Boy oh boy am I stoked. Or "chuffed" as they say across the Atlantic.
This summer is going to be a fun one, following a fun spring. I'll be playing around Vancouver a fair bit and keeping the vocal chords and fingers limber for some out of town shows this summer. If you're in my town, come on out to a show. I bet you'd dig it. And say hi!
I'll be on the mainstage at the Merritt Mountain Music Festival this summer. It was always one of my goals/dreams to play that stage and it's pretty cool that I'll be getting the chance to crank my telecaster through a PA so large that it could bring down a satellite if pushed hard enough. I'll do my part to make that happen cos hey, imagine if I brought down a SATELLITE! Can you imagine the press I'd get out of that? I think it'd be cool so long as it burned up in the atmosphere because the last thing you need as an artist is to be the guy who "killed several hundred people" by bringing down a satellite with a telecaster.
I'll also be playing the mainstage at Sunfest on Vancouver Island. This should be a blast too. Get a bunch of people all together to celebrate music and life, and there's nothing but good about that, innit?
And my band... sickening players. So good. I'm so excited about playing with these guys. Of course, my longtime musical amigo and close personal friend and consigliere (I loved "The Godfather" 1 and 2....) Adam Gejdos will be there as well. So you'll hear me on guitars and singing, with Adam on guitar, dobro, steel and backing vocals. Adam's awesome. The guy plays it all soooo well and rocks out as much as I do. I've known Adam for a long, long, long time now and the dude is without fault. Either that or he hides it really well... so I'm just gonna keep my eye on him... I'm watchin' you, Gejdos....
On bass and vocals, Rob Becker. He's my favourite living bass player next to Sir Paul. Period. The first time I met Rob he was playing bass for my good buddy Blake Havard (check him out too - you'll love him. seriously.) and it was literally sometime during the 2nd song when I knew that I was going to ask him play on my album. And I did just that after the first set. Tone, kids. Tone and feel. Rob's bass is a warm blanket with a grooving pulse.
And on drums... Pat Steward. I mean... come on... what could I say about Pat that hasn't already been said? Dude's the engine. He's one of the greatest drummers ever to come out of Canada. Nay, the world. And a great dude to hang with.
I'm like... wow... really.... me? Kewwwlllll.... I'm actually kinda giddy.
Anyway, it's gonna be a blast. I can't wait to play for you guys. So we'll see you soon, mmmkay?
Rock on! \m/
Peave.
Love.
Cory
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Been a while!!!
Hi guys!
Thanks for continuing to show support and for playing the music. I hope you enjoy it and if you do, please tell a few people about it and pass it along!
Have a great week and we'll chat soon!
Cory
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SHOWS!
Hey guys! Keep checking back for upcoming shows! Also join the mail list as that will put you in the ranks to get stuff!
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Spring is springin'!
Well, hello everyone from all over the place! Greetings from Vancouver BC where the very first signs of spring are happening... FINALLY! Personally, I don't dig the cold.
As for me, I'm booking shows for a tour of western Canada in the summer as well as gearing up to back up some really great artists as a guitar slinger (more on this to come...) on their tours. This will be fun for me because as the guy who normally sings, leads the band, writes the songs, does the deals AND plays guitar, it'll be nice to JUST play the guitar. Not that I don't love doing all those other things but as they say, variety is the spice of life.
I hope to see you at some of these shows in what's turning out to be one busy summer. I am stoked about it already. Now, if it were only a liiiiittle warmer...
Hope you guys are all rockin' and in the best of health and in a great place.
Peace and love always, Cory
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BCCMA NOINATIONS!
Thank you so much for the BCCMA nominations for album of the year and the Ray McCauley Horizon Award. Very honoured to be nominated.
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FRIDAY OCTOBER 5TH!!!!
Cory Hawthorne, LIVE AND ELECTRIC with the best band ever, featuring Adam Gejdos, Rob Becker and Pat Steward.
http://www.facebook.com/events/195621130567847/?fref=ts
Cory Hawthorne and the band will be playing songs off of Cory's "The King of the Broken Hearts" album as well as many unreleased songs and some covers for fun.
With special guest, Blake Havard.
The Princeton. 1901 Powell, Vancouver BC Tix are $10 at the door.
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Fun fun fun!
Short post. July 21st at the Khatslhano festival at the 4th and McDonald stage, 4 pm. Acoustic duo show with my musical partner, Adam Gejdos.
July 22nd at the Roxy in Vancouver. 8 pm. Myself, Adam Gejdos, Rob Becker and Pat Steward aim to destroy the stage. With special guests, Horse Opera.
You don't wanna miss this!
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Summer, mmmmm....
Boy oh boy am I stoked. Or "chuffed" as they say across the Atlantic.
This summer is going to be a fun one, following a fun spring. I'll be playing around Vancouver a fair bit and keeping the vocal chords and fingers limber for some out of town shows this summer. If you're in my town, come on out to a show. I bet you'd dig it. And say hi!
I'll be on the mainstage at the Merritt Mountain Music Festival this summer. It was always one of my goals/dreams to play that stage and it's pretty cool that I'll be getting the chance to crank my telecaster through a PA so large that it could bring down a satellite if pushed hard enough. I'll do my part to make that happen cos hey, imagine if I brought down a SATELLITE! Can you imagine the press I'd get out of that? I think it'd be cool so long as it burned up in the atmosphere because the last thing you need as an artist is to be the guy who "killed several hundred people" by bringing down a satellite with a telecaster.
I'll also be playing the mainstage at Sunfest on Vancouver Island. This should be a blast too. Get a bunch of people all together to celebrate music and life, and there's nothing but good about that, innit?
And my band... sickening players. So good. I'm so excited about playing with these guys. Of course, my longtime musical amigo and close personal friend and consigliere (I loved "The Godfather" 1 and 2....) Adam Gejdos will be there as well. So you'll hear me on guitars and singing, with Adam on guitar, dobro, steel and backing vocals. Adam's awesome. The guy plays it all soooo well and rocks out as much as I do. I've known Adam for a long, long, long time now and the dude is without fault. Either that or he hides it really well... so I'm just gonna keep my eye on him... I'm watchin' you, Gejdos....
On bass and vocals, Rob Becker. He's my favourite living bass player next to Sir Paul. Period. The first time I met Rob he was playing bass for my good buddy Blake Havard (check him out too - you'll love him. seriously.) and it was literally sometime during the 2nd song when I knew that I was going to ask him play on my album. And I did just that after the first set. Tone, kids. Tone and feel. Rob's bass is a warm blanket with a grooving pulse.
And on drums... Pat Steward. I mean... come on... what could I say about Pat that hasn't already been said? Dude's the engine. He's one of the greatest drummers ever to come out of Canada. Nay, the world. And a great dude to hang with.
I'm like... wow... really.... me? Kewwwlllll.... I'm actually kinda giddy.
Anyway, it's gonna be a blast. I can't wait to play for you guys. So we'll see you soon, mmmkay?
Rock on! \m/ Peave. Love.
Cory
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"THE KING OF THE BROKEN HEARTS" IS OUT NOW!!!
Download it here! www.noisetrade.com/coryhawthorne
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Awwwww Yeaaaaah! Or Yeeeee Hawwwwww. Whatever works!
Hi everyone! Just a quick note from the living room. My new album is almost done and will be out soon. FINALLY! Been a long road for sure. The recording process for this one has been "interesting" to say the least and I cant wait to get it out there to everyone and take the show on the road and see you all in person. We shall talk soon, friends. Oh yes... Rock on! Cory
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Hello Reverb Nation!
It's great to be here. Have a listen to some of my music and enjoy! Cory
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