this information useful to your own personal blogs, please feel free to use it with credit to the Song Garage and Norrisong Productions. Thank you for your interest.
CENTER STAGE WITH DAVID NORRIS – Part 1
CENTER STAGE WITH DAVID NORRIS – Part 2
cheers,
David
Vickie Raye releases single to radio
Posted by editor on May 18, 2010
Tuesday May 18th, 2010: Norrisong Productions & PCL Music International is proud to announce the debut release of Vickie Raye’s single “Face” to country radio. Going for ads on over 250 stations nationwide, she is already gaining steam and the all important likabilty factor with DJ’s from all over the south and the east coast through extensive radio tours.
“Vickie Raye is one of the hardest working and most self disciplined artists I have ever worked with. She really doesn’t need anybody to tell her when to jump…she tells herself and then it’s like she looks in the mirror and says “how high?” says David Norris…“She’s always on the go finding new ways to reach the masses. I have worked with Vickie for quite a long time and am truly inspired by her driven nature. And to top it all off, she’s cool…I didn’t just get an artist to work with, I got a life long friend out of the deal as well. BONUS ! ! !”
Though her song catalogue runs deep, the release of Vickie’s single ”Face” was a fairly easy choice for her to make. With the help of major key publishers in Nashville swooning over it, having it on hold for country artist Leann Womack, and having DJ’s in several states confirming that it had radio written all over it, she took that advice and followed her heart.
“With the arrival of Vickie Raye’s new single “Face”, country music gets a great boost of fresh air. All it takes is one listen to this track to know that a wonderful new voice is on the scene. Give it a listen and then let your listeners tell you what THEY think!”
~ Jim Quinton (Music Director) Mountain Country 103.9 & 94.3 FM/WPPL-FM Blue Ridge, GA
“…a first-rate Country power-ballad from Vickie Raye, who conveys the message of the song with such emotion and a powerful voice, that the listener can’t help but become personally involved. Can’t wait to add this one to the playlist!” ~ Scott Kubala, PD The Boot, Farmington, MO.
As a guest at Norrisong Productions, I’ve included a preview for you all. Listen to “Face” by Vickie Raye in the flash player provided below and remember, it’s really up to you, the fans. So please call your local radio stations and request, request, request. I’m sure that you’ll all agree that she has so much to offer in this wide world of country music.
“I am so proud of this song. David Norris captured every moment magically and continuously included me in the production process. He respected my opinions, and he “caught” my vision and made it a reality. The best kept secret in town…” ~ Vickie Raye
PURCHASE “FACE” ON iTUNES HERE
~the Editor
Vickie Raye tears up 3rd & Lindsley
Posted by editor on Mar 9, 2010
Nashville recording artist and rising songwriter Vickie Raye blew the roof off of 3rd & Lindsley last night with her first ever full band showcase of her original works. Starting off the evening with her taboo laden thematical power ballad Like I Do, co-written with the ultra talented Billy Ryan, she captivated the room from the moment she opened her mouth. With the audience leaning on her every word, she wowed the crowd with a soaring chorus only few can deliver. The room, remaining silent during her entire performance, uproared with applause as she entered her next performance piece.
Leading into Cut Me Deep co-written with producer David Norris, she once again commanded the stage singing a heartfelt song of broken love, vulnerability, and just needing answers to move on. Once again she took no prisoners with her passionate and geniune vocal performance. As the first release on her east & west coast radio tour, she gave this song all she had as she shared her deepest and most intimate convictions.
“I just sat there thinking wow….how blessed am I to be able to work with such talent. This girl is a producer’s dream. Artists like Vickie Raye are rare to come by if ever.” explains David Norris
With a slight mischievous grin, everybody knew that she was up to something sassy as the band kicked into the 3rd song. Singing an upbeat & fun but raunchy gospel/blues tune titled Preachin’ To The Choir written with Kerrville Songwriter of the year CJ Watson, Vickie showed her fans another side to her performance and songwriting artistry. Her slippery melodies and swaggering stage personna left nothing to wonder as to why she was up there under the lights.
Ending the evening, Vickie Raye brought down the house with an amazing performance of her song co-written with the lovely & talented Debbie Pascarella Leaning On The Grace Of God. This song depicts the inner struggles we all face in life knowing what’s right but not always choosing that path. Once again for the record , she delivered the goods. Vickie Raye raised the bar at 3rd & Lindsley last night, not only as a performer, but as a songwriter’s songwriter.
Vickie Raye is the real deal. Singing her songs of real emotions, whether her mood is fun loving & easy or meloncholy & a hard pill to swallow, she’s is going to sing to you about what’s on her mind at the time she writes it. Watch for this girl, she is a God send to the Alt/Country movement….RU READY???
~ the Editor
MuzikMafia’s Damien Horne @ Norrisong Productions
Posted by David Norris on Mar 6, 2010
I gotta say that sometimes breaking free from producing album projects or recording your own tunes and instead working with local songwriters here in Nashville can be an amazing way to hear great new music and to meet new talent that shares the same love for the craft as you do. Working on a demo today for Kerrville songwriter of the year CJ Watson along with Al DeTrolio & Jeremy Scroggie on their new reggae tune God Is Green, I had the privelege of recording the wonderfully gifted MuzicMafia artist Damien Horne. What a great match up for a song & vocalist. I am actually completely in love with this tune & have been from the moment I heard it. It had all of the right elements for an extremely crafty well thought out gem and Damien delivered the goods. It’s one thing for a vocalist to feel the song, but to get everybody else feeling it is a true art.
I’ve always loved working with CJ and his co-writers and can’t wait to hear the new ones he has up his sleeve, as he always seems to come up with something that sets a new bar in the Nashville songwriting community. It’s a real honor to be hangin out in the midst of true musical craftsmen like Damien Horne & CJ Watson and soakin up a piece of Music City that a lot of people can only dream of. It’s truly fascinating watching tomorrow’s legends unfold right before your eyes. Yes friends, I absolutely love this town and really couldn’t see living anywhere else. I am humbled daily, inspired greatly, and blessed unconditionally for being able to take a part in so many lives and musical careers.
Here’s a sample of GOD IS GREEN written by CJ Watson, Al Detrolio, & Jeremy Scroggie
Performed by Damien Horne
peace & love,
David
High Fivin’ the muse – Penniless & Poor
Posted by David Norris on Mar 5, 2010
Stacey Blood and I pulled some magic out of the hat last night when we recorded an old song we wrote for the second time. Our first recording of it was cool and all, but we really took a whole different vibey approach on the groove by redefining it and making some interesting melodic changes. Penniless & Poor is seeming like it could be a single or definately in a contending slot on the album.
With an old 60′s style approach to the feel and a new fangled artistic attitude in production, this song seems to have a set of wings all it’s own. “The liberties of pre-producing an album is an amazing thing when you are trying to define a sound. Experimentation is priceless and we have really taken advantage of it with these sessions.” says Stacey.
And yeah, I couldn’t agree more. Melodic freedom is awesome when you’re in the midst of being creative and high fiving your muse. It’s like “hey Stacey, lets try a fretless bass right here on the bridge and make it sound all liquidified with a phase shifter. Oh yeah….that’s spacey ! ! !”
Sometimes these kind of ideas are hard to capture when you’re on the clock and in crunch mode at a high dollar studio, so it’s really cool when you get the chance to lay down the initial arrangements and feel of a production by setting the tone before actually going in.
peace & love,
David
Pre-production Update: Never Gonna Change
Posted by David Norris on Mar 3, 2010
Working hard and late on a new song called Never Gonna Change. Stacey wrote this song about two weeks ago and is obviously one of the newer songs he and I are fleshing out here in the studio.
“This song has moved along pretty easily and we’ve spent the majority of the time experimenting with B3 and Wurlitzer tracks and it’s from Mars, man! That’s what I get for leaving Dave unattended for ten minutes.” says Stacey ”Hopefully soon I’ll have some audio snippets up here at the website. I am starting to run out of patience, however, because I have not yet been to my favorite Nashville eating spot yet for my chilis pablanos. This is simply going to have to change quickly. And just heard a great blues cat named Ira Walker! That dude is for real!”
Off now to the cave to cut guitar tracks and vocals for the “Never Gonna Change” demo. Talk soon.
Preparing for Stacey Blood pre-production
Posted by admin on Feb 28, 2010
Stacey Blood and David Norris are teaming up once again for what will probably be the final pre-production sessions of his much anticipated album release. With four songs already in the can, and several new ones to iron out, Stacey’s vision will finally come to a head this next week as the two join forces to select the tracks and finish working out all of the fine details before taking it to the major studio. Be prepared for an eclectic ride through the hourglass of Rock & Roll ! ! !
“as cool as it is, the only problem with taking our sweet time to make sure the album is exactly right is that we end up with three albums worth of material, and it’s so damn hard to pick and choose when all the songs are written with this theme in mind…I feel like I’m putting some of my children on time out for no reason…haha” explains Stacey.
Stacey and David will be woodshedding for over a week this time around to solidify the remaining tracks on the album. Production will start in mid April and will be released to the public in late spring or the beginning of summer. This untitled album will be Stacey Blood’s second commercial release following his album Reversed Space which can be purchased at:
Stacey Blood - Reversed Space
Stacey Blood at CD Baby
Stacey Blood – Reversed Space
Stacey Blood at iTunes
David Norris, Craig Boyd, & Eddie Heinzelman take the silver
Posted by admin on Feb 27, 2010
David Norris and teammates Craig Boyd & Eddie Heinzelman won 2nd place in the Andy Griggs Songwriting Competition this Saturday for their southern rocker “Crawl”.
This contest designed by tunesmith.net was held at Hollywood Disco in downtown Nashville. Each team was given an assignment to write the next radio single for Andy’s upcoming album, and were given two days to complete a song and perform it for a panel of judges on the third day of the event. Judges included Andy Griggs, Jimmy Van Zant, Sharron Dennis (Dennis Entertainment) as well as other entertainment industry professionals.
Being in 2nd place will put our song “Crawl” as consideration for the album as well as open doors for other avenues in pitching the many songs we all write.
I’d like to personally thank Nan Cassidy for putting this competition together and giving everybody a chance to live their dreams at being the next successful songwriter in Music City.
for more information please visit these sites:
Andy Griggs official homepage
http://www.andygriggs.com
Tunesmith Pro
http://tunesmithpro.ning.com
Stacey Blood Meets With Music Row Insider
Posted by admin on Feb 26, 2010
Norrisong Productions artist Stacey Blood captured a feature interview for his upcoming album with Music Row Insider. Dear friend and studio bassist Jim Hyatt asks him many questions about the creative process and roots of this much anticipated release.
David Norris to compete in the Andy Griggs Song Challenge
Posted by admin on Feb 25, 2010
David Norris is teaming up with local heavyweight songwriters Craig Boyd & Eddie Heinzleman to compete in the Tunesmith 2010 Andy Griggs Song Challenge Event. This contest will take place Thursday 25th thru Saturday 27th where each team will have two days to write a hit song and perform on Saturday in front of a panel of judges. The winning song will be chosen to be the newest radio single for his upcoming album.
Wish me luck as there will be some incredibly stiff competion.
if you’d like to come and support me, the event will be held on Saturday at 3:00 at:
Hollywood Disco
1907 Division Street
Nashville, TN 37203
For more details on this and other futured events sponsored by Tunesmith Ventures and Tunesmith.net visit their site at:
or visit Andy Griggs at:
Revival Underground is preparing for CRS
Posted by admin on Feb 24, 2010
Norrisong Productions in accordance with PCL Music International is proud to announce it’s feature artists at the CRS convention between 7:00 pm & 12:00 am at the Renaissance Hotel in beautiful downtown Nashville, TN this Thursday, February 25th. Here is an exclusive preview of their upcoming singles:
Nick Nicholson – Grampa’s Still
Vickie Raye – Cut Me Deep
Melanie May – Green
Please call your radio stations and request these songs…it is up to YOU the FANS ! ! !
also performing will be…
the one & only Bill Dean, Rachel Holder, Jordan Carter, Clay Underwood, & Tammie Davis
Revival Undergound
