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Music motivates at the most primal level.
You instinctually hum a tune in order to get pumped up in the morning, for fuel on the treadmill, to soundtrack your commute, or as the pre-game to a big night out. As much as he treasures his roles as a guitarist, composer, and producer, Cory Wong fashions himself "a hype man," first and foremost. Living up to this classification, he slings a Stratocaster and hurls "dad jokes" from the stage with the same panache, poise, and power.
"For me, it's all about the listener's experience," he explains. "I want them to have a visceral response like: 'I feel better,' 'That was really fun,' or 'I got to escape for an hour.' You'll hear my voice through the guitar, but I'm just a hype man. To uplift audiences with instrumental music that has no singing or lyrics is a fun challenge. I'm trying to solve the riddle. If I can get one person to feel good this way, it's a success.
Straight out of Minneapolis, Cory positioned himself as music's answer to motivational speakers like Tony Robbins since emerging in 2011. Head-spinning rhythm guitar wizardry, technical ebullience, laugh-out-loud jokes, and radiance on stage established him as both a sought-after collaborator and celebrated solo artist alike. He lent his talents to television programs such as The Voice at the dawn of his career. After an impromptu meeting at the weekly jam hosted by Prince's rhythm section (where the Purple One often either performed or watched), he crossed paths with Vulfpeck who welcomed him as a frequent collaborator and member of the band. Solidifying a fruitful partnership, the group named their most popular instrumental track "Cory Wong," in tribute. Lighting up the stage in the band everywhere from Red Rocks Amphitheatre to Madison Square Garden, he remains a cornerstone of Vulfpeck's storied gigs.
"I try to feature the guitar, but I don't force myself into being the star of every song," he says. "The instrument plays an appropriate role. It's not all flash. I'm bringing rhythm to the forefront where it's not so shreddy. I refer to it as 'Covert chops.' I'm doing things that are sneakily hard, but they lay in the cut. I allow the song to breathe and present myself as more of a composer rather than a guitar player."
In the end, Cory transmits joy in its purest form through the guitar.
"The guiding light is to impart a feeling of joy," he leaves off. "I want people to experience instrumental music in a different way. This is hype. It's more than just guitar."
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Band was excellent. One of the best I've seen. Superb musicians and great tunes. 5 stars Venue was very good. Nice size and sound. 4 stars Getting out of the parking lot was absolutely brutal. History needs to fix that. The final piece of the overall fan experience was totally neglected by History. 0 Stars
Cory Wong is among the best musical acts of the new millennium. If you're a musician with an opportunity to witness this band live, DO IT! The show can be summed up as a feel-good night with elite musicians at the top of their game having a blast on stage. The 11-piece band brings the house down; some of the horn players are from Prince's legendary rotation. Others like the drummer (Petar Janjic), keys player (Kevin Gastonguay, most underrated keys player of our time), and bassist (Yohannes Tona) have played with Cory for 15 years, and it shows with how tight the show felt. This is my fourth time seeing Cory Wong play in Toronto and he has upped the experience with every tour! The production value on the 2024 North American East Coast is phenomenal, his lighting tech and really adds to the general audio-visual experience. I can't recommend Cory Wong to enough people in my life, so writing on here to spread the good word even further.
Just an amazing concert. Such talent. A fun time. Can't wait to see him again.
The show was fun, tight, energetic, bombastic ,stylish !the visuals were out of this world.!! I still can’t get over it Life-changing !!!! 15 out of 10 !! At LEAST LOL 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Had the pleasure of seeing Cory in Toronto with the Metropole Orkest and it was such a delight. Loved the way they handled the intermission/encore, you can tell these musicians love what they're doing. It was a treat to hear them play and I'd go see them again in a heartbeat.
Cory and his band are at their best live in this kind of venue. Amazing show
Great show, amazing band, stellar players, but the first number hit 120db right away. Glad that I brought my earplugs, allowed me to stay and enjoy the show.
Everything I dreamed it would be and more. Ridiculously funky, wall-to-wall fun.
The two set, early start - early finish, format was great. The performance was great and the sound was good. Drinks were pricey and the t-shirt stock was gone fast (no mediums or larges left before the set break). Prices on the shirts ($35) was fair though. It was HOT in the venue. Overall a fun night. I’d do it again.
Cory Wong is an impeccable performer. From lights up to lights down, the band didn't lose any energy and the crowd was following their every move. I loved that they took a quick intermission and came back for a full second set. They played a mixture of classic Cory jams, some material I didn't know, and some tight covers. I look forward to seeing him again!
