ABOUT COREY
Biography
Corey Evitts is “One Man Band” known for his live shows that include songs of all popular genres and eras. During his performances, he plays several instruments at once while singing. Since 2017, he has averaged 240+ shows a year, providing entertainment at wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions, private parties, restaurants, bars, wineries, breweries, and festivals. In the Spring of 2019, Corey’s debut EP, “Genesis,” reached number 7 on the iTunes Pop Chart.
Corey was born in Paducah, KY, and grew up across the river in Metropolis, IL. He showcased a love for music at the age of two, when his Mother bought him a plastic drum and a set of maracas. A few years later, he received his first keyboard. At age 9, Corey began playing piano in church. In Middle School, he started playing the drum set, and eventually the electric guitar. Corey was a member of the drum line in High School and played lead guitar in a Christian Rock band for several years before leaving for college at age 18, where he majored in music.
After college, Corey moved back home and began working at Allen Music in downtown Paducah. At Allen Music, he became the head instructor of Groove Academy, a program where students are placed in rock bands and perform throughout the region. He also started his own recording studio and produced recordings for local artists.
During this time, he began performing as a solo act at Doe’s Eat Place, also located in downtown Paducah. He soon became the house band at Doe’s, playing there approximately 10 times a month. He gradually started playing shows at other venues in Paducah and in Southern Illinois. His live show steadily evolved from traditional acoustic performances into a “One-Man Band” act, including as many as 6 different instruments, with Corey playing multiple instruments at once while singing. His playlist also continued to grow, encompassing music from the 1950’s through present day, in all popular genres.
In the Spring of 2017, Corey became a full-time performer. He has grown from performing primarily in Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois to playing on a regular basis in Indiana, Missouri,Tennessee, and Alabama, as well as larger portions of Kentucky and Illinois.
In May of 2018, Corey opened for The Beach Boys at Herrin festa Italiana in Herrin, Illinois. In May of 2019, he released his debut,5 Song EP entitled, “Genesis,” which went to number 7 on the iTunes Pop Chart, and number 29 on the iTunes All-Genres Chart. Later that month, he embarked on a summer tour called the “150+ Tour” where he played 156 shows in 150 days. The tour began on May 24th and ended on October 20th.
Corey has built a reputation as a true working musician, playing approximately 730 shows in a span of 3 years. He loves travelling and performing throughout the South and Midwest and hopes to continue expanding into new areas. When he isn’t living on the road, he enjoys being at home in Paducah, learning new material, and working to better serve his audience.
Biography
Corey Evitts is “One Man Band” known for his live shows that include songs of all popular genres and eras. During his performances, he plays several instruments at once while singing. Since 2017, he has averaged 240+ shows a year, providing entertainment at wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions, private parties, restaurants, bars, wineries, breweries, and festivals. In the Spring of 2019, Corey’s debut EP, “Genesis,” reached number 7 on the iTunes Pop Chart.
Corey was born in Paducah, KY, and grew up across the river in Metropolis, IL. He showcased a love for music at the age of two, when his Mother bought him a plastic drum and a set of maracas. A few years later, he received his first keyboard. At age 9, Corey began playing piano in church. In Middle School, he started playing the drum set, and eventually the electric guitar. Corey was a member of the drum line in High School and played lead guitar in a Christian Rock band for several years before leaving for college at age 18, where he majored in music.
After college, Corey moved back home and began working at Allen Music in downtown Paducah. At Allen Music, he became the head instructor of Groove Academy, a program where students are placed in rock bands and perform throughout the region. He also started his own recording studio and produced recordings for local artists.
During this time, he began performing as a solo act at Doe’s Eat Place, also located in downtown Paducah. He soon became the house band at Doe’s, playing there approximately 10 times a month. He gradually started playing shows at other venues in Paducah and in Southern Illinois. His live show steadily evolved from traditional acoustic performances into a “One-Man Band” act, including as many as 6 different instruments, with Corey playing multiple instruments at once while singing. His playlist also continued to grow, encompassing music from the 1950’s through present day, in all popular genres.
In the Spring of 2017, Corey became a full-time performer. He has grown from performing primarily in Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois to playing on a regular basis in Indiana, Missouri,Tennessee, and Alabama, as well as larger portions of Kentucky and Illinois.
In May of 2018, Corey opened for The Beach Boys at Herrin festa Italiana in Herrin, Illinois. In May of 2019, he released his debut,5 Song EP entitled, “Genesis,” which went to number 7 on the iTunes Pop Chart, and number 29 on the iTunes All-Genres Chart. Later that month, he embarked on a summer tour called the “150+ Tour” where he played 156 shows in 150 days. The tour began on May 24th and ended on October 20th.
Corey has built a reputation as a true working musician, playing approximately 730 shows in a span of 3 years. He loves travelling and performing throughout the South and Midwest and hopes to continue expanding into new areas. When he isn’t living on the road, he enjoys being at home in Paducah, learning new material, and working to better serve his audience.
