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CD of the Week - Old Believers

7.12.12 at 9:50am by Corny O'Connell

Old Believers, the new album from Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons brings together elements of gospel, blues and rock. Cory’s good friend Brendan Benson (The Raconteurs) produced the album. The two met while making Cory’s first album. They sat down to write a song together, and quickly found they were kindred spirits. “We had such a common language in the way we attacked music-making. Brendan is really great at bringing direction and bringing something out of me that is almost indescribable.

Cory Chisel and Bhi Bhiman - Live Concert - 2012

5.30.12 at 12:00pm by Rita Houston

It's an hour of songwriters-to-watch (and hear) as Cory Chisel and special guest Bhi Bhiman perform an FUV Live show at City Winery.

FUV... Live!

5.25.12 at 5:00pm by Sarah Wardrop

If hearing bands perform live on Words & Music from Studio A isn't enough for you, FUV will be bringing you even more live music this summer. Wait... it isn't even summer yet. I guess we're getting a head start!

Tune in for nothing but live songs on FUV this Memorial Day, with the grand finale of Alabama Shakes, recorded live at The Bowery Ballroom. And, that's just the first show on the list of what's ahead in the next two weeks...

Dylan Fest Presale

4.10.12 at 4:41pm by Liz Noonan

WFUV presents Dylan Fest 2012 - A Celebration of Bob Dylan at Irving Plaza on May 24 and May 25. This year's Dylan Fest features performances by Adam Green, Fabrizio Moretti of The Strokes, Nicole Atkins, Cory Chisel, Boz Scaggs and many more.

Here's your chance to get tickets before they go on sale to the public. It's a WFUV Public Radio Music Month Presale!

WFUV Pop Quiz: Cory Chisel

4.2.12 at 6:55pm by Laura Fedele

One of FUV's favorite new artists of 2009, Cory Chisel, makes regular trips to NYC for shows around town, as a duet (with Adriel Harris) or with a full band. The last time the pride of Appleton, Wisconsin was in town, he stopped by WFUV for a chat with his champion Rita Houston, which led to the WFUV Pop Quiz. "Nature Boy" or the "New Bruce"? You decide.

Aside from gear, your instruments or your band, you don't go on the road without...

Cory Chisel - Words and Music - 2008

6.28.11 at 11:35am by Rita Houston

Soulful roots music finds a home in Appleton, Wisconsin and in the music of Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons. The group's new EP 'Cabin Ghosts' is now earning buzz outside town lines, and host Rita Houston got a live taste of the songs when Cory and company stopped by Studio-A.

Cory Chisel - Words and Music - 2009

6.28.11 at 11:35am by Rita Houston

Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons hit the road hard as buzz about the EP 'Cabin Ghosts' and Cory's soulful songwriting began to grow. Somehow studio time made its way onto the itinerary, and now we have the full-length debut album 'Mockingbird' to look forward to in the fall. In the meantime, catch a preview of a few new tunes, as Cory and the band visit with 'FUV's Rita Houston. [5/8/09]

Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons- Words and Music- 2009

6.28.11 at 11:34am by Rita Houston

The son of a Baptist preacher and a mother who played piano for the church choir, it was seen as an act of rebellion for Cory Chisel when he started listening to the Clash, Sam Cooke, and Tom Waits. While Cory and his band, The Wandering Sons, started their career playing coffee houses around Appleton, Wisconsin, they've now been signed to a major label, and their debut LP 'Death Won't Send a Letter,' featured contributions from members of The Raconteurs and My Morning Jacket.

Andrew Bird and Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons- Live Concert- 2009

6.28.11 at 11:06am by Rita Houston

It's FUV Live with Andrew Bird and Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons at the legendary Electric Lady Studios in NYC, hosted by Rita Houston. [1/21/09]

Cory Chisel- Live Concert- 2010

6.28.11 at 11:06am by Rita Houston

Singer-songwriter Cory Chisel makes the trip from Appleton, Wisconsin to The Big Apple for an FUV Live show at City Winery (on his birthday), hosted by Rita Houston. [12/1/10]