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“I started as a Bass player at feel blessed if only I can help play
Open
Open thirteen years old. I was introduced to a small role in guiding them on
their musical journey and dreams
my first song on the bass by my 7th-
of becoming a better player, and
grade music teacher at Nationview
Mic
Mic Public School in South Mountain,” maybe even on to songwriting and
recalls Coons. “She brought one
performing on stage eventually,”
in one day to the class, and asked
share with others who are passionate
if anyone wanted to come up and said Coons. “I feel it’s a great gift to
play? So, I put up my hand, and she in what they do.”
with Sports Energy proceeded to show the first three- Like with any endeavor, teaching
Featuring note progression of Old Time Rock comes with challenges, and for Cory,
and Roll by Bob Seger, and that was keeping up with the fast learners is
Cory Coons it, I was hooked!” one of them, saying that “continuing

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By Molly Kett Rock, Folk, Pop-Rock, and Country, the Dirt Road Gypsys” with a full learners when they get better than
Cory’s music is a unique blend of you are,” is top of mind for him as
4-piece backing band, Cory has been
ory Coons, a seasoned Roots-Rock, Americana, and Country actively sharing his music in various a teacher.
Cmusician, singer/songwriter, Rock. Having released a total of local shows and festivals. Looking ahead, Cory Coons
and independent recording artist, has seven independent solo albums/EPs, is dedicated to promoting his
been leaving his mark on the music his latest offering “Across the Great “I have been performing a number latest release, “Across the Great
scene for about three decades. His Divide” showcases a compilation of local shows recently this year, Divide,” collaborating with fellow
musical voyage began at the age of of singles and album cuts from the mostly acoustic style shows, with musician Marc Muir, and exploring
thirteen when he was introduced to years 2012 to 2022. my good friend of many years new musical opportunities. With
the bass guitar in his 7th-grade music Performing both as a solo artist and bandmate, Marc Muir,” says multiple nominations at prestigious
class. and part of the “Cory M. Coons & Coons. “With a show recently at
the Keene Centre for the Arts in the independent music award shows
town of Keene, near Peterborough, such as the “International Singer
one coming up at the Lost Villages Songwriter Association” Awards, the
UNRIVALED CUTTING Brewery in Long Sault on Aug 12th, “Fair Play Country Music Awards,”
and I have some upcoming shows and the “Josie Music Awards” at the
COMFORT & UTILITY where I will be traveling to Lombardy Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Cory’s
at Twin Pines Campground, and future looks bright as he continues to
then on to Blackstock, Ontario near captivate audiences worldwide.
Toronto, for a wonderful festival
Visit Us called ‘Soulshine’, on Labor Day “I am always grateful and honored
For Expert weekend.” to be mentioned with such amazing
Service musical talent locally, and from
Cory is certainly captivating around the world,” said Coons.
audiences with his heartfelt “Thanks so much to everyone who
performances, near and far.
has supported me and been a part of
Aside from being a talented it all along the way of this musical
musician, Cory Coons is also a journey of mine over the past 25-30
passionate guitar teacher. His journey years! It means so much!”
as an instructor began around 2001
As Cory Coons continues to grace
when he took on thirty students at
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