Houston, TX – “The Blueroom” (Anthemic Americana) is Kory Quinn’s return to his roots in the midst of upheaval. It is a compendium of old songs re-imagined, new ones not yet put to tape, and a few covers. Two singles have been released to date. “OxyContin Blues” (03.12.20 Adobe & Teardrops), and “Bound For Glory” (04.13.20 Americana Highways) have both premiered. A third single “Stealin’” is set to be released with a video on (05.05.20).
“The Blueroom” is unrehearsed. The songs were chosen on the spot, one right after the other in quick succession. All the songs took one or two takes with Mike Coykendall at Blue Room Studio (Portland, OR). The songs were mixed and sent to Jon Neufeld at Treehouse Mastering (Portland, OR) that day. Kory did the cover art.
“The Blueroom” documents the end of an era. It was a year ago that Kory had accepted an opportunity in Houston, TX. This meant a big move! His newly wed wife and him were to leave the 200 acre Christmas Tree farm in rural Oregon as well as a decade of dedicated life behind. Kory had spent the last chapter based in Portland working himself up from living out of his car.Even having several jobs (teaching, coaching, barbacking, live music, etc.) he was able to tour constantly (200+ shows a year) and produce a deep collection of recordings that span 6 of his own releases as well as dozens of other artists’ projects as a freelance booking agent, designer and sound engineer (live/studio).
Shortly after announcing the decision to move, Kory received a phone call from his great friend and harmonica player David Lipkind ( Rose City Kings ). David had accumulated some studio time with Mike Coykendall ( Blue Room Studio, Portland, OR ). David wanted to give Kory the time he had built up. Thus the project was born; out of goodwill. They both thought it best because of time constraints, to capture as many songs as possible. The recordings include the most recent incarnation of Kory’s band “The Company”. Enter Julio Appling (stand-up bass) & Joe Suskind (lead guitar).
No Depression – “Masterful songwriting!”
Jim DeRogatis – “Stark. Brilliantly rendered song.”
The Oregonian – “Pure. Top-quality gold!”
Portland Mercury – “Anthemic!”
Jon Neufeld – “ This is an awesome album!”
Julio Appling – “His songs are Americana classics. Then you find out he wrote them three weeks ago.”
Kory is a Houston, TX based singer/songwriter. In the past decade Kory Quinn has matured his unique brand of “Anthemic Americana”. He has penned and produced 6 DIY releases all while performing over 2000 self booked shows throughout North American and Europe. He has only been deported from one country, Canada. Kory has worked with Tape-Op founder and famed producer Larry Crane on “Black Gold Blues”. He also works closely with members of The Hoyle Brothers , (Chicago’s Premier Honky-Tonk Dance Band), Never Come Down (2019 RockyGrass Champs) and Paul Brainard (Alejandro Escovedo, M Ward).
Kory has also shared the stages with the likes of Leon Russell, The Lumineers, Joseph, Gill Landry (Old Crow Medicine Show), Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Alejandro Escovedo, Robbie Fulks, Luke Winslow King, Charlie Parr, Richard Buckner, Al Scorch, The Henhouse Prowlers, Never Come Down, The Lil’ Smokies, Anna Tivel, Jeffery Martin, Fruition, and Jerry Joseph.
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