COREY STEVENSON
Corey Stevenson is a singer songwriter that grew up in a small town called Man, West Virginia. His Father Michael Stevenson was a coal miner who worked hard to support two kids and a wife. His mother Laurice Stevenson was a stay at home mom and made sure the kids were raised with the best of care.
Corey started playing music at the age of 9 years old right after tragedy struck. Being into sports up until then, a hip injury made Corey unable to play sports anymore. He played drums for a year before his dad bought a guitar for them to “jam together”. As soon as Corey heard the sound of the guitar he knew what he wanted to do. He would work to learn chords while his dad was working.
He quickly picked up songs while listening to bands such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gov’t Mule, and Allman Brothers. Corey played his first show at the age of 11 at a venue called The Coalfield Jamboree. Soon after he joined a band called Cold Harbor, and began touring the east coast.
At age 15 he was heard by producer Noel Golden, who was working with Edwin McCain at OMG Entertainment where Corey auditioned, and was accepted into the prestigious Greenville Fine Arts Center where young Stevenson was called a prodigy. While going to school Corey wrote songs for many artists, and played local venues.
At age 17 Corey was given the Music Leader Scholarship for $15,000 to attend Newberry College where he played with acts such as Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, and Wycliffe Gordon. Corey attended Newberry for two years while writing songs and working on his craft. He knew that he wasn’t destined to be a teacher, so he left to pursue his actual dream. Corey then started the Corey Stevenson Band and toured several towns before signing a deal with Country Roads Records, and a management deal with Beverly Gosdin.
Corey recorded with guitarist Brent Mason (who said “Corey is a great guitarist”) , Pianist Buddy Hyatt, Lonnie Wilson, and Donnie Duncan, on a Merle Haggard song called “Workin Man Blues”. It will be released to YouTube April, 2024.
Corey is now an independent artist and has been at the top of several. independent charts. He was nominated for songwriter of the year, male vocalist of the year, and song of the year on the Josie Music Awards. He also had 10 of the most requested songs on 96.5 WXCC over Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, and more. Corey in his lifetime has opened up for acts such as, Zach Myers, Bucky Covington, Big Smo, and will be opening for Upchurch in July among several others.
JAKE KELLER
Upon graduating from Western Carolina University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in Musical Performance on bass guitar and a special emphasis in Commercial and Electronic music, Jake has performed with various artists in a variety of styles from The Thiago Tiberio Brazillian jazz trio to the 10-piece afrobeat orchestra Afromotive. Other notable performance highlights include collaborations with singer and cellist Robert Een, pianist Pavel Wlosok, drummer Kurt Sodergren and saxist Karl Hunter (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy), and the late keyboardist and flutist Kofi Burbridge (Tedeschi Trucks Band).
Off stage, Jake is equally at home in the studio as both a session bass player as well as a producer and singer-songwriter. His work has been licensed to several independent and feature films including "The Heartbreak Kid" and "Hall Pass", and he has also independently produced several albums for other artists including "Weightless" for A&M recording artist Billy Goodrum.
-
What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
-
What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
Lance, a rhythm maestro from the very beginning, embarked on his musical journey almost as soon as he drew his first breath. The rhythmic pulse of life seemed to course through his veins, leading him to instinctively beat on anything within arm's reach. However, it was a pivotal moment during the Moving Pictures Tour, where he witnessed the legendary Neal Peart, that ignited the spark to elevate his drumming skills to new heights.
Determined to refine his craft, Lance dedicated two years of his life to the Fine Arts Center alongside mentor Gary Robinson. Despite being awarded a full scholarship to Anderson College, Lance opted for a different path, driven by a burning passion for the allure of the touring life. His musical odyssey included stints with various bands, including The Dion Sweatt Band, where he seamlessly collaborated with his brother, and the locally revered Violent Peace, who secured a deal with Mercury Records. Lance's versatility and undeniable talent became apparent as he filled in on numerous shows with Saturdayze and Hot As A Pepper.
The turning point in Lance's career came in November of 2021 when he formally joined forces with Hot As A Pepper. This marked the beginning of a new chapter for him, bringing with it a renewed vigor for touring. By October 2022, Lance found himself back on the road, sharing the stage with national acts and contributing his rhythmic prowess to the heartbeat of the band. With each beat of the drum, Lance continues to leave an indelible mark on the music scene, captivating audiences and solidifying his place among the drumming elite.