After a few select mid-west dates with Mark Olson, Cory will be heading out with Portland Rockers Blind Pilot. Check out the story, announced by Paste right here: http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2010/08/blind-pilot-announces-fall-tour-to-play-austin-cit.html
Photos by Brian Lima. View the gallery here: http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/1000words/2010/08/newport-folk-festival-2010-photos-ft-avett-brother.html
http://www.spin.com/articles/8-best-moments-newport-folk-fest Spin Magazine's 8 best moments of Newport Folk includes Preservation Hall Jazz Band's set featuring Cory Chisel, Jim James & Andrew Bird.
This Tuesday June 8th Summerstage will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special concert honoring the music of Simon and Garfunkel. Dar Williams, Ricky Skaggs, Ben Gibbard, St. Vincent, Loudon Wainwright, Aimee Mann, Marc Cohn and more will all be performing duets. Cory will perform with Brendan Benson. New Yorkers- don't miss it!
UK fans, we'll see you on June 25th. Stay tuned for more European summer tour dates.
Appleton's fast-rising Cory Chisel took top honors at Monday night's 30th annual Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards, held outside of Milwaukee for the first time at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton. Chisel won artist of the year, and his song "Born Again," recorded with his alt-rock/folk band, the Wandering Sons, won song of the year. The group's CD, "Death Won't Send a Letter," was named album of the year. Shorewood native Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads fame, and Milwaukee guitarist Jon Paris, were inducted into the WAMI Hall of Fame.
Today, Cory's track for Preservation: An Album Benefiting Preservation Hall And It's Musical Outreach Programs was chosen by NPR as "Song Of The Day." Read the article and listen to "Some Cold Rainy Day" here... http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125371350&ft=1&f=10002
We're thrilled to be playing the legendary Newport Folk Festival on August 1st. We are but a we speck of stardust in the constellation of incredible artists performing. You do not want to miss it. Tickets on sale here. http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0100446F3A7DB8FB?brand=folkfest50
This was a night of great vocals and solid songwriting. This was a packed house at the Iota, where Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons played a set followed shortly thereafter by headliner Dawes. Cory Chisel took the stage looking a bit like James Franco and a lot like an indie rocking singer-songwriter. It was quickly apparent that his small stature and unassuming nature belied his powerful voice and immense songwriting abilities. His drummer played lines that were one part Americana and one part the Killers. His bassist sat on top of his amp, looking like an excited kid in a playground.