“HARDSHIPS” is a friendship themed Alt-Country collab with Joe Normal® & guitarist Joe Guese (The Click Five, Grand Canyon) that picks up where The Replacements & Tom Petty might have left off with its Americana Rock heartbeat, topped with Normal’s wry lyrics, reminding us no matter how tough the sh*t gets, you can count on him for a tuneful uplift and lighthearted commiseration. Always rooting for the underdog, Joe Normal® ain’t yer average Working Class Hero. Tough to impress Americana UK Mag even called him “an American Ray Davies,” a mighty high compliment for an artist raised on Britpop by The Kinks, The Who, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones. Leaving his New Jersey hometown for the alleys of Los Angeles, Joe Normal® was a founding member of 90's sunset strip glam-pop legends THE ZEROS, co-wrote on Sammy Hagar’s “Not 4 Sale” album, and recorded with punk icon Stiv Bators & Lords Of The New Church. He’s shared stages with Guns N' Roses, Elliott Smith, Dramarama, Jesse Malin, The Dogs D'Amour, Bash & Pop, Gene Loves Jezebel, Willie Nile, The Smithereens, Gin Blossoms. Appearances on TV, Film & Radio alongside Howard Stern, Peter Noone, Erik Estrada & Chef Bobby Flay have given Joe a love for the screen. Normal's personal flair, artistry & relatable songs about working class life, its people, and struggles, speak to fans of Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, The Cleaners From Venus, Ian Hunter, Wilco, John Mellencamp & Ryan Adams. Enjoy your stay in NORMALTOWN