Creative Speak With Jesse Norris

Bonus Episode - 50th Anniversary Retrospective of Ramone's Self-Titled Debut Album

A special bonus episode where Jesse and guest host Adam Harmless discuss and break down Ramone's self-titled debut album, track by track, in honor of its 50th anniversary in April 2026.

S1 EP7: Rain Swann of Hold That Weight & Mating Call

This week, guest host Rain Swann joins Jesse for a conversation ranging from his solo work to drumming in Mating Call to Kanye West. Catch Rain performing live with Mating Call on 3/28/26 at The Moose Lodge in Cullman, AL and on 4/19/26 alongside my band Lighthouse at the LTD in Gadsden, AL.   Rain Swann's Link Tree [https://linktr.ee/spookshowrain] Hold That Weight on Instagram [?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]   Rain Swann 333+888 (The Night After) EP [https://open.spotify.com/album/4477uN7rXvsGJAzKKFlQ6K?si=Ozi35ZUGSB6qU7I7ThF6AQ] Rain Swann Age of Innocence single [https://open.spotify.com/album/5eM1VbCvUxeoG55OLKPMwZ?si=0Z9NjG4oT3mem6EgDteT_A]   Mating Call live performance [https://youtu.be/lyf966zrG4A?si=m7GRMI9PDSxZf_Eq] TOWU Live At Saturn EP [https://open.spotify.com/album/62qCLAOoNVON6Rwp32lxNA?si=Gi10h8YhTgS2blgK_lcNfQ] Supernaut EP [https://open.spotify.com/album/41nY5gYFm9DlmbTKhwSHfY?si=xm_6htboTXaDpvKcZAHbLg]

S1 EP6: Ray Wetzel of the GMA

In this episode, Jesse hosts visual artist and museum curator/director Ray Weztel for a discussion on his career and artist journey.   Reach Mr. Wetzel by e-mail: rwetzel@cityofgadsden.com [rwetzel@cityofgadsden.com]   Photos of his artwork [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dIe3o55rT1QEjjDVxirhzZkNmgCyPE1D?usp=sharing]

S1 EP5: Jacob Ragan of Bebop Mutiny

This week, Jesse interviews Jacob Ragan, previously known for his drums/vocals in Russian Love Machine, Divine Shakes, and Tiger Helicide, who has recently launched his solo project, Bebop Mutiny.   Bebop Mutiny on Bandcamp [http://bebopmutiny.bandcamp.com]   Divine Shakes on Bandcamp [https://thedivineshakes.bandcamp.com/album/back-alley-chatter]   Tiger Helicide - The River Squid [https://tigerhelicide.bandcamp.com/album/the-river-squid-lp]   False Suns on Bandcamp [https://falsesuns.bandcamp.com/album/the-gospel-according-to]   Russian Love Machine on Bandcamp [https://russianlovemachine.bandcamp.com/track/lincoya-road?fbclid=IwVERDUAP7ZtpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe5WiLWJak5EXeiMHQOY23W5U3GpZjar6x_PFnoKq8UXXJ3Wyou0SlSMLy26k_aem_AD7gjlBF7RFDClw_lfUPfA]   Mudblud on Bandcamp [https://mudbludofficial.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-rock-is-not-dead]

S1 EP4: Clint McDuffie of Deep Space Devices

This week, Jesse interviews Clint McDuffie, the founder of Deep Space Devices. As DSD, Clint builds and designs guitar and bass pedals from scratch. He also has performed with a number of bands including Beach Side Property and GallantHorn.   Deep Space Devices website [https://www.deepspacedevices.com]   Beach Side Property on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Ub2c51IxnBrbytn0cBsS6?si=ZwFpXuAnT8qYZpImFQkYyQ]   GallantHorn on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3UbJrVvm5AY03L7KwPWutC?si=9Mr3nm0dSDG0zkR08sI8Zg]   Ex-Cowboy on Bandcamp [https://excowboynoise.bandcamp.com]