Artist Information
Biography
Cory Brown is a California-grown Singer/Songwriter with a distinct gift for crafting songs that draw fans from a variety of ages and backgrounds. Born into a musical family just north of Hollywood, Cory began playing guitar and singing at a young age. Aided by his father Barry (songwriter and lead singer for the early seventies band Morning, who shared stages with such artists as Jimi Hendrix and Chicago), Cory developed his natural talent for melodic songwriting and moving musical performance. The latest result is Cory's new debut solo album, Days In A Life, available now.
In 2001, after moving north to Berkeley, CA, Cory co-founded the Alternative-Americana Rock band 7th Direction. As their lead singer and primary songwriter, Cory also produced their debut LP Hundred Miles Gone. The album was praised by Relix and Pause/Record magazines, and Dennis Cook of JAMBASE.com named it one of the best albums of 2003. Relix Magazine, featuring 7th Direction in their 2003 article On The Verge: Artists You Should Know About, raved over Cory’s vocal performance and songwriting on his “soaring, harmony-laden” single Forgotten. The song was also featured in January 2003 on NBC’s hit television series Ed. Reviewers placed Cory’s catchy and intelligent songwriting style on the level of such music legends as David Crosby, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell. Fans compared Cory’s music to contemporary favorites such as Jack Johnson, Ryan Adams, Dave Matthews, and Elliot Smith. Cory’s fans continue to be moved by his melodic yet powerful voice, a unique sonic-blend that gives an extra flavor to his already crowd-pleasing repertoire of songs. He is determined to touch fans and music professionals alike with his talent for captivating turn-of-phrase and everlasting musical melody.
Cory's latest endeavour, his new album Days In A Life, is the culmination of years of hard work and artistic expression. The excitement and possibility of Cory's musical journey, guided by the force of his new album, is what drives Cory from day to day. As his album single and opening track Wingman beautifully and boldly lays before us, "You never know what the day'll bring..."
Instrumentation
Cory Brown- Vocals, Guitars
Live Band:
Mansoor Ahmed- Bass, Vocals
James Deprato- Guitars
Phil Hodges- Drums
Additional Musicians:
Scott Brown- Bass
Mike Goodin- Keys
Terry Lewsader- Pedal Steel
John Howland- Guitars, Vocals
Discography
Days In A Life, the new debut solo LP.
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Cory also produced his former band 7th Direction's debut LP, Hundred Miles Gone.
Links
Video
Photo Gallery
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Press Photo
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Slims, San Francisco
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Sweets Ballroom, Oakland
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Sweetwater, Mill Valley CA
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Days In A Life
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Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
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Red Devil Lounge, San Francisco
Press
Setlist
My set list normally includes 7 original songs from my album Days In A Life (Wingman, Saturday, Her Eyes, In Line, Oleander Green, Lacy Ann, & Thousand Winds), 7 new songs that will likely be on my next album (Angel, No More, Centerpeace, Vamos Juntos, Perfect, Ace, & Elliott Smith), and covers from The Beatles, Radiohead, Neil Young, The Black Crowes, Foo Fighters and others.