Norton Donations & Volunteer Help

Rockin' Joe Belock

Photo by Jacob Blickenstaf

I'm sure you've heard by now.  Norton Records has suffered a terrible blow in the shape of hurricane Sandy.  I'd like to thank all the "first responders" who have been helping out down at the warehouse, and at Norton H.Q., removing and drying records.  It's the kind of physical help that leaves you feeling like you're making a difference.  It's also the kind of help that folks in the Brooklyn, NY area are more equipped to provide.  But the norton family spreads out far past the five boroughs in every direction!  And the rest of us can help too.  By making a contribution.  This contribution will help to restore Norton's supply of jackets and sleeves for the salvaged LP's and 45's.  I remember once having a conversation with Miriam about the beginning of the label and where it has progressed to today.  It was while she and Billy were graciously housing the band at their home during the recording of the Mary Weiss album.  She remarked that "Norton isn't just a company or a label, it is it's own being with a heart and soul."  Nurtured and reared by a family of wild Rock and Roll fans all over the world!  And it is so true.  And now Norton needs our help.  Your help.  So that it may remain a home to superb music for generations to come.  Donate now!

You can also email nortonrec@aol.com for more info on how to lend a hand in Brooklyn.  Stay tuned for upcoming benefit concerts for Norton as well as a 1 day WFMU record fair that will include a Norton table with new stuff for sale!!

Live From The Admiral

Tune in tonight from 11-2 for Live From The Admiral with Dr. Filth and Greg Cartwright!

*Apologies for the technical difficulties last night.  We are still trying to figure out the logistics of Ichiban in exile.  Thanks for your patience!

Donations For Norton Records

Your help is still desperately needed here at Norton HQ to assist in our recovery from the destruction of Norton’s Red Hook warehouse at the hands of Hurricane Sandy. There are more records that can be saved, but we are still racing the clock to salvage them before they dry. If you want to help with Norton Records salvaging effort at our office in Prospect Heights (Brooklyn, NY), please contact us ASAP at nortonrec@aol.com with VOLUNTEER in the subject line or call 917 671-7185 (Billy) or 718 789-4438 (office). We will reply with info.

Please alert NY friends. We have had a great deal of help but we can use much more!!

Thanks
The Norton staff

Donate Here!

Stompin' Riff Raffs On Fool's Paradise Today

Photo by Adrian Jones

Originally scheduled to perform at the WFMU Record Fair, Tokyo’s Stompin’ Riff Raffs will make good on their commitment to lowbrow sounds this Saturday on Fool’s Paradise with Rex. Thrill to the sounds of lead man Nao and his merry band of Fujiyama Mamas Rie, Saori, Miku. Expect to hear many Fool’s Paradise Favorites covered by these spirited trans-continental teens! If you’ve got a grudge against the whole square world—tune in to Fool’s Paradise with Rex this Saturday from 1-3 PM EST!!

Archive

The Old Man's Drunk Again

Jimmy Martin & The Sunny Mountain Boys  -  The Old Man's Drunk Again

Ichiban in Exile!

The Itchy Drummer: Exile on Montgomery Street! Ain't This a Bichiban?


WFMU's Rock & Soul Ichiban stream was badly injured by Hurricane Sandy, leaving its live programming orphaned for the time being while Debbie D and Dr. Filth keep the stream running with duct tape and elbow grease from their respective homes in New York City and Asheville, North Carolina. Today from Noon to 3 PM, Ichiban's beloved sister stream, Give The Drummer Radio, hosts Ichiban refugee Matt Fiveash for a special three-hour show with co-host GTDR star Amanda Nazario of Nazario Scenario fame. Matt's Singles Going Steady week show got flooded out last week so he's having it this week instead and you will hear nothing but the little records with the big holes. November is Norton Records month on Ichiban; expect to hear a whole bunch of Norton 45s. Remember that Norton suffered catastrophic destruction to their warehouse in Red Hook and they still need your help!

You can listen to the show live on the Give The Drummer Radio Stream.


But most of all, don't forget to pledge. Thanks to Sandy, WFMU is in by far the worst financial shape of its entire life, and that's saying a lot!


Mucho thanks to champion disk jockey, GTDR head honcho and beloved WFMU veteran Doug Schulkind for making this happen.

Also, please note that Ichiban is playing nothing but Greg Cartwright DJ sets all day today up until 3:00 when Debbie Does WFMU returns to the Ichiban stream!

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Ichiban Launch Party at Lakeside Lounge

Big heartfelt thanks to everyone who's been pitching in to help out WFMU and Norton Records this past week.  We are grateful to each and every one of you.  If you can get to Prospect Heights this week, there is still a lot to do at Norton HQ.  Email me at wfmuichiban@gmail.com for directions.  There would be no Ichiban without Norton!  Please help if you can.

Greg Cartwright Spins

Dr. Filth & Greg Cartwright

I had a real good time recording a new DJ set with Greg Cartwright in studio D during the Ichiban 3 year anniversary week.  We were unable to record the back announcements so we won't get to hear that Tennessee drawl that we all love so much, but the music speaks for itself.

Greg Cartwright Spins Vol. 6 (mp3)

Holidays - Desperate
Kenny Owens - Wrong Line
Ted Lucas - Head In California
Keith Dennis - Almost Grown
Roy Hall - Little Queenie
Louis Jordan - Big Bess
Royal Rhythms - Lovey Dovey
Mosriters - Turmoil
Johnny Eager - Howl
Mad Man Taylor And His Piano - Rumble Tumble
Jerry Arnold - Honey Babe
Roscoe Shelton - Running For My Life
Len Wade - The Night The Angels Cried
Clyde McPhater - Shot Of Rhythm & Blues
Mosriters - On The Run
Four Flickers - Yo-Yo
Chain Gang - Little Black Book
Jackie Lee - Would You Believe
David Coleman - Foolish Heart
Danny Overbea - My Love
Al Brown & The Tunetoppers - Sweet Little Love
Danny Winkle - Don't Fall In Love
Arnold Sanford - LInda Lu
Holidays - Dark Valley

Happy Birthday Dr. Filth!

Big thanks to Dr. Filth for saving the day and keeping Ichiban streaming after we lost our main server at WFMU. We hope to be back up and running this week! In the meantime, let's wish Dr. Filth a Happy Birthday! Eat some cake and raise a glass. Thanks.

Tomorrow

You Tore My Brain

If you can get to Prospect Heights in Brooklyn this week, the Nortons need you! Email me at wfmuichiban@gmail.com for directions.  The clock is ticking. Thanks!

Let Her Dance!