GILES COREY'S "STONED SOUL"
Giles grew up in Trumbull, CT and came to Chicago in 1993. His first gig
was with Buddy Scott and the Rib Tips (who is the grandfather of the
bass player on this album, Joewaun Scott-- he was 15 and Giles was 18
when they first met. Do the math if you must). Giles played every
weekend at Lee's Unleaded Blues for over a year, honing his craft. Lee's
Unleaded is now rather famous, as it is sadly the only functioning
blues club left on the South Side of Chicago.
After graduating the University of Chicago in 1997, Giles joined Billy
Branch and the Sons of Blues. This was a pivotal gig for the young
guitar player, and his first exposure to national and international
touring. In addition, Giles played some shows and recorded with Syl
Johnson and Buddy Miles at this time. In 2001 Giles was hired by his
long-time guitar hero, Otis Rush, to play in his band. Giles toured with
Otis Rush until the elder guitarist's 2004 stroke sadly made live
performances impossible.
In 2001 Giles Corey, along with drummer Rick King and pianist Marty
Sammon (both on this session) founded the band Lubriphonic. Marty soon
left to join Buddy Guy's band, but Giles and Rick managed to release 4
studio albums, and one live album. Giles was the singer and songwriter
for the band. Lubriphonic's relentless tour schedule and energetic work
ethic honed the skills of an inexperienced songwriter and front man.
As Giles developed as a songwriter, he sought more of the truth he found
in roots and blues music. Lubriphonic had been a fantastic live band
with infectious rythms and catchy horn lines. However, Giles longed to
try other ideas, ones that did not fit within the rubrick of
Lubriphonic. When Lubriphonic stopped touring in 2011, the seed was
planted for a new project. GILES COREY'S
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