Professional steel player available to supply the bendies and slidies.
Howdy folks, Sam Norris and his steel guitar here. I am a full-time musician based in Austin, TX, and am available for remote session work via Soundbetter. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is any way I can contribute to your project.
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
Interview with Sam Norris
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I operate out of my apartment studio. I typically record direct and use software for amplification, EQ, etc. Pedal steel rarely needs to be recorded through a hardware amp.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am heavily influenced by steel players such as Bobby Black (Commander Cody), Buddy Emmons, Sneaky Pete Kleinow (Flying Burrito Bros.), Bruce Bouton (Ricky Skaggs), Weldon Myrick and Hal Rugg. I played guitar for many years before I picked up steel, and am still inspired by slide players such as Derek Trucks, Sonny Landreth and Lowell George.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Typically I am provided with a track and simply asked to play steel on it using my own discretion. I am happy to fill out a song how I see fit but always appreciate direction from producers I work with.
I was the steel picker in this production
- Pedal SteelAverage price - $70 per song
- DobroAverage price - $70 per song
- Electric GuitarContact for pricing
- Bass ElectricContact for pricing
Turn-around time: Typically 3 days, but my touring and session schedule may cause turn-around time to be extended. I will revise all work as necessary until the client is fully satisfied.
- Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen
- Brad Paisley
- Ricky Skaggs
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- Excel U12