Jon Norton
Audio DirectorContact Jon at jon@wglt.org
Northern Minnesota native and University of North Dakota grad Jon Norton has adapted well to what he considers the warm climate of Central Illinois.
He's also tuned into the vibrant Bloomington-Normal music scene. Sound Ideas is where you can hear his interviews with local and nationally touring musicians. They can also be read on the Music Features page of this very website. If you press him hard enough, he'll tell you Highway 309 is something he's pretty proud of, and possibly the coolest music format in the country.
Norton is also keenly interested in stories revolving around race, including racial disparities and the intersection of race and law enforcement.
Norton pays attention to ISU and Chicago Bulls basketball and Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs baseball. He treasures his time at home with his wife.
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Singer-songwriter Neal Francis said he feels a kinship to 1970s soul, funk, jazz, and blues and the analog sonics available for recording during that time. He brings all of that to his just released ATO Records album "In Plain Sight." -
When Delavan native Cody Diekhoff returns to Kenny's Westside Pub in Peoria on Nov. 6, the longtime solo artist will bring his full band The Field Notes with him.
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The Peoria-based neo new-wave Fantastic Plastics are now primarily digital, streaming their upbeat live show on Twitch. But their theatrical visuals and gorgeous melodies often frame pointed critiques of technology itself and modern society in general.
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Peoria-based folk/soul trio Sarah & the Underground's "Ripple Songs" EP was released on Father's Day. It's a love note from band members Sarah Marie Dillard and Branson Mooberry to each other, and their family.
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Like many bands, the Bloomington-based quintet Old Smoke used downtime during the pandemic to write and record a new album.
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You never know what you’ll hear traveling Highway 309 , but what you do hear ... will be good.
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Peoria may not seem fertile ground for birthing a Flamenco band. But a side jam during the making of a compilation CD among area musicians grew into one...
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WGLT's Highway 309 found its groove in this tumultuous year. And despite the pandemic, or in some cases because of it, the quality of music released in...
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The leader and front-woman for the Peoria-based rock outfit Tina Sparkle says she feels fortunate to be married to someone who understands a musician’s...
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The Postmaster General Tuesday said the planned changes to postal delivery service that have caused a national outrage won't take effect until next year.…
