Norman Foote is an award winning entertainer from Vancouver, Canada who has received international acclaim for his song writing, outrageous props and off beat sense of humor. His stage show is uniquely Norman and is innovative both musically and visually. With finely crafted routines and songs, Norman is one of North America's most highly regarded entertainer's of his kind.

Norman's sense of humor is ever present in his concerts, recordings and music videos. Performing in theaters, festivals and with symphony orchestras he has been from Nashville to Newfoundland, and from New York to Nagasaki, Japan. His concert is a highly engaging experience featuring songs from his most recent award-winning CD's, "Step To It" and "1000 Pennies".

"It's easy to see why Foote is so popular. He is as much a comedian as he is a musician and quickly gets people laughing"

Calgary Herald

In the U.S. Norman's music has received Parent Choice & Nappa Gold Awards and in Canada he has been given Socan's Best Songwriter for Children as well as West Coast Music Awards. Many of Norman's songs have been made into music videos including the "Man Who Ran Away With The Moon" (Disney Records) and his most recent music videos "One Thousand Pennies" and "Lets Sing A Song".

"Norman's methodology is to take a miniscule part of life and make it worthy of grand commentary"

Peter Fawthrop - All Music Guide

 

 

The CThe Concert

What makes Norman so great is his ability to find subject matter that challenges and engages his audience - both young and old.. He puts his theatrical and comedic talents to use as he weaves stories and paints musical imagery that audiences respond to immediately. His hilarious adaptation of nursery rhymes sung by rock stars is a routine that defines his talent for creating material that can bridge the generation gap. He calls this a twist on tradition". His claim to fame are his props with an attitude. Simple by nature, fascinating by delivery. These characters enter the stage as inanimate objects and with the element of surprise and improvisation come to life, never failing to bring the house down with laughter and applause.

Norman has gathered millions of fans (big and small) throughout the world and created a special niche for himself in the entertainment world.

 

 
The Symphony Show with Norman Foote

 

NNorman with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Feb 2004


From Beethoven to Old MacDonald Norman Foote takes his audience and the symphony on a light hearted musical journey. Engaging songs,  clever arrangements and Norman's sense of humour make this show an exciting and original orchestral experience. Norman puts his theatrical and comedic talents to use as he weaves stories and paints musical imagery that audiences respond to immediately. He reaches out to all age groups and proves that clever wordplay and engaging delivery can make the generation gap narrow and even disappear.

 Norman has picked songs from his 6 award winning CDs. Included on the song list are: I'm A Book, Who Could Possibly Ask For More,  The Singing Policeman and His Majesty The Baby. The orchestra sections are introduced to the young audience in a comedic fashion with interplay between Norman and the orchestra in a piece called the "Laughing Orchestra".

Norman  treats the audience to some  bizarre spoofs on singing legends singing famous Nursery Rhymes . He calls this a twist on tradition. He also features some  unusual "props with an attitude". Simple by nature, fascinating by delivery. These characters enter the stage as inanimate objects and with the element of surprise and improvisation come to life, never failing to bring the house down with laughter and applause. Norman keeps on his toes leading the audience, interacting with the symphony and even making a little trouble for the conductor. (Arrangements by Bill Sample.)

Norman Foote has been featured in theaters, festivals and symphony concerts throughout North America. He has received four Parents Choice and NAPPA Gold Awards, Pacific Music Industry Awards, Juno Nominations and Socan’s Songwriter of them Year award. He has written music and recorded for Walt Disney Records, Shari Lewis,   CBC to name a few. His music videos include “One Thousand Pennies,”  “Lets Sing a Song,”  and “The Progress of Man”
Original songs and his sense of the absurd make Norman Foote a shoe-in for family consumption.

 

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