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Emperor Norton

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About Me


At the peremptory request and desire of a large majority of the Empire, I, Emperor Norton, formerly of Algoa Bay, Cape of Good Hope, River of Crookedness, and now for the last 2 years and 2 months past of S. F., Cal., declare and proclaim a band to be named "Emperor Norton"; and in virtue of the authority thereby in me vested, do hereby order and direct the representatives of the different randoms & outfits of the Union to assemble at any and/or every Musical Hall, of this city or otherwise, on any and/or every date posted in the Imperial Blog or on the Imperial Calendar or any other calendar, then and there to make such alterations in the existing state of the Mind as may ameliorate the evils under which the body is laboring, and thereby cause confidence to exist, both at home and abroad, in our stability and integrity.

NORTON I, Emperor of the United States & Protector of Mexico

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/17/2007
Band Website: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Norton
Band Members:
decrees, guitars
1st chair guitar, decrees
imperial lows, decrees
ceremonial drum, decrees
Sounds Like:

Record Label: Talking House
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Studio Vlog: Production Complete

In Celebration of the completed first recordings the Emperor would like to dole upon thee an Imperial Decree in the form of YouTube home videos. Please enjoy His Imperial Progress.WHEREAS, W...
Posted by Emperor Norton on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:06:00 PST

an Imperial Resolution

WHEREAS, His Imperial Presence hopes your 1859 was filled with riches and H.I.M. wishes you a prosperous and joyous new year in 1860;WHEREAS, Much like the Emperor, your new year's resolution - to see...
Posted by Emperor Norton on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:07:00 PST

SF Chronicle: Foggy Christmas review

The Emperor is quite satisfied with His mention in the review of Talking House's Holiday album a Foggy Christmas.H.I.M. would like to remind you to review the following legislation:1.a.) have a gander...
Posted by Emperor Norton on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:43:00 PST

Studio Vlog: Vignettes

Production of the Imperial Debut is now at 58%! In celebration of the rapidly approaching 60% milestone AND in an unexpected bout of generosity, the Emperor has decided to release a few moving pictur...
Posted by Emperor Norton on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:23:00 PST

West Coast Performer

It brings much delight to the Emperor to be mentioned in this month's edition of the West Coast Performer Magazine. Due to the amount of strain and scramble involved with a full length release - the E...
Posted by Emperor Norton on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:23:00 PST

Studio Vlog: Chicken Taco Chimichanga

WHEREAS, it is of utmost importance to the Emperor to promote and celebrate cultural diversity throughout the Empire. This includes, but is not limited to: maintaining a harem of multi-racial concubi...
Posted by Emperor Norton on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:48:00 PST

Studio Vlog: Imperial Challenge

WHEREAS, Talking House Studio provides a motivating environment that is conducive for artist growth and development;WHEREAS, In the studio, the Emperor is all business; adhering to a strict code of 'w...
Posted by Emperor Norton on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:23:00 PST

Studio Vlog: Shower or Grower?

WHEREAS, one might wonder what goes on within the walls of the nicest recording facility in San Francisco; WHEREAS, due to a prior decree by the Emperor to research and develop a contraption that capt...
Posted by Emperor Norton on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:46:00 PST

Fishpen, Emperor Norton Begin Round of Discussions

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -  The Coleman Company, Inc., makers of the FishPen ©, said on Thursday that it expects fourth-quarter earnings to decrease by 10 percent; if the merger with Emperor Nor...
Posted by Emperor Norton on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:22:00 PST

Precognizance: vinyl (stickers) & needles, CA

WHEREAS, it is imperative that the Emperor's Imperial Seal be omnipresent throughout the Empire;WHEREAS, one might be tempted to peel and stick promptly upon receipt;WHEREAS, even members of His Imper...
Posted by Emperor Norton on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:12:00 PST