"Has Anyone Been Fired?" Cory Wong // Q&A Episode 6

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BAND:
Cory Wong - guitar
Sonny T - bass
Kevin Gastonguay - keys
Petar Janjic - drums
Nêgah Santos - percussion
Eddie Barbash - alto sax, soprano sax
Kenni Holmen - tenor sax, soprano sax, flute
Sam Greenfield - bari sax, bass clarinet
Jay Webb - trumpet, flugelhorn
Michael Nelson - trombone
Engineer - Dan Smith
Mix - Cory Wong
Lighting - Vin Pugliese
Videographer - Michael Bowden
filmed at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, MA

[@drewoglesby]

Prediction: Cory and the Wongnotes will be the house band for a late night show in the next 5 years.

[@paulwhetstone0473]

I’ve been thinking the same.

[@maxhowlett9661]

I think cory enjoys touring too much to be tied down to a late night show

[@CoryWongMusic]

i kinda made my show to be an audition reel for this exact thing.

[@paulwhetstone0473]

@@CoryWongMusic Go for it!

[@666rbr]

Lol

[@fortunatejeremy]

I love how Corey is like the hype man for the band. You can hear him making all kinds of noises and comments during the song.

[@IAmWorseThanYou]

Fairly sure the main reason for Sonny to have a mic is to get those laughs on the audio

[@yungrobot]

CALL TOMMY BAHAMA

[@subsonicbass]

@@IAmWorseThanYou especially after some ice-cold scrinklies lol

[@TwitchMusicUK]

He’s directing the band dude

[@weoutchea3982]

Him and Sonny are the ultimate hype men

[@johnstewart988]

Just as I was looking for something to sip my coffee to, there y'all are.

[@stack80]

This is definitely one of the reason why I love you guys so much. You all are obviously great musicians but the chemistry and positivity between you guys makes it so much more fun to watch. I wish I could just be around you guys all the time!

[@yanyan66818]

man... there is some crazy harmonies going on in there. I love how there is so much space for that melody to shine through. Beautiful. Amazing job guys!!!

[@zoranvasilic]

Petar is such an excellent drummer indeed, more than that he seems to be very close to what a Serbian guy is supposed to be, a "Good Cat" as you say Cory, especially if you're old friends since school time, anyways a BIG UP to ALL of you mates & Greetings from French Britanny, you make my day in each & every video !!!

[@FritzSchindler]

Best show on the internet! Thank you for keeping us all entertained whether it be with excellent music or engaging and funny band banter. Y'all are the best! So much love for Cory & the WongNotes!

[@lasagnahog7695]

I had no idea that when I heard the song "Sunset" that it would lead me to a channel that brings so much needed joy to my life. Cory was the one of the three (Tim Henson, Plini) that I wasn't already a fan of and now his is the channel I visit most often.

[@Veneer22]

Yeah man same for me. I followed Tim Henson first, who was recommended from fkj and Tom Misch, along with some of the instruction/music theory/breakdown videos I follow. Then I find someone like Cory Wong all within my 2 years of actually studying music since Covid. Long story short I've been playing since I was 10, but stopped studying at like 16. I learned more in the first 3 months of covid than my entire 6 years truly studying how to play. However! This new set of musicians are on another level I am honestly surprised to witness. It's crazy how much the game as evolved.

[@Gimphond]

Exact same thing. My roots are jazz and blues, but I explored fusion and prog extensively the last years and Intervals, Plini, Owane etc became my heroes. And here we go full circle, returning home.

[@kodykindhart5644]

Check super secret band if your near pdx

[@GC-hf1vp]

I hope Negah Santos has her own tour bus.

[@emorycarroll]

That show at Newport was INCREDIBLE! I'm loving these Q&As! Y'all are so inspiring.

[@david34802]

As a drummer I can totally relate! Glad Cory reminded Petar to include Porcaro! Gotta love the half-time shuffle groove with the ghosting!

[@ericgelders]

Cory's also playful torturing him on the choice of favourite drummers😄

[@gustafsone]

It's not a fair question for musicians, or anyone, really. You could ask anyone what their top 5 movies of all time are, or their top 5 songs of all time, and if you were to ask them again the next day, or even an hour later, it wouldn't be the same list!

[@arnlmndza]

I was supposed to be doing something else here at work, but I'm glad i clicked this. The 1st 2.5 minutes was just awesome, and those horns and solos lifted off to another level. It's a marriage of musicianship and camaraderie. I've watched that part 3 times now!

[@VAXHeadroom]

Already have tix for DC in Feb!! Can't wait to see you all live.

[@peaelare]

Petar almost got fired like 5 or 6 times in this video alone.

[@abnerr0023]

You guys are an inspiration

[@benmadi]

Corey your project is very much appreciated, the help you share to other musicians, the dedication to quality and professionalism with humility. A fantastic ambassador of funk and (other genres sometimes) :) hi from ireland guys, your band are inspirational

[@yuliyanikiforets]

This was so enjoyable to watch and listen to, thank you!

[@danflip4284]

Too much fun.. Love it

[@ethanwilliams7827]

DISC GOLF IS LIFE!!!!! Love the shout out to the greatest sport in the world.

[@brownsfan7753]

Love it!!!

[@blakebrooks729]

First off the song at the beginning almost brought me to tears and I don’t know why 🥲😂

[@ElBeeEss]

Ahh, you guys! Love you! Love your vibes!

[@calebmolenda9588]

That room sounds amazing for the drums. Absolutely massive!

[@Nannada1212]

I feel Petar always being last at disc golf every time but still going lol

[@markshepardsongs]

LOVE these!!!!

[@eanstark]

New Cory vid! Great way to start the day. Thanks man. That was funny!

[@matto9734]

Great way to end a day too 😇

[@eanstark]

@@matto9734 so true

[@mr.figgles]

“That’s tight” 💀

[@kristianburys160]

Really great videos, i recently subscribed and i am having such a good time!

[@Haku_records]

Definitely some duke Ellington horns arrangements for this one. Reminded me of futuristic Isfahan and take the a train as far as the horns go

[@davidgoode7416]

Always stellar

[@aloctopus1806]

Keep em coming 😍🔥

[@MayotheMaker]

Ghaaaadaaa! Awesome. Can't wait for FEB ruary.:)

[@victoriabell9546]

Petar should make a tier list of all of his drumming influences and favorite drummers so he can truly rank them! Haha! New video idea!

[@abcismusik]

captivating!!

[@danielelise7348]

Hey Cory,when are you guys coming to Australia?you must come,I PROMISE you,you guys will LOVE IT 🇦🇺🇦🇺👊👊😁😁

[@L-TRAIN]

yeah we've got some terrific disc golf courses down under!

[@Joe-bs9dj]

Thanks Cory!

[@markbass354]

YAY FOR CORY

[@karenhillblom7131]

See you in LA!!!!

[@zangsax]

I love this band.

[@kyledavis828]

been watching all these in a row Cory Wong the musical guru 🎶🎵 🧘‍♂️

[@JefferyHunt]

That new take on Smokeshow is dope!

[@jarse1991]

I hope to see you guys in Europe one day!!!!

[@henkkman]

They were in Europe this summer

[@Sam54345]

Watching these makes me really miss being in a band.

[@scottymckay2813]

Favorite thing about touring - Disc Golf!

[@surge-tech9381]

Wow. So awesome

[@merobit]

fantastic..

[@rfinnegan7106]

Disc Golf!!

[@dmitrit81]

It sounds great 👍 bravo 👏🎶🎹👍🎵

[@Riley88990]

I completely agree with Cory! You can’t lump your favorite drummers in one pick! Definitely not Omar Hakim and Dennis chambers… lol

[@CoryWongMusic]

i'm still offended for them

[@XC-Fly]

I have at least 17 drummers in my top 5... with Petar even 18 ;P

[@Veneer22]

Damn man you guys have such a great vibe. Wondering if you guys ever got to play with Prince? He would be so proud to see how amazing musicians have been progressing.

[@nicolesvei7430]

If you haven't played this disc golf course in LA, it's one to check out when you're there - Hahamongna Watershed Park in La Canada - you can see the JPL campus from there as well

[@ulisses_nicolau_barros]

Maestro Wong.

[@ridhwwww]

back here again just for the intro.

[@do_regan]

8:17 - "That was tight!" Lmao.

[@JNTHNDVD]

What was that heavenly outro music 😳🔥

[@TRIALBYWIRE]

Cory you gotta come to PEI for the best disc golf in Canada

[@martellackerman3434]

"That's tight!" at the end! 😅

[@waynemiller6070]

Dang it! I hate being late to the party. They played Seattle before I even knew who they were!! 😩

[@erichughes2764]

Died laughing at "One bar of 3/4 and on the downbeat you hit #19 of the regular farts"

[@SimulacronX]

The beginning reminds of Kajagoogoo - Too Shy

[@szymondudzinski6661]

Cory is kinda giving me Michael Scott vibes, but like, in a good way

[@arglechewyshoe]

Corey, check out Rooster Rock if you're looking for some disc golf when you're in Portland

[@SharigramaOfficial]

Greetings & Hugs 🤘

[@derabkoemmling]

Your editor is on fucking fire!

[@kodykindhart5644]

Love you cory Let super secret band open for you in the pnw 🤫🤫🤫

[@leonardokarate7591]

Can you guys please tour in New Zealand

[@CriticalSchmidt]

"That's tight!" 😆

[@Tamberwolf.]

Sitting here waiting for Petar to say Jeff like …⏱🤷🏽

[@jonrydquist9246]

Kenni, great mclidic sense

[@jonrydquist9246]

melodic

[@carstenaltena]

"That's tight"

[@trofl]

I scrolled down way too far to find this!

[@stevekenton9422]

Petar is ready to fire Cory.

[@Oscaraha]

The drummer got eager!

[@keatonlynn]

What song was the intro? I can't get enough of the horns.

[@NetDijk]

that was tight! LOL

[@sparx7974]

John Woo Doves!!!! JOHN WOO DOVES!!

[@nuthinbutlove]

Practicing all those long low tones 😁

[@cowboygypsey]

Gotta love the horns?

[@L.DOT.P.]

This song in the beginning though...

[@euaggelion03]

Dude, the fart app owned me. Y'all are hilarious.

[@georgenewham1265]

Ive always wondered how much of the video editing you do because this production is locked down

[@BobWilson84]

Bob Newhart Theme. Bob Funky Newhart Funky Please.

[@joelandrew84]

Dang. Y'all even fart on the grid. 😎 another level.

[@SeaBits]

I'm getting a lot of Spyro Gyra vibes from Kenny's sax solo....

[@gibusgamer93]

"Who stinks the most on tour?" *Camera immediately pans to Petar*

[@hndrk9186]

what is the song at the start called? have they released it?

[@Nannada1212]

Pretty sure it's an arrangement of "Celebration"

[@andrewquinlan6096]

Could be a jazzy arrangement of Smokeshow by Cory

[@lenablack4264]

You gotta do something with the fart choir my man please 🙏🏻

[@paulwhetstone0473]

Got to admit, that Fart app was hysterical.

[@jordanbarbee3658]

Have you been to Little Rock ar or phoenix az

[@CoryWongMusic]

phoenix a lot. little rock no

[@normalizedaudio2481]

Band members don't get fired. They just decompose. I bet that alto player is on thin ice.

[@jayj4142]

Sounds a bit like Spyro Gyra or The Rippingtons…

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Billy Cobham......

[@nathancabanban3030]

What's that song at the end ? It's so good

[@hella_cool1312]

Coming back around

[@hella_cool1312]

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[@nathancabanban3030]

@@hella_cool1312 wow .. thank you so much .. gotta listen to cory's other song cause i've been listening to their live performances

[@trofl]

I think it might actually be "J.A.M. (Just a Minute)" (but both excellent songs!)

[@nathancabanban3030]

@@trofl oh yes it actually is J.A.M. Thanks

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Where's Waldo? 👌👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👌👌👌🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦫🦫🦫🦫🇺🇸🇺🇸😎🌭🥓🎸🥓🍝🎉get that boy a Waldo hat.... change the stripes to red and voila ...

[@IamSickOfTyping]

Totally relate to Sam’s high fiber vegan diet. I have the same issue. Love being vegan but my ass does trumpet solos like Jon Lampley. Not a critique of Jon, just a compliment for myself

[@fookingsog]

Notice how much Cory likes to razz Petar?!🤭

[@CoryWongMusic]

15 years of friendship and 12,000 gigs together will do that to people.

[@fookingsog]

@@CoryWongMusic BTW, do you have a virtual "suggestion box" for listeners to put forth other artists you might do features with???🤔

[@gimmeagig]

LOL

[@saskatoonguy]

Unless Sonny aged a few decades in the last few years, there has definitely been at least one player replaced. Hope the original bass player is doing well.

[@jnbriss8517]

The bassist from the version of Meditation on the boat, I suppose. Looks like he played some gigs with the band this summer. Idk, he might be subbing for Sonny T from time to time.

[@duster8373]

get you a band that can fart-app in time together

[@SabiLewSounds]

Today i learned there is a fart app...