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Need a guitar player /producer for your next session or gig? I may be able to help... I'm also a writer, publisher, affiliate With Broadcast Music Int. BMI ( Nortunes) I have performed since my teens for over 20 years at countless venues such as clubs, concerts, universities and festivals. Performing with and opening for many legendary blues and rock artists as well as headlining my own shows. Road tested and approved... Depending on your circumstance I am willing to work on a sliding scale and am willing to travel ( I live in Southern California at present) if the gig is a good one. Feel free to check out the other links on the site for my bio and any other data you may require to make a decision. You won't be disappointed. Check out the samples below and call me if I may be of assistance.   Richard in the middle with the late blues great Johnny Copeland                        More Mp3 Samples click on any link. Samples marked with an asterisk* are homemade demos not the studio version and as such may lack the quality of a studio produced work...All songs written by Richard Norton... guitars/vocals Richard Norton In God We Trust* Frankie Come Out Tonight* Ready Willing and Able* Big River* Here's what the fans have to say... "If your tastes encompass Johnny Winter and Stevie Ray Vaughn then "I Can Stand A Little Rain" is going to fit nicely into your particular blues bag".  Mick Rainsford "Bluesprint Magazine" ( The official magazine of the British Blues Connection)                 Richard is one of the best blues/rock guitar players around, his blues singing can make you almost want to cry, his tune( My Old Pal The Blues) is a masterpiece. Why isn't he on a major blues label? Ron Pokatilof Zion Illinois     "I've been a blues junky since he late 60's when I go turned on to a lot of the old Chess stuff, the Vanguard collections, etc. I'm 52 and grew up listening to a lot of r&b, but when I first heard some serious blues, that did it. I became a bass player and worked up in New England with various bands when this stuff was definitely not cool. I still fool around with it a lot. But that's not why I wrote... Anyway, there's been just a few times that someone has just flat knocked me cold on the first listen. Buddy Guy was the first, and I still have all that old vinyl as well as all the other stuff. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. Day before yesterday I fired up iTunes on my Mac (I play with Macs for a living and do a little music with them as well), hit low-band Electric Blues Radio and was stopped dead in my tracks by "My Old Friend the Blues." (Close enough?) I got the chills, the whole thing. The world just stopped for that six or seven minutes the cut was playing. Unfortunately, I'd never run across your music until that moment. I stopped working and went into a total frenzy, first finding the EBR site and checking the playlists. Then I tracked down your site and grabbed the CD. Do you ever play in the Pittsburgh area? Please advise. The whole point is *thank you* for doing what you do. You've really got it right and I'll make sure the rest of my blues loving friends and musicians get the word. I can't wait to hear the rest of the CD and get my wife listening. Are there more records available? I guess I'll check the site, which is damn cool, by the way, and see what I can find. I appreciate it and best to you, Richard. Ed Fritz, Jr. Pittsburg PA. "Thanks for playing great blues." The Blues Doctor Surrey B.C. Richard, "Thanks for the CD and the autograph. Thought I'd mention that I collect autographs, I have SRV and another from guy by the name of "J.Hendrix". You are in good company." Tom R. Kearny New Jersey Hey, Richard, "You've got a great site here and a wonderful CD. You obviously have many talents, and I am very impressed. Keep up the good work with your music and art, and the best of luck to you. Your new fan," Natalie N. NYC.		Hey Richard, Why aren't you famous yet? Daniel Van Patten Gold Record Producer   Call 714.528.8343 Pacific Time During regular business hours. Ask for Richard or leave a message.     From the CD "I Can Stand A  little Rain" Words and Music by Richard Norton © 1995 Nortunes BMI all rights reserved The Gangsters Back Click here mp3 sample My Old Pal (The Blues) R Norton vocals/guitars Click here mp3 sample SlideGuitar Sample 1 SlideGuitar Sample 2 Resources and Contacts/References  Available Upon Request   Richard: Caught you "Live" on Catalina Island about 5 or 6 years ago. Loved it then and now. Many Thanks." Mike G. San Diego Ca. Hi Richard , I hear Johnny Winter and SRV in your playing. Hopefully you will get better known this side of the world. All the best. Charlie Hussey. Dublin Ireland Dear Richard, I loved the video and the CD! EXCEPTIONAL! Keep it going. Yours faithfully, Wayne G. New Zealand Very impressive...You never disappoint me, but then again...I remember you playing when you were 15. Bill Francis, Pilgrim New Jersey "The best independent CD I've heard so far" Herm @ electricblues.com "I just spent the evening with Richard (online, of course) and am impressed with his varied talents. His CD is great and he's also a very sexy guy".  Alyse Sands. Nashville TNN "I just recently got your CD. VERY, VERY GOOD! I especially like Welcome to the Real World andThe Gangster's Back In Town. Thanks for the incredible listening enjoyment!! I look forward to more." Shelly G. Villa Park Ca "After I received your CD I played it for hours. Your playing is great man. I am looking forward to your next album. With love and thanks from your blues fan in the far east." Rosdi B. Singapore