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Cory Atkinson Band
Country / Alternative / Americana

Get Your Honky-Tonk On!



CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  12/20/2009
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Member Since12/29/2007
Band MembersCory Atkinson - vocals, rhythm guitar; John Ballantyne - lead guitar; Justin Loftus/Brian Buhman - bass; Leslie Walle-Santos - drums; Laura Walsh - harmony vocals
InfluencesKasey Chambers, Elizabeth Cook, Sunny Sweeney, Kelly Willis, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam, Buck Owens, Catherine Britt, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Ray Price
Record LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 2 2010 9:00P
Odd Fellows Woodstock
Jan 9 2010 9:00P
Jimmy D’s Neighborhood Inn Algonquin, Illinois
Jan 16 2010 8:00P
Duke’s Chicago/Rogers Park, Illinois

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   About Cory Atkinson Band
Chicago country band covering classic honky tonk to current alt country outliers. Nashville pop ain't our style.

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Brick City Sound

Brick City Sound



Dec 14 2009 7:27 PM

Thanks for checking us out!

Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Nov 29 2009 4:34 PM

BRAND NEW SONGS UP TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHECK EM OUT!!!!!
Ruby Jane and Mark O'Connor: Virtuosos of the American Fiddle: http://www.poptech.org/blog/mark_oconnor_and_ruby_jane_smith_virtuosos_of_american_fiddle

Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!!
http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/
AND
Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think!
Ruby Jane
Family Groove Company

Family Groove Company



Nov 3 2009 5:28 AM

FGC's got two hometown area shows this weekend! Friday is an all ages extravaganza at the House Cafe in Dekalb, and Saturday is a hometown throwdown at the Abbey Pub in Chicago (Ages 18+). Fans that attend both shows can pick up a FREE FGC album of their choice at Saturday's show (just grab the Free Album Coupon at the House Cafe and redeem it at the Abbey Pub)!

In other news, FGC is also excited to announce that the band will be celebrating New Year's Eve 2009 at the Redstone Room in Davenport, IA. Our third New Year's in a row at this incredible venue, we will once again be pulling out all the stops! Stay tuned for more information on this year's theme, advance tickets, and other details.

And finally, don't forget to check out the band's new Video Blog, a weekly series featuring a behind the scenes look at FGC performances and touring. Check out the YouTube playlist for the last few editions, and stay tuned for more in the coming weeks!

Tim Cheatle

Tim Cheatle



Oct 7 2009 2:58 PM

Hiya Cory!
               Hope you are keeping well!
               Yesterday I added three new songs up on to my player!
                            God Bless,
                                           Tim.




Family Groove Company

Family Groove Company



Oct 7 2009 6:33 AM

FGC's got a great weekend coming up! On Saturday, we open up for Umphrey's McGee at Exposition Gardens in Peoria (FGC @ 7pm), and Sunday, we head over to the Riverview Music and Arts Festival in South Elgin (FGC @ 6pm). The Riverview Fest goes on all weekend, and Sunday's lineup features FGC, as well as The Everyone Orchestra (with Michael Kang from SCI, Brendan and Andy from Umphrey's, Jordan and Janis from FGC, Allie from Cornmeal, and many more!). Visit www.riverviewmusicfest.com for full lineup and tickets!

Looking beyond, FGC's fall schedule thus far hits tons of our favorite Midwest spots, kicking off with the annual Halloween Masquerade Ball at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, where FGC will be sporting the musical costume of Green Day!

10/17 - Halloween Masquerade Ball, Chillicothe, IL (All Ages)
10/23 - Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, IA (Ages 21+)
10/29 - Miramar Theater, Milwaukee, WI (All Ages)
10/31 - City Nights Theater, Springfield, IL (Ages 21+)
11/6 - The House Cafe, Dekalb, IL (All Ages)
11/7 - The Abbey Pub, Chicago, IL (Ages 18+)
11/9 - WIU, Macomb, IL (All Ages)
11/13 - Canopy Club, Urbana, IL (Ages 18+)
11/14 - Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA (Ages 19+)

As always, full details at www.familygrooveco.com/tour. Hope to see you out there this fall!!

Tim Cheatle

Tim Cheatle



Sep 25 2009 9:55 AM

Hiya Cory!
......Click to play this Smilebox postcard: TIM CHEATLE........Create your own postcard - Powered by Smilebox........Make a Smilebox postcard......
God Bless,
               Tim.
Kim

Kim



Sep 2 2009 10:14 PM

Hey Cory.  New songs up, sounding awesome!
Take care.
Tim Cheatle

Tim Cheatle



Aug 24 2009 1:28 PM

Hiya Cory!
                Musical greetings from Portsmouth,England!
                                                                               God Bless,
                                                                                               Tim.



Family Groove Company

Family Groove Company



Jul 9 2009 10:22 PM

FGC’s only Chicago appearance of the summer is coming up on Friday July 17th at the Abbey Pub. This will be an Ages 18+ show with special supporting acts: Lobster Newberg and The Rubblebucket Orchestra. This Hometown Throwdown is a show not to be missed…hope to see you there!!

In the meantime, check out all three of our Summer Camp Festival sets on the Live Music Archive for free stream/download! Visit our MySpace blog for the links.

We also want to invite our Myspace friends to connect with us on Facebook. Click the links for the FGC Group and FGC Page, both great ways to stay in touch with the band and link up with other fans.

Have a great summer!

Sexfist

Sexfist



Jul 5 2009 4:19 PM

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The B.W.B.S.

The B.W.B.S.



May 4 2009 5:27 AM

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GOOD STUFF,THANKS
Knife River Cowboys & girl

Knife River Cowboys & girl



May 3 2009 8:42 PM



Way to go!! Love, peace & waffles!
We are greatful!


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Family Groove Company

Family Groove Company



Apr 26 2009 9:11 PM

Hey there – Just stopping by with a quick reminder about this Saturday’s show at the Park West, our only hometown performance of the Winter/Spring in fact! The night begins with an opening set from Land of Atlantis, followed by co-headlining sets from FGC and Hot Buttered Rum (FGC plays first!).
Hope to see you there!

Family Groove Company

Family Groove Company



Apr 4 2009 10:28 PM

FGC’s got some exciting hometown area shows coming up.
First up is a co-bill with Kyle Hollingsworth from String Cheese Incident at the Canopy Club in Urbana on April 10.
On April 11, we headline the House Café in Dekalb, home to some legendary past FGC shows! Down the road on May 2, FGC returns to the beautiful Park West Theater in Chicago for a co-bill with Hot Buttered Rum. More info about all Spring shows at www.familygrooveco.com/tour.


And don’t forget to get your tickets to Summer Camp Festival, where FGC will be performing multiple sets including a special late-night appearance paying tribute to The Big Lebowski! www.summercampfestival.com.


Family Groove Company

Family Groove Company



Nov 24 2008 3:31 AM

Just stopping by to invite you to our annual post-Thanksgiving show, next Friday 11/28 at the Clearwater Theater in West Dundee IL (NW Chicago suburbs).
Come on out and groove off some of that turkey!

In other news, we’re pleased to announce a NEW YEAR’S SHOW at the REDSTONE ROOM in DAVENPORT, IA, where our extended sets will feature “Rock Star Celebrity Death Match” with chances to win tickets to Summer Camp Festival! More info at www. familygrooveco. com.


Stay warm and have a great start to your holiday season!

Family Groove Company

Family Groove Company



Oct 15 2008 7:21 AM

Hey there – FGC is proud to announce the release of our latest studio album, Models and Metrics, and topping it off is a 4-night run with Lotus next week, culminating with a show at Chicago’s Park West Theater!

Click the image below to visit the dedicated album website at familygrooveco. com/modelsandmetrics to preview and purchase the album, and stop by the tour dates page for full details about each show.


Thanks for being a friend during this exciting milestone for the band, and hope to see you out at one of the shows!

John Rosett

John Rosett



Jul 16 2008 8:43 PM

Great singing, great band. It was nice to meet you down here in the muggy south.
Brent Hoodenpyle

Brent Hoodenpyle



Jul 16 2008 4:22 PM

Cory!

Thanks for tracking me down. The songs sound great, though, I'd definitely keep an eye that "hat guy." I've heard great things about the success you're having up there and can't wait to hear y'all again.
Take care and keep up the great work, Brent
Mette Lethan

Mette Lethan



Jun 29 2008 7:19 AM

Hey Country Queen :-D
I've watched the pics as a slide show...those are great pics
and you: "You've got it GOING on GIRL" ;-)
Hats off for your photographer :-D

Love from DK

PS: All those gigs, Sweetie - HOW COOL is THAT!?
MAN WITH HAT

John Ballantyne



Jun 27 2008 6:46 PM

great pics Cory!
Canoe Yard

Canoe Yard



Jun 24 2008 5:11 PM

Thanks for the add ! , from Derek and the boys of Canoe Yard.
Strange Animal

Strange Animal



Jun 8 2008 8:58 PM

Howdy Cory! Thanks for the add. I tried to see you for the first time last night at Savemore but I got there at 8:30 and they said you weren't coming on until MAYBE 10:30 or 11!!! What was that punk band doing there at 9?!? Anyway, looking forward to seeing you at the Montrose next time!
From Rogers Park,
Van
MAN WITH HAT

John Ballantyne



May 15 2008 12:56 AM

Cory......

Who the heck are family groove and why are they advertising on YOUr page!!!!!!!!!
Family Groove Company

Family Groove Company



May 9 2008 3:58 AM

Hey Cory – FGC’s rockin’ the ’burbs the next couple weekends, with a free outdoor show at Northwestern in Evanston this Sunday, and a performance at the Clearwater Theater in West Dundee next Friday, where we’ll be giving away tickets to Summer Camp Festival! Hope to see you out at the shows!

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