Introducing…
A modern day, vintage-inspired rhythm & soul band from east Dallas, TX
In The Press
“A headfirst dive into horn-laden, Memphis-style R&B.” — Dallas Morning News
“Infectious, unapologetic sense of soulfulness... there’s a muscular fullness to these tracks.” — KXT 91.7, Dallas
“Songs that celebrate life rather than bemoaning it.” — Dallas Observer
“A hell of an introduction for those looking for their next favorite modern soul act.” — Glide
“Lyle Lovett has his big band. Now Chris J Norwood has his.” — Twangville
Bands that Chris J Norwood has shared the stage or worked with
(either Solo, with The Knockdown Dragout, or with Texicana)
Marc Broussard, Ryan Montbleau, Ruthie Foster, Southern Avenue, J & The Causeways, The Rev. Shawn Amos, Grace Potter, Devon Gilfillian, The Mastersons, Joshua Ray Walker, The Vandoliers, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock, Ken Bethea (Old 97’s)
Nas and The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (It’s a long story, but totally true. You should ask Chris about it sometime)
The Kids In The Hall (Also true)
Bio:
Introducing...Chris J Norwood & The Knockdown Dragout. “Your next favorite modern soul act” (Glide Magazine). A vintage-inspired rhythm, funk, and soul band from east Dallas, TX. Fronted on vocals and guitar by magnetic singer-songwriter Chris J Norwood; singing sad songs that'll still make you want to get up and dance. Also featuring lead and background vocal support from the singing sensational duo known as The Knockouts (Carrie Norwood & Liz Holmes).
In just a few short years, the band has conquered historic venues such as The Kessler Theater and The Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, as well as The Continental Club and C-Boy’s Heart & Soul in Austin; sharing the stage with artists like Marc Broussard, J & The Causeways, Southern Avenue, Ruthie Foster, and The Rev. Shawn Amos.
As 91.7 KXT puts it, “CJN & TKD are one of those special bands, equally inspired by the legendary Stax sound and years-upon-years of Dallas music tradition.”
