RUST BELT MUSIC

Norside has rapidly established themselves as one of the most thrilling new acts on today's instrumental groove scene. Anchored by a deep-pocket rhythm section and fearless improvisation, this organ trio brings a raw, no-frills energy that feels both timeless and unmistakably of the moment.

Their identity isn't revivalist - it's lived-in. Norside's "Rust Belt Music" carries the weight of factory towns, corner bars, and long winters, channeling the same working-class intensity that shaped cities across America's industrial heartland. There's a toughness to their grooves, a refusal to polish away the grit, and that's exactly the point.

In a remarkably short time, the trio has shared the stage with some of the heaviest names in funk, soul, and jazz - including Soulive, The New Mastersounds, Cyril Neville,  The Soul Rebels, The Bar-Kays, Dwayne Dolphin, and more. Their reputation as a must-see live act continues to grow with every performance.

This summer, Norside releases their new LP, Coal & Soul, on Color Red Music - a sophomore record that doubles down on everything that makes them essential: groove, grit, and soul worn straight to the bone.

Norside is Glenn Strother (guitar), Skip Sanders (organ), and Steve Ippolito (drums).