The Strangest Gig

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/ [https://www.truckinon.com/] . Follow The Strangest Gig on Instagram: @thestrangestgig [https://www.instagram.com/thestrangestgig] . Chris J Norwood & The Knockdown Dragout [http://chrisjnorwood.com/]'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." [https://www.keranews.org/2025-09-25/dallas-soul-singer-releasing-cover-of-a-texas-indie-rock-classic]  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 [https://www.prekindle.com/event/59157-ruthie-foster-dallas]

Ep. 34_Getting Paid In Weed_Isaac Sloane

Our guest this episode is Isaac Sloane. Isaac fronts the band Isaac Sloane & The Sound Brigade, a blues/rock/psychedelic/jazz/fusion band based out of Denton. A relative newcomer to the scene Isaac and band have already logged countless shows all across the metroplex and have even earned nominations for Best Blues Band and Best Guitarist by the Dallas Entertainment Awards. Isaac tells some inspiring stories of his dedication to the gig, like walking with his gear three miles to the venue after near totaling his car and leaving it on the side of the highway. AND going straight from the ER to the stage after a suffering a heart attack, with medical bracelet still on his wrist. And finally we hear the hilarious story of when Isaac and the Sound Brigade, in a scene reminiscent of something you'd see on "Almost Famous", played a supposed "peace" festival and got paid in bags of weed. https://isaacsloaneandthesoundbrigade.com/ [https://isaacsloaneandthesoundbrigade.com/] . Come see Chris J Norwood & The Knockdown Dragout [https://www.chrisjnorwood.com] May 30th at the Doublewide in Dallas with Austin soul powerhouse Tomar & The FCs. https://www.chrisjnorwood.com/shows [https://www.chrisjnorwood.com/shows] Follow Chris J Norwood on Instagram: @chrisjnorwood [https://www.instagram.com/chrisjnorwood] And Facebook: @chrisjnorwood [https://www.facebook.com/chrisjnorwood] . Follow The Strangest Gig on Instagram: @thestrangestgig [http://instagram.com/thestrangestgig]

Ep. 33_You’re My Dude_Tre Nagella

Our guest this episode is 4x Grammy award winning audio engineer, mixer, and record producer, Tre Nagella. He has worked with such artists as Kirk Franklin, Ed Sheeran, Blake Shelton, Lady Gaga, and Travis Scott to name a few. Tre describes himself as a Music Entrepreneur. In addition to his career as an engineer/mixer/producer, Tre is also a co-owner of the world class recording studio Luminous Sound Studios in Dallas. And recently Tre has stepped further in to mogul side of the business by starting his own record label. He had some really great advice for younger artists about what a record label might be looking for, as well as great advice for anyone starting out in this business called music. And finally he had some great stories about what it's like working with some of the biggest stars on the planet, including the surprising item that Lil Wayne had on his rider. www.trenagella.com . Follow The Strangest Gig on Instagram: @thestrangestgig . . - The Knockdown Dragout (The Exhibition), the bonus EP of alt versions, demos, and a live track from the debut album by Chris J Norwood & The Knockdown Dragout drops on Mar 28.  - follow us on Instagram: @chrisjnorwood - follow us on Facebook: @chrisjnorwood

Ep. 32_Total Mayhem_Rob Garner

Our guest this episode is Rob Garner. In addition to being a supremely talented bass player, Rob is also the Editor and Publisher of Buddy Magazine, The Original Texas Music Magazine. Rob also holds the esteemed designation of being a "Texas Tornado". We get into what print music journalism and physical media look like in today's digital age, as well as how important it is and what it means to the health of the local music scene. We also hear a harrowing tale of the total mayhem that occurred during a Rigor Mortis show at the old Theatre Gallery in Deep Ellum. www.buddymagazine.com [http://www.buddymagazine.com] (Thanks to Maureen Womack at Rabbit Hat Promotions [https://www.rabbithatpromotions.com/] for her help in setting this interview up.) . . Follow us on Instagram: @thestrangestgig [https://www.instagram.com/thestrangestgig] @chrisjnorwood [https://www.instagram.com/chrisjnorwood] www.chrisjnorwood.com [http://www.chrisjnorwood.com]

Ep. 31_Jambaloo_Corey Pond & Joe Morrison

Happy New Year! Our guests this month are Corey Pond from Spune Productions and Joe Morrison from Mullen & Mullen Law Firm. They stop by to talk about the first annual Jambaloo; a free, week-long live music event in the DFW area from February 2-8, 2025. 4 venues, 8 days, 25 showcases, and100+ bands. We also hear their prospective, as avid music fans, on the importance of a vibrant local original music scene and how it should be supported. And we hear about Corey's encounter with the very paranoid lead singer of Modest Mouse, Isaac Brock. www.spune.com [http://www.spune.com] www.jambaloo.live [http://www.jambaloo.live]   . . www.chrisjnorwood.com [http://www.chrisjnorwood.com] Follow us on Instagram: @thestrangestgig [http://www.instagram.com/thestrangestgig]