We had the good fortune of connecting with Calvin Norman and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Calvin, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
The freedom mainly. You are not necessarily obligated to perform with perfection in a way, but with too much freedom comes many problems because not many can handle the weight of it.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
BandTube High Definition, LLC is a privately owned media and film company that captures marching band programs nationally and internationally. Since we mainly focus on Historically Black Colleges & Universities influence bands within the United States, we are held in many peoples eyes as a reliable source of band information and content. In high school, i used to record the BET halftimes and watch them and practice on my horn to play the notes the bands played. In college, I was in the band, so recording and seeing BET footage was kind of of THE THING at the time because we would just finish with our games and try to see other bands show. The company now is doing very well, but we have our own set of challenges with people just not supportive of this kind of content for whatever their reason. Its one of our duties to try to educate them as well on how we do things, but as a small company.. sometimes you have to accept that NO is the answer and be ok with it. A lesson to learn is, if you don’t try.. you will never see the outcome.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Atlanta, GA- JR Crickets (we know each other well MLK) | TacoMac- Pretty good food there. | LTs Wings- Im always a fan of them.. Atlanta is just a big melting pot of everything.. Its just to many to name. Tacos and Tequila… Jamals… The list goes on.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to dedicate my shoutout to my late grandmother Leanna Myers. She was the number one influence in my life and taught and prepared me many things in life both good and bad. She show me life experiences that I will never forget and for that I am fortunate and lucky to have her apart of my life.

Website: https://www.bandtubehd.net

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bandtube_hd/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BandTube_HD

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BandTubeHD

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BandTubeHD

Other: Sound Clound https://soundcloud.com/user-385011226

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