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Cory Wilkins

About Me

Cory Wilkins, singer, songwriter and guitarist, has a powerful, soulful voice and a unique guitar style drawn from his blues and rock roots.
Blind since birth, he has actively pursued music all his life as a self-taught drummer, guitarist, and songwriter who began his musical career at 14 years old, playing drums in New Hampshire clubs.
Since then, Wilkins relocated to Southern California where he recorded his most recent album San Diego Summer, assembled his current band, including his sister, Laura, on drums, and has been performing regularly at top venues throughout San Diego, Orange County, and L.A.
Wilkins has independently released four CD's, most recently San Diego Summer, which hit the shelves on August 30th, Turn Up The Band, plus the single Free, in 2004, and Brave the Rain, in 2000.
Wilkins has received accolades from representatives of Sony Records and Capitol Records; "This is a band that everybody needs to hear!", says Tom Long of Sony.
The San Diego Weekly Reader says "With a penchant for weighty lyricism, singer/songwriter Cory Wilkins does rock, country, pop, and blues ... behind the solid vocal performance are tight musicianship and catchy tunes."
Recently named one of San Diego's top 5 bands, Wilkins' high energy good old rock and roll shows have people taking notice!
San Diego Summer

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 02/03/2006
Band Members: Lead Vocals, Guitar and Keyboard: Cory Wilkins
Drummer: Laura WilkinsBass: Joe KievitSecond Guitar and Vocals: Eric Deland
Influences: Springsteen, CCR, Rolling Stones, Doors...
Sounds Like: A modern combination of classic Stones, CCR and Bruce Springsteen
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

I want to sit on my butt for a day.

Wow! Its been a busy week.Ive just started rehearsing with my guitarist Eric Delands other band. They are going to be recording a new cd soon and Im playing B3 and other keyboards on it. Ive ha...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:43:00 GMT

gigs gigs and more gigs.

Hey guys!We have been quite busy these last couple of weeks. First, we were doing a show at the Second Wind Santee and I found out that afternoon that it was Pops birthdayy, so we had us a pretty go...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:04:00 GMT

hair cut, harleys and court.

Hey everyone!I feel like Ive been busy doing nothing again, but we have been playing a good bit. Last weekend we played San Diego Harley and had a blast. It was a beautiful day, little breeze to ca...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:11:00 GMT

Lots of excitement from super bowl to Commerse Casino.

Ok, so it took me a little longer than I thought to have something interesting to write about, but I think over the last couple of weeks Ive accumulated enough good times and silly situations to make...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:26:00 GMT

Frank's birthday, return to Oconnels and upcoming shows.

Hey guys!Its seems like Ive been pretty busy, but doesnt feel like I have a ton to write about. We had Franks birthday last weekend, which was a blast. Poker tournament on Saturday and big party...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:27:00 GMT

Crazy times at Santa Ysabel Casino. Joe, the two string master bassist.

So last night was Santa Ysabel Casino. Eric and Joe had the day off work and we wanted to work on a few new songs that we thought would go over well in this kind of setting so we had a rehearsal at n...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:49:00 GMT

Turning over a new blog leaf for the new year.

Hey everyone!I am actually for reals this time going to try and keep a blog. I am so bad at this, but if I can get one a week on a reasonably consistent basis, Ill be proud. You can look for report...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Come Party With Cory and the Band on New Years!

Come on out to O'Connell's for a great New Years Eve party! We'll be rocking the house all nite long with the Jefferson Jay Band and friends. See the calendar for more details.
Posted by on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:23:00 GMT

Wilkins Wins 3 LA Music Awards!

Wilkins takes home 3 LA Music Awards for Rock Album of the Year (San Diego Summer), Breakthrough Album of the Year (San Diego Summer) and Vocalist of the Year! If you don't have the new album, be sur...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:20:00 GMT

Wilkins Nominated for 5 LA Music Awards!!

CORY WILKINS brand new album San Diego Summer has been chosen from thousands of bands internationally as a nominee for ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR in the 16th Annual International Los Angeles Music Awards....
Posted by on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 23:18:00 GMT