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NORTON NOVEMBER ASTRO-SCOPE!

2011-11-02T01:09:00.019-04:00

NORTON BLASTS • NEW RELEASESMAD, MAD, MAD WORLD DEPT. Norton's 25th Anniversary Weekender arrives under November 10th's full Beaver moon, followed up by Friday's highly charged numerologically significant 11-11-11. What all this means is anyone's guess, but let it be known that Algol is not in minima! Our festival features over one hundred musicians representing thirty stellar Norton

SEPTEMBER NEWS!

2011-09-02T14:34:00.010-04:00

Norton ED 369 Carl Perkins NEW FROM NORTON RECORDS HOT WAX • SHELLAC • RUBBER BISCUITS • PVC CARL PERKINS- PUT YOUR CAT CLOTHES ON! (369) Spectacular Sun session warm up takes – half of them with Jerry Lee Lewis on piano! Put Your Cat Clothes On/Sweethearts Or Strangers/Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby/Honky Tonk Babe/Her Love Rubbed Off/Lend Me Your Comb/ Be Honest With Me/Caldonia/Sure To

NICK TOSCHES IN THE OPEN!

2011-08-10T18:05:00.002-04:00

KICKS BOOKS PRESENTS NICK TOSCHES Nick Tosches will spill the beans about his latest book SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR SATAN on the FOOL'S PARADISE show on WFMU this Saturday from 1-3 PM Eastern Standard Time! Mighty disc jockey/radio personality REX will grill elusive Newarkian Mr. Tosches for two solid hours about the caustic claims and harrowing histories unleashed in this latest "hip pocket

HAVIN' A HITWAVE!

2011-07-10T21:58:00.021-04:00

The Sonics NORTON SUMMERTIME NEWS WE’RE HAVIN’ A HITWAVE! Before blazing into summertime sizzlers, block out the entire second week of November for the big Norton anniversary bash! Dig the souped-up lineup, plus we now have a link to a fab new Holiday Inn with big discounts just for - but you must click the link in this email for the boss rates and you must book soon- it’s not a humongous

Norton Records 25th Anniversary blast!

2011-06-05T17:57:00.002-04:00

NORTON RECORDS 25th ANNIVERSARY ALL STAR SPECTACULAR NOVEMBER 10-11-12-13 BELL HOUSE (BROOKLYN, NY) Schedule and ticket information coming soon! The 25th anniversary of NORTON RECORDS is indeed upon us all and loads of wild and sensational things are in store for all Nortonians this year! We'll be posting the lineups fr the big blast weekender in November very soon! First blast of

Japan Benefit & Groovies dates & more!

2011-04-08T01:42:00.031-04:00

Benefit for Japan! Special ALL-STAR benefit for Japan disaster relief! This is an amazing line-up of entertainment at a low price for a great cause! WFMU DJ/Norton recording star Gaylord Fields emcees a night full of music and rock n' roll! Onstage action from Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens, The A-Bones, The Live Ones, Mighty Fine, The Dixons, The Back CCs, and The Underthings plus

STACKS O' WAX! APRIL 5

2011-03-20T20:54:00.032-04:00

Prepare for frantic footlongs and lease-bustin' seven inchers that're sure to test your floorboards and mess up your status with the downstairs neighbors!KING USZNIEWICZ & HIS USZNIEWICZTONES VS THE SOUTH BAY SURFERS – BATTLE OF THE BANDS (359)Quarter To Two/California Sun/Crocodile Stroll/Hawaiian War Chant/The Wanderer/This Time/Running Bear/I Got You (I Feel Good)/Walk Like A Man/Kind Of A

2010-11-14T15:10:00.022-05:00

NEW NORTON WAX!The holiday crop of Norton slabs is in! THE COBA SEAS (James Williamson's 1966 reform school band), SUN RA (three fab spoken word LPs that will blow your brain into the outer reached of space), YVONNE & YVETTE (the Siamese twins- finally Norton enters the gospel field!), KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE (Kim Fowley meets the Coasters = perfect world gone beautifully wrong!), the wild and

ROKY ERICKSON! A-BONES!

2010-11-09T23:52:00.015-05:00

We don't want to miss you at this blast of all blasts at Brooklyn's bodacious BELL HOUSE this Wednesday night- come slip inside this house as Texas legend Roky Erickson makes a big splash on the big stage. Forty-five years ago, teenage Roky was levitating from Spade to 13th Floor Elevator right before everybody's starry eyes! Brooklyn brawlers the A-Bones are on right ahead of Roky with their own

NEWS FROM NORTONVILLE!

2010-10-22T10:04:00.006-04:00

WANT WAX? The fall crop of Norton slabs is in! THE COBA SEAS (James Williamson's 1966 reform school band), SUN RA (thre more fab LPs), YVONNE & YVETTE (Siamese twins), KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE (Fowley/Coasters), RENEGADES, FLAMIN GROOVIES, new Rolling Stones split 45's inc THEIR HISPANIC MAJESTIES REQUEST, NOLAN STR...ONG TRIBUTE ALBUM, GIRLS AT DAWN, ROY HEAD, TANDOORI KNIGHTS, GARAGE ACETATES

SEPTEMBER NORTON NEWS

2010-09-11T22:45:00.048-04:00

KING COLEMAN (1932-2010)It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of Norton’s most popular stars, Carlton “King” Coleman. His name is synonymous with class action dance floor traction-- (Do The) Mashed Potatoes. The Boo Boo Song, Alley Rat, Dressed In Plaid, Down In The Basement, Bulldog, Show Me What You Got, Loo-key Doo-key, to name but a few-- all humongous, inflammatory

MAJOR LEAGUE NORTON NEWS!

2010-07-04T14:01:00.028-04:00

OUT THERE HAVIN’ FUN! PLAY BALL WITH NORTON… in case some of you have been dwelling under a rock, you've come aware of the brain spraining fact that our beloved Dictators are now blasting out of television sets across America, setting the musical pace for the top ball players in the nation... this clip is the 2010 MLB All-Star Game TV ad! God Bless America, indeed... the Dictators 1973 demo

NORTON NEWS • SUMMER 2010

2010-05-29T18:02:00.050-04:00

Greetings from Nortonville, where we begin with a barrage of gossip and inside scoops before settling into serious business... international superpowers BLOODSHOT BILL, ANDRE WILLIAMS, AND KING KHAN, charmed the velvet rope papparazzi in Berlin, Germany... BB and KK are parts one and two of Indo rock sensations the TANDOORI KNIGHTS and of course Andre Williams needs no further introduction, he

Norton News • Spring 2010

2010-04-16T00:42:00.033-04:00

Melvin Davis with fans Billy and MiriamWelcome to Norton records, Melvin Davis! Melvin's Norton spinner is out in two weeks! Hey, that's me and Billy hanging out with Melvin at the Funtastic Dracula festival in sunny Spain... his show there with the Party Stompers backin' was totally supersonic...check new release info below... meanwhile, the train to Nortonville has had some interesting

Dale Hawkins 1936-2010

2010-02-16T12:29:00.010-05:00

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and hero, Norton artist Dale Hawkins. Rock and roll instigator Dale Hawkins-- Delmar Allen Hawkins on certificates of entry and exit-- was born to set the world upside its head, and he shot that rattlin’ noggin down the alley like a dolemite bowling ball that caught fire halfway down the lane. Such was the infernal,

FEB • MARCH NEWS FROM NORTONVILLE!

2010-02-11T23:23:00.013-05:00

Happy T. Valentine’s Day, all you heartbusters out there! A crew of Norton pals will be celebrating with fine romantic dining at our favorite restaurant, WHITE CASTLE! This holiday event is available to all Nortonians (and other people) by making reservations with the White Castle people! WC takes on a VD mood with sophisticated presentation, soft music, teddy bears, tablecloths, candy, candles,

WILLIAMS - TOSCHES TITLE MATCH!

2010-01-07T17:09:00.004-05:00

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Greasy Greets from Nortonville!

2009-12-28T01:49:00.006-05:00

Date Line Count Downs for Nortonians (and other people!)• Dec. 27 Alarm Clocks and Party Stompers at the Beachland (Cleveland)• Dec. 29 Trophy Bar (Brooklyn) Capricorn caper!• Dec. 31 Dave The Spazz WFMU radio party! • Dec. 31 Detroit Cobras/A-Bones/Underthings New Years Eve Mercury Lounge, NYC• Dec. 31 Roky Erickson at Maxwell’s (NJ)• Jan. 1 Roky Erickson at Southpaw (Brooklyn)• Jan. 2

December News

2009-12-02T23:19:00.021-05:00

Holiday Greets, Nortonians!Yes, it’s that time of year, my dears and we have plenty news to divulge! Be sure to check the Norton website for a bash bevy of holiday gift ideas, lots of great sounds plus accoutrements like two styles of Norton tote bags and iron-on patches which are sure to bring a smile to the recipient of your benevolence. As always, gift certificates are available in any

November News

2009-11-11T12:26:00.012-05:00

Attention Nortonians! All new releases are ready to roll! We are busy pickin' and packin' so get on board with a landslide of new Norton monsters! Pick up two fabulous volumes of Kim Fowley's earliest, wildest and rarest recordings on posh gatefold LP format or CD, three LP's and CD's of early, rare, and unissued Sun Ra vocal group and R&B superbity (plus an astonishing seven inch Sun Ra never

FALL FLASHES FROM NORTONVILLE

2009-10-03T14:03:00.040-04:00

Now that we've got your attention.... greetings, Nortonians!Yes, that's Billy and me with icon Kim Fowley at an undisclosed location and yes, we're thrilled to announce some of the coolest sounds ever set to wax, all from Kim's cranium! Yes! Dig this double dose of his rarest and earliest tracks with ONE MAN'S GARBAGE and its bookend ANOTHER MAN'S GOLD, a killer pair that will whack you upside

2009-10-02T21:55:00.000-04:00

2009-10-02T21:51:00.004-04:00

FUNTASTIC FESTIVAL UPDATE!

2009-10-02T21:17:00.010-04:00

GINO OUT • GREAT GAYLORD, MELVIN DAVIS INFuntastic Dracula Carnival (Benidorm, Spain) Oct 10 Funtastic Festival Website!Gino Washington has canceled his appearance at the Funtastic Festival.Subbing for Gino will be Fortune Records soul sensation Melvin Davis backed by the Party Stompers. Melvin Davis Myspace! Super added bonus surprise sensation is the Great Gaylord who will be jet-packed from

A-Bones Japan Tour Pix and Flix

2009-10-01T01:53:00.001-04:00

A-BONES IN ORBIT!MINUS ONE! BLAST OFF! The A-Bones meet the Fleshtones this Saturday Oct 3 at Union Hall in everso fabulous Brooklyn, moments before blasting off across the pond on a two week pounder in la France and el Spain! The band’s been in racking up plenty air miles, especially with a seven day weekend in frantic and fabulous Japan! Big thanks and lots of L-U-V to friends and fans in

NORTON NEWS • TONS OF IT!

2009-08-25T17:57:00.000-04:00

Hey gang! This may have been the fastest summer in history! It’s been a blast, and of course it will need to finish with a rash of full-on smash before we all head back to study hall! Dig in, as we fill you in on goings-on at Norton HQ, with positive predictions on upcoming releases that are sure to initiate raised eyebrows and blood pressure alike! Drum roll, please…NORTON HOUSE OF WAX PODCAST!

WOOLY BLAST & NORTON HOUSE OF WAX

2009-08-04T00:06:00.002-04:00

Attention, Nortonians! A couple of splendid announcements as we head into the Perseid season here in the Northern hemisphere! The A-Bones will be buzzin' a beeline straight north and across the border in our hopped up jalop (aka recently tuned up Chrysler with a big dent in the side) with the plan to squeal into le parking lot just as the full moon eclipse works its whammy jammy on party festers.

Mighty Hannibal's 70th Birthday!

2009-07-28T01:07:00.000-04:00

"I'M NOT DONE YET!"The Mighty Hannibal's 70th Birthday Partybacked by The Sweet DivinesAND SURPRISE GUESTS!!!July 31 at the Highline Ballroom, 431 W 16th St. NYC 10011 between 9th and 10th Ave (212) 414-5994highlineballroom.comConcert starts @ 8PMDoors open @ 6 PMTickets $16.00 in advance$18.00 day of showCelebrate with the man himself at a massive birthday

THE RETURN OF ROY & CYRIL!

2009-07-20T00:38:00.000-04:00

ROY LONEY & CYRIL JORDAN!CYRIL JORDAN & ROY LONEY!Either way you say it, it spells FLAMIN GROOVIES!!! Dig their first time on stage together in the NYC environs since 1971! Kids, this is what we've all been wishin' and hopin' for-- the originators setting the woods on fire one more time again! Okay, two more times again!Ride the rails to Hoboken on Thursday, then hop a hack to scenic Brooklyn on

PONDEROSA STOMP WEEK!

2009-07-13T22:49:00.000-04:00

Yas, yas, that iconic belt buckle can only be wrapped 'round the waist of Lazy Lester who loaned the title of his signature tune Ponderosa Stomp to the fest that bears the name! Lester's busy stirring a pot of hot sauce down in New Orleans while his pals party up north! P-Stomp is upon us this Thursday and Friday! Grande Fete Sunday! New York goes New Orleans, kids-- get ready to revel!Each

A-BONES NEWS GALORE!

2009-07-13T22:44:00.000-04:00

A-BONES NEWS!Friday, July 10, join the A-Bones on a Midsummer Night Slop with a booze krooze around Manhattan! Take a three hour cruise (with Lars as the Skipper) in celebration of the release of the Norton album THE A-BONES, NOT NOW! The A-Bones will perform all your favorites (they better be your favorites - you can't leave!) and DJ Todd-O-Phonic Todd will rock the boat as only he can! Booze!

New York Night Train! Fri July 3

2009-07-03T00:42:00.000-04:00

JULY 3 (Friday) New York Night Train Dance Blast @ Glasslands, 289 Kent Ave (between 1st St & Grand St), Brooklyn (South side Williamsburg) Soul Clap & Dance-Off ! DJ spinding trifecta! Mr Jonathan Toubin Presents! Billy and Miriam from Norton Records! Leah Fishman of the Nouvellas! B&M drag over their blarin'est soul stomp blasters startin' at ten PM, with a free Sky Vodka open bar! Burp! They

Nortonians spin at Midnite Ramble Tonite!

2009-06-26T10:18:00.000-04:00

June 26 It's Friday night and that's our night to HOWL! Come stomp to the wildest sounds on the planet as Josh "I Was A Teenage Norton Intern" Styles of Stalkers fame corrals Billy and Miriam from Norton Records at the all nite record romp at Home Sweet Home, 131 Chrystie Street NYC! It's a dusk to dawner... give or take.... Midnite Ramble tonite! Washable duds recommended...

A-Bones album debut tonite on WFMU!

2009-06-25T14:45:00.000-04:00

The new A-Bones album-- NOT NOW! -- debuts on WFMU tonite!! WFMU's own Dave the Spazz will debut NOT NOW! - the first all, uh, new long playing A-Bones recording in 1.5 decades - tonight on Music to Spazz By. Tune into WFMU via air signal at 91.1 FM or streaming live via internet in ANY locale and ANY timezone during ANY questionable activity at: www.wfmu.org From 8-11 Eastern Standard Time.

Five New Benny Joy LPs + Box Set!

2009-06-23T23:11:00.000-04:00

RELEASE DATE • JULY 14Finally-- the mother lode is upon us! Roll to the jukebox rock with the party crashing sounds of Tampa's Rebel Rocker BENNY JOY!!! Benny has long been acknowledged as one of the unsung kings of rockabilly through five star killer singles like Crash The Party, Little Red Book, Spin The Bottle and Steady With Betty. Now, the Benny-obsessed Norton label rounds up all of Benny's

A-Bones Not Now! New LP + Boat Blast!

2009-06-23T22:53:00.000-04:00

NEW ON NORTON A-BONES JULY 14 THE A-BONES, NOT NOW! (Norton 345) Geraldine / Restless / Outcast / Shallow Grave / The Lover's Curse / He Sure Could Hypnotize / Jupiter Bulldog / Cat Nip (w/Dave “Baby” Cortez)/ Stolen Moments / Bad Times / The Rooster / Six Long Weeks/ Don't Talk About Him/ Granny Tops 'Em At The Hop / Bing Bong (There's A Party Goin' On) Yes, your

3. June in Nortonville!

2009-06-07T20:37:00.000-04:00

BEAT BLASTS! DJ BLOWOUTS! RECORD SHOW BASHERS!Stop the presses! Two of my most favorite drummers are in town this week!MUMMIES FEATURING RUSSELL QUAN!!San Francisco giant Russell Quan will be bashing his way into our hearts with the fabulous Mummies at Maxwell's on Tuesday and at Southpaw on Wednesday! Here's a pic of Russell on my 1962 red sparkle Slingerlands -- the kit originally belonged to

2. New Norton Box Set!

2009-05-29T18:30:00.001-04:00

I STILL HATE CDS! NORTON RECORDS 45 RPM BOX SET VOL. 2 1. GINO WASHINGTON - OUT OF THIS WORLD 2. JOLLY GREEN G IANTS - BUSY BODY 3. DIXIE DEE AND THE RHYTHM ROCKERS - MAXINE 4. LITTLE JOHNNY AND THE SILVERTONES - ROCK 'TIL THE END OF TIME 5. KING KHAN - IT'S A LIE 6. EXCELS - LET'S DANCE 7. JERRY LEE TRIO - BANSHEE 8. DEL TINOS - GO GO GO 9. MOGEN

1. Nortonville!

2009-05-29T12:49:00.000-04:00

Announcements, Pronouncements & New Releases!You better believe me, indeed, Nortonians! Miriam here from HQ with our brand new ballyhoo--- the newfangled illustrated Norton newsletter! The master plan is to keep you up to the minute with Norton Records goings-on, and jeepers, there's a lot going on! Sign up as a follower to be instantly tipped off to new posts and inside scoops.Kids, it seems