Giles Corey has been with Mississippi Heat since 2006.
He is a dynamic and innovative blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Chicago who learned from the genre’s greats. He performs consistently throughout the U.S., Europe, South America, Canada, and Asia.
Over the course of his 25-year career, he has performed regularly with luminaries such as Otis Rush, Magic Slim, Eddy Clearwater, Syl Johnson, Sugar Blue, and Billy Branch. From 2003 to 2011, Giles was a founding member and songwriter for the nationally touring funk rock band Lubriphonic. Currently, he fronts his own group, recording for Delmark Records. In addition, Giles performs regularly with the Sheryl Youngblood Blues Band, and is a member of Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues.
His music combines the traditional styles of Chicago blues with soul, funk, and rock ’n’ roll, creating an irresistible stew of American music. Similarly, Giles’ live performances feature both pure Chicago blues numbers mixed with swampy slide and up-tempo funk, delighting and intriguing audiences wherever he goes. He combines soothing, passionate vocals and leaping acoustic guitar lines in a solo performance that is earthy and unique. Giles Corey infuses songs with vitality, soul, and surprising twists as a performer.
Pierre’s reflections about Giles:
“There are great blues guitar players in Chicago, but Giles is the most versatile. He is a profound and emotional musician: a Master vocalist and guitar player. He can as easily deliver Reggae- and Latin-tinged blues music as he can Post-War Chicago blues. Giles is a true maestro.”
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