COREY DENNISON BAND - CHICAGO'S NEW SOUND
Formed in 2013, The Corey Dennison Band has become a favorite attraction at Chicago blues venues, including twice-weekly appearances at Kingston Mines. Led by Corey Dennison’s soulful voice and muscular guitar, the band released its self-titled studio debut for the legendary Delmark Records in 2016 after honing 13 original songs night after night on the bandstand. Corey’s decade-long stint with Carl Weathersby and Gerry Hundt’s tenure with Nick Moss are evident on the disc but blend effortlessly into a dynamic new Chicago sound, anchored by fellow Moss alum Nik Skilnik and drummer Joel Baer. Critics and radio polls responded favorably as the album garnered glowing reviews and constant worldwide airplay, netting chart positions on the Roots Music and Living Blues Radio Reports. Nominations followed suit, with a nod for Best Emerging Artist from the Blues Music Awards, a pair from Blues Blast Magazine, and Grammy balloting. The strength of the band’s repertoire is matched only by the charisma of the stage show; it’s not uncommon to see Corey belting out the blues, unamplified, in the heart of the audience while the band steps in time to the groove. It’s not novelty for these musicians and entertainers, however, it’s exactly where they want to be.
PRESS FOR COREY DENNISON BAND
“Hot-handed guitarists are a dime-a-dozen out there. But finding one with a Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., twang to his bark and a flair for Chicago houserocking in his brass-knuckled fingers is the real battle. Meet Corey Dennison. ...Hearing the four of them steer the bulldozer into “She’s No Good,” a rubbery ramrod of a good time, flashes as much mischief as “The Deacon,” a fat slice of South Side disco-funk. As both Jerry Butler and Charlie Darwin told us: Only the strong survive, baby. If that’s the case, then The Corey Dennison Band is here to stay - and pound and pummel - for countless Saturday nights.” - Dennis Rozanski, Baltimore Blues Rag
“I’d dare any crowd to resist the urge to clap, sway, and sing along.” Wayne Goins, Living Blues
“Formerly with Carl Weathersby, now fronting his own quartet, Tennessee's Corey Dennison plays guitar with the crispness and punch of an energy bar and sings with a good-natured grittiness on a selection of blues and soul originals co-written with sideman Gerry Hundt. The production is spare to the point of minimalism but Dennison has the character and chops to fill the soundscape.” MOJO (UK)
“Dennison's new disc is an album that doesn't disappoint, constantly renewed by his versatile approach and the varied nature of this homegrown American musical style called the blues. The Corey Dennison Band disc is already one of 2016's top releases, destined to wind up on many “best of” lists later on this year.” Greg Easterling, Chicago Blues Guide
“...the album closes with a solid shuffle “Good Enuff” which it certainly is to close this excellent album that deserves to bring a new name on to the blues scene beyond Chicago. Highly recommended!” John Mitchell, Blues Blast
“So if somebody tells you the blues are dead... Shake your head. Chicago and the iconic institution Delmark Records are giving us plenty of the real thing. Today the Corey Dennison Band (Delmark 844) featuring Corey on some blazing vocals and very nice guitar--sharing those latter duties fittingly with Gerry Hundt--a crack band and focused, razor sharp originals by Corey and Gerry. This is straight-in-your-face Chicago blues with a hard edge and no nonsense.”
Grego Edwards, Gapplegate
“On Corey Dennison’s closer, he asks “am I Good Enuff?” To that, we say “Hell yeah!!” You’ll say it, too, when you “Getcha Pull” of this one!” Don & Sheryl Crow, Nashville Blues Society
“Absolutely excellent.” Bman’s Blues Report
“What sets the Corey Dennison Band apart from others is their natural grasp of soul music, finding that sweet spot between electric blues and funky soul grooves without the benefit of horns and background vocalists. Make no mistake– this is a great soul record (and a pretty good blues record as well)! ...Let’s hope we see them on the festival circuit this summer.” Jim Hynes, Elmore
“I’d dare any crowd to resist the urge to clap, sway, and sing along.” Wayne Goins, Living Blues
“Formerly with Carl Weathersby, now fronting his own quartet, Tennessee's Corey Dennison plays guitar with the crispness and punch of an energy bar and sings with a good-natured grittiness on a selection of blues and soul originals co-written with sideman Gerry Hundt. The production is spare to the point of minimalism but Dennison has the character and chops to fill the soundscape.” MOJO (UK)
“Dennison's new disc is an album that doesn't disappoint, constantly renewed by his versatile approach and the varied nature of this homegrown American musical style called the blues. The Corey Dennison Band disc is already one of 2016's top releases, destined to wind up on many “best of” lists later on this year.” Greg Easterling, Chicago Blues Guide
“...the album closes with a solid shuffle “Good Enuff” which it certainly is to close this excellent album that deserves to bring a new name on to the blues scene beyond Chicago. Highly recommended!” John Mitchell, Blues Blast
“So if somebody tells you the blues are dead... Shake your head. Chicago and the iconic institution Delmark Records are giving us plenty of the real thing. Today the Corey Dennison Band (Delmark 844) featuring Corey on some blazing vocals and very nice guitar--sharing those latter duties fittingly with Gerry Hundt--a crack band and focused, razor sharp originals by Corey and Gerry. This is straight-in-your-face Chicago blues with a hard edge and no nonsense.”
Grego Edwards, Gapplegate
“On Corey Dennison’s closer, he asks “am I Good Enuff?” To that, we say “Hell yeah!!” You’ll say it, too, when you “Getcha Pull” of this one!” Don & Sheryl Crow, Nashville Blues Society
“Absolutely excellent.” Bman’s Blues Report
“What sets the Corey Dennison Band apart from others is their natural grasp of soul music, finding that sweet spot between electric blues and funky soul grooves without the benefit of horns and background vocalists. Make no mistake– this is a great soul record (and a pretty good blues record as well)! ...Let’s hope we see them on the festival circuit this summer.” Jim Hynes, Elmore
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