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📺 Official YouTube Channel

Watch original short films, acoustic sessions, and short-form video releases on YouTube.

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Frank Norwood YouTube Channel (@franknorwood)

Subscribe for fresh YouTube Shorts, comedic videos, original roots country & folk tracks, and full episode video commentary.

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🎸 Original Music

Looking For A Wave — 11 Original Tracks Written & Performed by Frank Norwood

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01 Looking For A Wave

Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Drums & Vocals by Frank Norwood

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  • 01 Looking For A Wave
  • 02 Bluewater Cowboy
  • 03 Big Beach Boogie
  • 04 Driving to Vermont
  • 05 Hurtin' World
  • 06 Look Beyond The Clothes
  • 07 Maine Underwater Disco
  • 08 You Can Go Home Again
  • 09 Seal on the Rocks
  • 10 Isn't This Tuesday
  • 11 Seasick

☁️ SoundCloud Audio Stream

Listen to acoustic tracks and original recordings under Frank W. Norwood on SoundCloud.

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🎙️ Downeast Mike Podcast

Wholesome Maine commentary, oddities, history, and humor. Living rent-free in Frank Norwood's space!

"Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you!"

Aug 6, 2026 • 36 mins
EP 139: Maine Man Bites a Police Cruiser, Bell-Bottoms & Rockefeller's Tax Refund
News commentary, weird state history, and quirky Maine tales.
Jul 26, 2026 • 35 mins
EP 138: Test Tube Baby (1978) | Cars Of Curiosity | 100 Foot Tapeworm (1886)
Odd archive stories, historical roundup, and local commentary.
Jul 19, 2026 • 32 mins
EP 137: Talkative Waitress At Dunkin (1978) | Molded Chicken Salad Recipe | Bones Of Giants
Historic news headlines, classic recipes, and strange Maine discoveries.
Special Edition • 32 mins
Maine's Strange Skies: UFOs | Bar Harbor Disc | Waldo Mountain Light Bulb
Exploring strange sky phenomena and historical sightings over Maine.

💬 What People Are Saying

Highlights from the Downeast Mike Roadshow & Album Releases

"A historical, literary, auditory candy store... contains no mean words, just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine."

— Podcast Spotlight

"A one-man variety show cobbled together with fresh, quirky Downeast humor and enthusiastic, heartfelt tunes."

— YouTube Channel Review

"The old fool plays all instruments... it's like a musical jungle of guitar, piano, harmonica, drums, and barking dogs!"

— Looking For A Wave Review

✉️ Contact & Song Requests

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