The level of musicianship in this band - top to bottom - is ridiculous. This is a dream team, I hope they keep going, more albums, more touring, for a long time to come. Thank you Minneapolis for providing the world with such incredible raw talent and chemistry!
@voytecgrobor75762 жыл бұрын
hard to belive. but reality is: try, practice, and achieve it!
@theloniouscoltrane37782 жыл бұрын
@@voytecgrobor7576 for those who are lawyers & doctors with wife & kids, how can they squeeze their practice time???
@davidgoode74162 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more 👏
@ryanryan747 Жыл бұрын
@@theloniouscoltrane3778 look up the circumstances under which wes montgomery learned how to play guitar
@stihi_songs Жыл бұрын
@@voytecgrobor7576 yea but it should also be "your thing", practice what you love!
@ClockworkDave2 жыл бұрын
Best Horns in the known funkyverse. I have never seen anyone put out such quantity of such quality like Cory. Wow man, your band is pure love.
@MP5..2 жыл бұрын
Tower of Power might have something to say about that!
@fang_uk2 жыл бұрын
You can thank Prince for their magnificent gloriousness! #NPGhornz #TheHornheads 💜 Check this out - a prime example (if one was ever needed!) of them at their best - showing their versatility over the space of ten choice funky, fOnky minutes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKGUi5hsZdx9jck (Play LOUD!) Even though Cory is forging his own path (and rightly so - and oooh boy is he ever doing so with style and panache…and then some!) I feel so much of Prince’s vibe in him in what he creates and how he presents it for others to enjoy. It’s participatory. Cory is the real deal and I know that Prince is looking on, so very proud. Cory knows what he’s doing, and he’s renewed my faith these past few years proving unequivocally that the Minneapolis Sound is still very much alive! That’s no small feat. REAL MUSIC BY REAL MUSICIANS! 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜
@poldidak2 жыл бұрын
Way to make them horns sing and ring, Michael Bone Nelson!
@DanielRaffobluesguitar2 жыл бұрын
Thank You Cory Wong for keep this Sounds Alive. I was all the set jumping and screaming Wow ...Guau....yeahh....(in Spanish 😂)...hope to see you in Buenos Aires sometime....
@warrenmorphis42082 жыл бұрын
@@MP5.. Umm.....Yeah....
@ItzTheFury2 жыл бұрын
God I just can't get over what an amazing drummer Petar Janic is.... A dream for any band.
@timothyrixner Жыл бұрын
Took me about 5 or 6 replays on the solo of his at the end of St Paul to figure out that 4 against 3 rhythm because of the odd part of the bar it starts on. Dude is on another level.
@KuuchWizard2 жыл бұрын
The way Cory goes so hard on stage when he’s home to the way he interacts with his band during the set, showcasing the sheer talent of every musician. This guy will go down as one of the greats. He is a better version of “The Entertainer” that Billy Joel sang about.
@Mikri902 жыл бұрын
With every released video Cory is cementing his place as my favorite musician in existence. Guy just owns his stuff, owns the scene and, first and foremost, freaking LOVES to do what he does. So full of excitement, passion, and child-like enthusiasm. The rest of bend is following suit as well. The chemistry of this band is off the charts.
@jon426892 жыл бұрын
This is one of the crispiest mixes I've ever heard, hats off to the engineers!
@gitsurfer272 жыл бұрын
I'm amazed by their ability to make each instrument by itself sound so huge, but not have a muddy mix while they're all playing together. World class stuff.
@joes41802 жыл бұрын
DIALED IN!
@samringwald2 жыл бұрын
They bring their own board, mics, etc. Then they they use pink noise to tune the PA (adjust a master EQ) so every venue has the same sound quality. It's amazing.
@EvilSean62 Жыл бұрын
ive been playing for decades now ...started on the lighting rig on a tiny band ...literally light switches with the rocker latch filed down ... then sound engineer learning the mixer , learning to solder, learning to use a multimeter , learning to keep one hand in my pocket when working on live chassis ...learning sooo many diverse and drilled down things also touring as a bass player ... learning to cope with the people who just take the cheese out the fridge and bite a chunk out of it after all that ... this mix is angelic ...heavenly ..brighter than the sun and twice as funky
@lethal_larry Жыл бұрын
aux percussion is nowhere in the mix, stop fanboying
@ExtraFancy962 жыл бұрын
That Antwaun intro is huge hype
@davewernli6348 Жыл бұрын
Well deserved hype, though.
@jamespye29752 жыл бұрын
Very little brings me more joy than watching these guys play, enough energy to birth a village.
@talmagerichardson55752 жыл бұрын
Saw his show 6 or 7 months ago. But that was, what, 35 albums ago? lol. Gotta see him again soon... Love it!
@ImJustStandingHere2 жыл бұрын
I want to see Cory live more than literally any other person or band
@bigbingus22342 жыл бұрын
Its so worth it if you ever get the chance. Honestly one of the best concerts I have ever been too
@jonah.mcminn2 жыл бұрын
@@bigbingus2234 just went to one a few hours ago and MAN WAS IT INSANE. That band is TIGHT. Soooo good. Had me moving the whole hour and a half
@Mikri902 жыл бұрын
@@jonah.mcminn I am so jealous :)
@mjelves2 жыл бұрын
I’m seeing him next week!
@daftnord49572 жыл бұрын
i saw cory wong at First ave in november 2019. They played like 3 hours and had Antwaun Stanley for a good amount of song. The crowd cheered Antwaun so loud i couldn't hear, my ears were overblown lol, and for so long he had tears of joy and appreciation. The pro to NOT seeing Cory wong is that you won't have post show depression lol
@dumby882 жыл бұрын
Funkmeter through the roof!
@Mix3dbyMark2 жыл бұрын
the mix here is crazy
@dustinsanboeuf2 жыл бұрын
I was at this concert, absolutely worth the 3+hour drive each way. Thanks for a killer sound all night!
@abcismusik2 жыл бұрын
Cory leads, Cory solos , horns solos , piano solos, bass solos, drums solo !!haaaaaaaaaaa, i love it !!
@chrisnolte22772 жыл бұрын
Dang….. this almost 70 year old sax player cannot get enough Cory Wong/Vulfpeck! Nice little homage to Richard Tee Kevin! To say “you guys ROCK,” just isn’t enough! Thank you!
@JK-js2td2 жыл бұрын
Im a sax player of 40 years...and ice seen many badass musicians...and after seeing Cory and his band...this is way up there on talent level....like Earth Wind Fire, Bela Fleck...James Brown...and others! Keep the fire, guys and dolls!!!
@stevezentner41612 жыл бұрын
I gotta say I just watched a sweetwater music video with Cory in it about 3 mistakes rhythm guitar players make. In my 58 years on this planet I have never heard of this man.I sure have now. This entire band is nothing short of amazing. I am smiling ear to ear at 4:18 in the morning listening to this. As soon as the sun comes up, rest assured, I will be calling friends and telling them of my chance discovery.
@kaitobellamy7172 Жыл бұрын
So what did your friends think??
@alpswen26512 жыл бұрын
The best things about Cory, except for his guitar skills, are how humble he is and how much he thinks about his fans - it's really thoughtful to record every single show! Honestly, I don't know of any musicians I like better than Cory in his age bracket. Maybe not even in the age bracket. One of my heroes!
@aakkoin2 жыл бұрын
How is he humble? :D He's in the spotlight and his name is on the marquee and everywhere. Gotta have balls and confidence to do this stuff, not so much humility.
@alpswen26512 жыл бұрын
True lol. But he is one of those awesome people who don't boast even though he is so good.
@Jinkinzzz Жыл бұрын
@@aakkoin Fair fair... but he shares the spotlight, literally
@nathanstoerzinger7282 жыл бұрын
0:00 - 20th Century Fox Opener 0:30 - Assassin 4:54 - St. Paul 10:01 - Smokeshow ft Eddie Barbash 20:36 - Bluebird ft Sierra Hull 24:20 - Look at backstage (including 1000 pull ups) 25:53 - Introducing Antwaun Stanley 27:50 - Work it Out ft Antwaun Stanley 34:40 - Where Are We Now ft Antwaun Stanley and Sierra Hull 42:00 - Love's In Need Of Love Today ft Sonny T and Antwaun Stanley 44:04 - Stevie Wonder Medley 48:29 - Dean Town
@Miami_992 жыл бұрын
Hero status thanks my guy you got on that quick.
@danpeterson61572 жыл бұрын
Nathan!! Were you there dude?? Would have loved to catch up.
@nathanstoerzinger7282 жыл бұрын
@@danpeterson6157 I was! My wife and I were tucked upstairs away from the crowd
@JK-js2td2 жыл бұрын
@@nathanstoerzinger728 thanks for the setlist, kind sir! 🙏
@richardg97198 ай бұрын
I hear me some Road Trip Music !
@Psychedelicide2 жыл бұрын
Iconic. Get this man a funky Star ⭐️
@Supardanil2 жыл бұрын
the smokeshow intro was SMOOTH!!! Eddie was gunning for Kenni's sax key-noise gold medal spot!
@robddrumbasement2803 Жыл бұрын
This band is awesome
@Trippsy052 жыл бұрын
I want this album pressed on vinyl. Would buy in a heartbeat
@coryleman74382 жыл бұрын
No freaking joke. Fell in love with the vulf-verse with Live at MSG, and this one may top it for me. Would be over the moon to have this on vinyl.
@mrbgrow2 жыл бұрын
@@coryleman7438 very likely it will be made. I have the pressing of his first ave show in like 2019?
@LogansPage2 жыл бұрын
It's impossible to watch this and not smile the whole time. Everyone is having so much fun.
@GordonPavilion2 жыл бұрын
One of the finest guitarists of our time.Cory Wong is the complete package. And a nice guy to boot.
@jules_borel2 жыл бұрын
hahaha antwaun does really always has his big entrance but he really deserve all the hype !! what a joy seing him doing his thing
@cjorg162 жыл бұрын
Musicians having FUN! Yes.
@maxruffino222 жыл бұрын
This group is just the definition of a power house. 120 percent from first downbeat to the last it’s mind blowing
@DavisSchulz2 жыл бұрын
this is insane!!! you guys are all legends
@nicholaspalacio96722 жыл бұрын
Jesus…the start of Eddie’s solo made me rewind like 4 times. So good.
@eoinej Жыл бұрын
I have never watched Cory Wong before. I don't think I have every actually laughed out loud so many times during a live performance! The sheer energy and precision of the whole band, who really looked like they were having fun themselves, was nothing short of extraordinary. And what a band! I have been to many, many live gigs and have seen many of the best in all sorts of venues, but with the camera work here, I didn't feel at the gig, I felt I was walking round the stage! And following the band off stage for breaks - brilliant! No sign of any prima-donnas there. For an overall experience, it was literally the best live recording I have ever seen. It just supersedes my former No.1 ("Donny Hathaway - Live) because of the video, but it took 50 years to get there! Cory Wong deserves all the recognition he gets. He just makes people feel good. And to acquire a bass man of such calibre as Sonny Thompson couldn't be better for his funkredentials.
@peterhowardmn2 жыл бұрын
The energy at First Avenue that night was electric! Cory has assembled a group of incredible musicians that let their fun personalities shine on stage. I've never had so much fun at a concert- pure joy! Thanks for capturing this incredible night on video.
@AaronNGray Жыл бұрын
One of the happiest bands, they love their music and each others playing.
@CritterJason2 жыл бұрын
my man out here rocking like Phill Collins David Byrnes and Billy Joel with that suit. another CRUSHING performance dude
@Sam_Perman2 жыл бұрын
Live *Smokeshow* is chefs kiss
@mangroovya2 жыл бұрын
WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!
@DoctorWho82 жыл бұрын
I await this greatness to watch this during my lunchtime (cue the music)!
@scottymckay28132 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this - I was at this show. What a long awaited, amazing night! Wow - was that place packed!
@user-se8wi1gt4t2 жыл бұрын
Incredibly Great!!! I was so moved to tears at Where Are We Now ft Antwaun Stanley and Sierra Hull Remember, I am Japanese, but I have fans in Japan too! Cory Wong and friends. Great.
@Sassari2930 Жыл бұрын
Just wow...!
@Nannada12122 жыл бұрын
The combination of the incredible skill and just the pure amount of fun the whole band is having is amazing. I'm literally laying in bed and teared up a few times
@auliktechnologies90512 жыл бұрын
I can't even begin to tell you how refreshing this is. Real, BadAss Musicianship front and center.
@zoranvasilic2 жыл бұрын
Smokin' !!! Thank You All For that !!!
@magicmacify2 жыл бұрын
What Cory showed at 14-16 is the most beatiful guitar solo I ever heard.
@vernonhall6804 Жыл бұрын
Caught these Animalicious Ambassadors of Funk in Richmond Va 2/21/2023. Our minds were BLOWN! The vids, as good as they are don't do justice. You MUST go to a show. Energy and talent is over the top. Thank you guys!
@robjackson97582 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for Toronto - just watched this whole show instead of doing all the things I shoulda been doing lol.
@rupinnagireddy57192 жыл бұрын
Sonny T’s voice is just so good, I can’t stop listening to the first part of the medley
@GregLopes2 жыл бұрын
Got to see the show in DC in Feb and it was literally food for my soul! So damn inspiring! Every element of the show was ridiculously good. The whole band is so damn good. The horns were so tight, Sonny and Petar were so damn fun, and Antwaun is absolutely THE MAN and brought the house down. Totally a dream team of musicians. Keep doing what you’re doing, Cory. You’re making the world a happier, more fun place.
@ClarkKasheta Жыл бұрын
Hearing Corey shred is a treat. It's like the quiet kid in class who never pipes in , but when he does, it's brilliant.
@fang_uk2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been very fortunate in my 51 years on this Earth to have seen most of the greats - sometimes many times over. So much so that there are exceedingly few artists or bands left that I feel compelled to experience live. …Cory is on that [very] short list. REAL MUSIC BY REAL MUSICIANS! 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe, this is the best concert that I've ever seen in the last 10 years, this is amazing, beautiful. I've felt the goosebumps with the horns, and I was dancing during almost all the concert.
@jules_borel2 жыл бұрын
You know what cory, if you were someone in the crowd, not cory wong, and you'd see and hear this momba jomba of funky energy and music, well i'm sure you'd really admire this. All and all just to say that you should be (and i'm sure that you are) proud of yourself :) peace and sonder
@mattromano4042 жыл бұрын
The Bari taking the melody and walking a baseline in that Stevie is just magic.
@johnventura16372 жыл бұрын
Holy sh*t. what an incredible group of musicians.
@jameswalkerbassandkeyboard76442 жыл бұрын
So much fun and joy.
@andrewrobin59692 жыл бұрын
Cory Wong, Billy Strings,…….I just feel so fortunate to be able to grow old with these amazing artists. Cheers!
@kronik9072 жыл бұрын
I'm so sad I couldn't find a way to fly to go see one of these shows. So freaking cool I can see one on KZbin!! Still hope to see a live concert someday!
@Miami_992 жыл бұрын
The bass player is so detail-oriented. Good God 51:17 those trills on Dean Town
@fang_uk2 жыл бұрын
Sonny T is pretty much the Godhead of Bass Players, and taught Prince his way around the instrument at an early, formative age. It should come as no surprise that Prince adored him and considered him a good friend his entire life. Also, if someone could bottle Sonny’s laugh, they’d be a rich person. It’s everything 😎
@colinwallace52862 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see Sonny and Joe Dart double up on Dean Town, or anything else they felt like. That would be “jaws on the floor” good stuff.
@reen34952 жыл бұрын
This is just unreal. So much talent, unbelievable
@bassplayer112 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this! I wish that I could have gone there. I used to live in Minneapolis and have been to a few concerts. They have such a fantastic audience! Thanks Cory!
@josegaravito76442 жыл бұрын
Cory winning in life
@knastera Жыл бұрын
Cory is like a Big Band era front man doing modern funk, jazz, rock, and genres without names.
@ValiantTono2 жыл бұрын
I had a work trip for MN during those dates. My boss told me last minute the trip wasn't happening and that broke my heart. I hope to see your show one day. Come to Costa Rica!!!, just sayin...😎
@atlanta78922 Жыл бұрын
I had no idea Sonny T had voice chops like that... unreal
@EvilSean622 жыл бұрын
YOU GUYS NEED TO TOUR THE WORLD !!!!!!!!!!! pleeeeeeeeeease
@ottokriete11532 жыл бұрын
Cory brings a level of band leadership ( and musicianship) not seen since the 30's and 40's., when the charts were ruled by Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, and other big bands. These musicians all virtuosos in their own right, and as a group, they're just a joy to watch and hear. My dream concert now would be Cory and the Wong notes with Snarky Puppy!
@originalalienone2 жыл бұрын
That drummer is SUPER fun and engaging! I love him!
@dannybrickwell2 жыл бұрын
Mark my words this will be an iconic show in the canon of music history.
@mattwright466 Жыл бұрын
Just saw these guys live in Denver last Friday. This video absolutely lives up to the performance. One of my favorite bands to watch live. Holy cannoli. 👏
@josephroorda44102 жыл бұрын
OH MAN! I was in the front row for this concert - great view, but the audio quality is much better here XD So excited to watch this again! I ran into Sam Greenfield at the bar down the street right before the show - tried my best to not totally fanboy.
@TruckPuzzles2 жыл бұрын
Sweet! I was front row as well! You're right, sound quality here is killer compared to the show but holy hell what a great performance, right?
@dannybrickwell2 жыл бұрын
I'm convinced that not one person on this planet loves what they do more than Cory Wong!
@pochotrip Жыл бұрын
impecable!
@john123090 Жыл бұрын
sierra with the two foot bluegrass stomp... love it!
@eliassolomon50382 жыл бұрын
I’m flying out to Minneapolis for his next show there. Hometown shows are always the best!
@FreedomDaveX2 жыл бұрын
I just discovered Cory. Such a talented guitarist and bandleader. Glad to see people of my generation keeping the jazz alive.
@tychoshea2 жыл бұрын
Love how everyone is having such a blast on stage! Cory’s as great a sonic director as he is a player. What a wonderful assortment of musicians in the mix, can’t wait to catch them live!
@ElBeeEss2 жыл бұрын
This band is simply the perfect storm of groove. Watching/listening to you guys literally gives me a HUUUUGE spiritual high. I soooo wish you'd been able to bring all the Wongnotes over to the UK with you earlier this year, Cory. I loved your gig but I gotta be honest, it just wasn't the same without everyone. Obviously. But you know what I mean. Ahhh. Y'all are soooo immense!
@danielclawson51132 жыл бұрын
OK ... the drummer and bass player are totally off the chain amazing!
@Petar_Nikolov2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Yes ! Yes! Love you, Cory! Hugs from Bulgaria!!!
@Jonnysh2 жыл бұрын
Kevin really shining here early, Love it!
@matsdirkzwager99862 жыл бұрын
Please release this as a live album I need it for science. Also please never let go of the horn heads, you are made for each other
@KCM441 Жыл бұрын
The Synergy, The Synergy!!! They breathe every note together, and while doing it, they are having fun. Although short termed, I have experienced it on the stage- Priceless! I don’t know if this is hard work, love, talent, or all of the above- plus some kind of magic from another universe. I hear some Wah Wah Watson- emulated to the very top level. Thank you Cory and All band members for telling unique stories through your music. You are blessed!
@lucianvogel79392 жыл бұрын
The keyboardsolo by Kevin Gastonguay on "smokeshow" is great. The whole band is great!
@thmsrttg2 жыл бұрын
I second that! His solo was very different from his usual style actually! Lots of polytonality and also some pretty avant-garde sonic effects.
@homersimpson59642 жыл бұрын
hell yes
@ianmoore55022 жыл бұрын
@@thmsrttg kevin is so under recognized and I love that you pointed that out!
@grcornwe2 жыл бұрын
Jon sneaking in the Hargrove quote on Bluebird - love it!
@BLuv-BassPlayer6 ай бұрын
Amazing!!!! Sonny is a grooooove machine!!!!
@ericsuencm Жыл бұрын
It is pure joy to listen to Cory Wong's music. It's hard to not have a smile on my face when listen to it.
@RMGiles512 жыл бұрын
The dude Kenny on tenor needs to be in some type of Hall of a Fame Bruh that note shook me to my soul
@robwozniakjr5556 Жыл бұрын
Just SOOOO FRESH, TIGHT and SWEEEET to the core. Incredible musicianship as Steve K. stated. Thank you. Glad I found you!
@slumsiren2 жыл бұрын
Its like they were all born to play this music in this band.
@caedenschlosser70912 жыл бұрын
All the solos in this concert were absolutely bonkers 🤯🔥 love this band!
@Me-xy3jh2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm really glad this video was recommended by the algorithm. You have new fan for sure and I'll be telling anyone who will listen too.
@aarons.2 жыл бұрын
Amazing doesn’t even describe this.
@robtowler Жыл бұрын
London 2023, literally cannot wait, so excited :-)
@jonathansanders9816 Жыл бұрын
Every single one of these musicians is top notch. This makes my soul feel good 👍
@foolio20072 жыл бұрын
Itz 2022 and this my be the baddest band on the planet! Keepers of the musical flame..
@MakimaMelee2 жыл бұрын
I'm so early this is still only 360p, and it still slaps
@fang_uk2 жыл бұрын
LOL 😂
@rezlets50172 жыл бұрын
i'm in love with Nêgah
@ClingTenaciouslyToMyButtocks2 жыл бұрын
I'm on my 7th or 8th cup of coffee for the day, and I'm pretty sure the first five minutes of this got my heart closer to death than ever before.
@Khumbulani10042 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for the amazing show, Cory and the Wongnotes!! Such a blast!
@littlerainyone2 жыл бұрын
That was delightful. I'm so damn jealous.
@tuftyaurelius90622 жыл бұрын
Cory! That super fast, metronomic left hand with the ridiculously loose wrist action could teach Nile a thing or too? The sheer energy of the execution is disco jazz funk to another level!😆🥰 Freak out? To Chic, to cheek!😆Comedic virtuosity of the super charged, motorised left hand. Nouvea extreme, energised funk to the limits of the Strat!🥰
@djbrowndog772 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Kicking horn section, kicking band. That first track is a direct line to the Brecker Brothers Skunk Funk...