2010 Newport Folk Preview - Part 5: Cory Chisel

Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons first hit my radar a few months ago when I saw that they were opening for Dawes at Great Scott.  I liked what I heard so I bought the album, Death Won't Send A Letter.  What really blew me away though was the live show - Cory Chisel has a commanding presence, tall and slender, he looks the part of a frontman.  And he leads the band with a confident swagger and a nicotine-weathered voice.  A young troubador that finds the geographic and sonic middle-ground between Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen.

Below are two tracks from Chisel's wonderful set in support of Dawes back in February.

Born Again (Live at Great Scott 2.20.10)
In The Deep End (Live at Great Scott 2.20.10)