The Strangest Gig

Chris J Norwood

The strangest gig I‘ve ever played: true tales from the studio and the stage. Hosted by Chris J Norwood. Each episode Chris interviews a different musician to hear the stories about all the strange, weird, wild, wacky, terrible and/or amazing gigs we have to take in order to make it as freelance and gigging musicians.

  1. 10/23/2025

    Ep. 35_Dodging Beer Bottles_Ward Richmond

    Ward Richmond was a member of the Dallas staple (dare I say 'infamous') bands, Slick 57 and Boys Named Sue. Slick 57 toured extensively throughout the country as well as overseas in Europe and Australia. He has since gone on to release 4 solo albums, two as The Warden and two under his own name. His 5th and newest album, "Big Addict Energy" drops this November. His latest single, "The Non-alcoholic Beer Drinkin Man" is out now streaming everywhere. In this episode we get into Ward's continuing sober journey and how he handles his big addict energy. We also hear the story of that time Ward started a hip hop group and opened for Ludacris, while almost getting booed off the stage and having beer bottles thrown at him.  Be sure to check out Ward's own podcast, Truckin' On. Where he sits down with fellow musicians, entrepreneurs, spiritual seekers, and everyday legends to talk about life without filters. https://www.truckinon.com/ . Follow The Strangest Gig on Instagram: @thestrangestgig . Chris J Norwood & The Knockdown Dragout's new single, a cover of the Spoon classic "I Turn My Camera On", is OUT NOW. Streaming everywhere you listen to good music. Thor Christensen of The Dallas Morning News says, "Leave it to Dallas singer Chris J Norwood to zero in on Spoon’s funky side."  See Chris and his background singers, The Knockouts, LIVE in a special trio edition on Fri. Nov. 7 opening up for Ruthie Foster at The Kessler Theater. Tickets at www.thekessler.org

    54 min
  2. 11/19/2024

    Ep. 29_Remember Your Light_The Rev. Shawn Amos

    The Rev. Shawn Amos has had an extraordinary life and career in the music business. His father Wally Amos, best known as the delicious genius behind the Famous Amos cookie brand, was also a successful talent scout (the first black talent scout in the country to be exact) working with the likes of Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Simon & Garfunkel and many more. So you could say that the music business is in Shawn's blood. Shawn forged his own path, working his way up as an A&R man for Shout! Factory! and Rhino Records. Among the many great artists he worked on records with include soul singer Solomon Burke, Herb Alpert, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Matthew Sweet, and the late great Quincy Jones, who sadly passed away shortly after we recorded this interview. Also an acclaimed author, Shawn's book "Cookies & Milk" was awarded the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Youth/Teens! And on top of all that Shawn is a accomplished blues musician and singer/songwriter. His latest albums include the funk-inspired joyful blues album "Soul Brother No. 1" and a live album of 13 Rev classics entitled, "Vivir En España". Recorded on a recent tour of Spain. We get into all that and more in this fascinating conversation with The Rev. Shawn Amos. www.shawnamos.com . . Come check out my band, Chris J Norwood & The Knockdown Dragout, at the legendary Longhorn Ballroom in south Dallas on Fri. Dec. 6, 2024. We'll be opening for Marc Broussard. Tickets at: www.chrisjnorwood.com/shows . Follow The Strangest Gig on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/thestrangestgig

    44 min

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The strangest gig I‘ve ever played: true tales from the studio and the stage. Hosted by Chris J Norwood. Each episode Chris interviews a different musician to hear the stories about all the strange, weird, wild, wacky, terrible and/or amazing gigs we have to take in order to make it as freelance and gigging musicians.