Phil Norby Music

01/22/2026

Grateful for the 18 couples who trusted me on the biggest day of their lives this past year.

Honored to be named Best of Weddings 2026 by The Knot.

Looking forward to many more in 2026 and beyond.

03/26/2025

Happy to have had a part in this! Keep up the great work, Aaron!

03/19/2025

Welcome to sunny Marshfield! Spring starts in 2 days.

03/17/2025

Applications for the WAMI SEED Scholarship are open until April 1! This program is incredibly meaningful to me—now in its third year, we've already awarded over $9K to talented students in grades 7 through 12, and we’re giving away another $5K to help support the next generation of musicians.

Being a founding member of this scholarship has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career. I firmly believe that we have a responsibility to give back to the community that has supported us all along. The WAMI SEED Scholarship is our way of investing in the future of our music scene in Wisconsin, ensuring that passionate young artists have the resources they need to pursue their dreams.

If you know any music students, parents, or teachers in Wisconsin who could benefit from this opportunity, please help spread the word. Every share makes a difference in building the future of our local music community.

03/12/2025

Throwback to nearly 17 years ago at Rooters Night Club—a place that truly changed the course of my musical journey. I started going there as soon as I was old enough to see my friend Keith Pulvermacher play, and it didn’t take long for him to start pulling me on stage every week. I even got my first NICE acoustic guitar from him—the very guitar I'm playing in this picture—bought the day after my 18th birthday when he was working at Mars Music. It was at Rooters that I began earning my own gigs and met friends who still hold a special place in my life today. If it weren’t for Rooters, I doubt I’d be where I am now. Shout out to all my old Rooters pals!

03/10/2025

Over the past few years, my time volunteering with WAMI has been an amazing way to connect with and give back to the Wisconsin music community. But without a doubt, the most rewarding part of it has been starting and running the SEED Scholarship program alongside my friend Chris Carpenter.

We created this scholarship to help young musicians get access to the lessons, instruments, and opportunities they need to grow—and Zaida Carpenter is one of the best success stories we’ve had so far.

She received a SEED Scholarship last spring, and because of it, she was able to continue her organ lessons—lessons that ultimately led her to apply for a prestigious organ-building apprenticeship at St. John’s University in Minnesota. Only one new apprentice is accepted each year, and she got the spot! On top of that, she’s now teaching young piano and organ students, passing on her love of music to the next generation.

I hope you’ll take a moment to watch her story, and if you know a young musician in grades 7–12 who could use financial help with lessons, instrument rentals, or camp fees, encourage them to apply at WAMI.org/seed-scholarship.

Also, this scholarship is 100% funded by donations from individuals and businesses across Wisconsin. If you’d like to support the next generation of musicians, you can donate at WAMI.org/donations/scholarship.

Helping young musicians like Zaida is why we started this program. I can’t wait to see where her journey takes her next! 🎶✨

02/28/2025

Excited that this event is finally almost here!

This Thursday marks a deeply personal milestone—30 years since I lost my father to cancer when I was just 10 years old. His memory continues to drive my commitment to causes that make a difference, and I'm proud to be part of fundraisers like Answer for Cancer.

On March 1, 2025, I'll be performing live at Ope! Brewing Co. in West Allis, WI, from 6 PM to 9 PM. This special evening isn’t just about music—it’s about coming together to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and their Student Visionaries of the Year campaign, with every donation making a real impact.

I look forward to a night of inspiring community, great music, and the chance to honor my father's legacy while helping others. Join me in supporting a cause that means so much.

02/25/2025

Thrilled to be back at Players Pub this Thursday for their 9th Anniversary Party! I’ve had the pleasure of playing every anniversary since the very first one, and it’s always a joy to return to my hometown of Menomonee Falls. The community here means a lot to me, and I look forward to sharing more great music with you all. Check out the image for our upcoming dates over the next few months. See you at Players Pub!

02/23/2025

Am I a hat guy now? It feels like I'm a hat guy.

Great time at Town 9 Tap at The Carriage House last night!

02/20/2025

I met Ryan McIntyre some 20 years ago when he used to play at Rooters Night Club. He was the 'cool' guy on stage making all the ladies swoon and I was some dumb college kid that spent way too much money on beer. If I had to sum up Ryan in one word it would be...scoundrel. One time we were playing a show and the Men's room said "Gentlemen" on the door. Being an obedient, self-aware scoundrel, he wet himself that night.

But all kidding aside, he's one of my best friends. He introduced me to my wife and stood up in our wedding. It's been years since we've played a show together and I'm not sure when the next time will be. I'm so excited to share the stage with him on Friday at Leff's Lucky Town and I hope you can join us!