Show Notes
The exceptionally talented guitarist, songwriter, and producer, Cory Wong, sat down with us for a fun and enlightening episode of "Convos on the Corner". Many of you may know him from his sit-in with DMB at Madison Square Garden last fall, but there is so much more to learn about Cory and how he got to where he is today.
Known for his infectious energy, rhythmic grooves, and boundless creativity, he is not only a solo artist with a dozen studio albums (so far), touring member of the funk group Vulfpeck, full-time member of The Fearless Flyers, but also an accomplished collaborator with greats such as Jon Batiste and Dave Koz, a YouTube variety show host, a podcast host, and more.
In this episode, we discuss his unique approach to music, his influences, and all the details surrounding that night with DMB at MSG including how big of a fan of the band he truly is, and we may have snuck in a little Goose talk too. Cory is truly one of a kind. We had such a blast chatting with him and cannot thank him enough for his time.
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