Bass Player / Singer / Writer
The Lines We Crossed
The Lines We Crossed is the official re-release of the original Esculis album, The Lines We Cross. It features improved production, re-recorded parts, and the band’s then current lineup.
Personnel:
Addison Camp - Drums
Yiannis Christacos - Rhythm Guitar
Peter Michael Norton - Bass, Backing Vocals
Joe Williams - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals
Recorded by Joe Williams and Rob Johnson
Additional Recording done by Yiannis Christacos and Addison Camp
Mixed and Mastered by Joe Williams
Additional Mixing and Mastering on “White Room” by Rob Johnson
Music by Addison Camp, Yiannis Christacos, Kyle Lichter, and Peter Michael Norton
Lyrics by Addison Camp, Yiannis Christacos, and Kyle Lichter
Released January 16th 2026.
Downside (Single)
Downside is the second single from Esculis. It again features Peter on Bass, as well as Backing Vocals.
Personnel:
Addison Camp - Drums
Yiannis Christacos - Rhythm Guitar
Peter Michael Norton - Bass, Backing Vocals
Joe Williams - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals
Recorded by Joe Williams and Rob Johnson Mixed, and Mastered by Joe Williams
Additional Recording by Yiannis Christacos and Addsion Camp
Music by Addison Camp, Yiannis Christacos, Kyle Lichter, and Peter Michael Norton
Lyrics by Kyle Lichter
Released August 1st 2025.
White Room (Single)
White Room is the first single release from Esculis. Featuring the band’s new lineup, improved production, Peter’s Bass playing, and new vocal/guitar parts.
Personnel:
Addison Camp - Drums
Yiannis Christacos - Rhythm Guitar
Rob Johnson - Lead Guitar
Peter Michael Norton - Bass
Joe Williams - Vocals, Backing Vocals
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Rob Johnson
Music by Addison Camp, Yiannis Christacos, Kyle Lichter, and Peter Michael Norton
Lyrics by Kyle Lichter
Released July 14th, 2023
Mackerel Eyes
Mackerel Eyes is the first solo release from Peter Michael Norton. Across nine tracks Peter plays bass, organ, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and sings lead and backing vocals. With a variety of genres and players, Mackerel Eyes is Peter’s most ambitious musical release to date.
Personnel:
Hugo Alcazar - Saxophone on “The Traveler” and “What’s Wrong With You?”
John Ballantyne - Guitars on “No! (Can’t Stand Losin’ You)
Joy - Vocals on “Joy’s Lullaby”
Kyle Magnusson - Keyboards and Pianos on “The Traveler”, “What’s Wrong With You?”, “Cosmic Whale”, and “Bicycle Day”
Peter Michael Norton - Bass, Vocals, Backing Vocals, Guitars on “The Traveler” and “Mackerel Eyes”, Organ on “Mackerel Eyes” and “Joy’s Lullaby”
Georgia Rae - Violin, Backing Vocals on “No! (Can’t Stand Losin’ You)”
Ken Slama - Drums, Guitars on “Lord of Light” and “No Matter What”, Backing Vocals on “No! (Can’t Stand Losin’ You)”
Recorded by Peter Michael Norton and Ken Slama at Pearl Street Music, McHenry, Il
Additional Recording by Hugo Alcazar, Kyle Magnusson, and Peter Michael Norton
Mixed and Mastered by Ken Slama at Pearl Street Music, McHenry, Il
Music by Hugo Alcazar, John Ballantyne, Joy, Kyle Magnusson, Peter Michael Norton, Georgia Rae, and Ken Slama
Arrangements and Lyrics by Peter Michael Norton
Released April 21st, 2022
The Lines We Cross
This full length album from the original lineup of Esculis featured Peter’s Bass playing, as well as his backing vocals on “Bleed the Same” and “Urban Decay”. This album is currently unavailable.
Personnel:
Addison Camp - Drums, Backing Vocals
Yiannis Christacos - Guitars, Vocals
Kyle Lichter - Guitars, Vocals
Peter Michael Norton - Bass, Backing Vocals
Recorded by Esculis at Green Door Studios, Mount Prospect, Il
Mixed and Mastered by Addison Camp, Yiannnis Christacos, and Kyle Lichter at Green Door Studios, Mount Prospect Il
Music By Esculis
Lyrics by Addison Camp, Yiannis Christacos, and Kyle Lichter
Released September 17th, 2021.
Back to Nowhere
The second album from The John Ballantyne Group features Peter as the writer/ lead singer on four songs (“Band Aid People”, “On My Way”, “Paradise”, and “Something to Prove”), the writer for one song (“Soul Food”). He also provides backing vocals on “Quintessentially Cinderella” and “Private Eye”, plays synthesizer on “Paradise”, plays drums on “Back to Nowhere”, and plays bass across the whole album.
Personnel:
John Ballantyne - Guitars, Vocals
Jeff Barney - Drums, Bass on “Back to Nowhere”
Peter Michael Norton - Bass, Vocals, Backing Vocals, Drums on “Back to Nowhere”, Synths on “Paradise”
Brad Skaronea - Organ on “Quintessentially Cinderella”
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by The John Ballantyne Group at Barney Studios, Woodstock, Il
Music by The John Ballantyne Group
Lyrics by John Ballantyne and Peter Michael Norton
Released December 17th, 2018.
Edge of the Storm
The first release from The John Ballantyne Group features Peter as the writer/lead singer on “Almost A Saint” and “Ice Eyed Woman”, as well as his bass playing across the whole album. This album is currently only available on CD. You can purchase it on this site under the “Store” tab, or at JBG live shows.
Personnel:
John Ballantyne - Guitars, Vocals
Jeff Barney - Drums
Dave Childress - Saxophone and Piano on “Gypsy Woman”
Peter Michael Norton - Bass, Vocals
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by The John Ballantyne Group at Barney Studios, Woodstock, Il.
Music By The John Ballantyne Group
Lyrics by John Ballantyne and Peter Michael Norton
Released November 21st, 2014.