Today, aside from authoring a headline longer than 3 freight trains, I wanted to profile a few of the world class singer-songwriters that I have the honor of supporting next Wednesday night (Sept. 21st) at the Mayo Civic in Rochester, MN: Sally Barris, Jon Vezner and Brandon Sampson.

Here are a few facts and some video from each of these artists. Enjoy!

Sally Barris

Website: http://www.sallybarris.com

She has had her songs recorded by Martina McBride, Trisha Yearwood, Lee Ann Womack and American Idolist finalist Kellie Pickler.

Here is a video Sally singing here tune “Let The Wind Chase You.”

Jon Vezner

Website: http://www.jonvezner.com

Check out the list of accomplishments this Minnesota born songwriters has compiled:

• Grammy Award for “Best Country Song” (“Where’ve You Been” Kathy Mattea – 1989)
• Country Music Association (CMA)  ”Song of the Year” (“Where’ve You Been” Kathy Mattea – 1989)
• Academy of Country Music (ACM) “Song of the Year” (“Where’ve You Been” Kathy Mattea – 1989)
• Nashville Songwriter Association “Best Country Song” (“Where’ve You Been” Kathy Mattea – 1989)
• NSAI “Songwriter of the Year”

Brandon Sampson

Website: http://sixmilegrove.com

Brandon is singer-songwriter from Minnesota. You can usually find him playing with his band Six Mile Grove (from Lyle, MN) and touring the Midwest with (Johnny Cash) music legend Bob Wootton.

As a cool side note, Brandon and Six Mile Grove were featured in an episode of “ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition,” which re-built a house in Albert Lea, MN.

And, he is also one of the people responsible for putting together the Americana Showcase (and for hiring me… thanks Brandon!).

Check out this warm-fuzzy inducing Six Mile Grove song featuring his 87 grandpa:

Good Stuff Aye?

Remember you can see all of them live, along with myself, on Wednesday September 21st in Rochester, MN at the Mayo Civic Theatre. You can get find out more information by clicking here now.

Let me know if you can make it and I’ll look out for you. We can have a few drinks and watch the show together.

Oh and are there any artists you think I or anyone else reading this should know about? Feel free to tell us about them below.

I just wanted to let you know about a few upcoming show and tell you about where you can hang out with us over on Facebook. But first, I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving.

I know I have a ton to be thankful for this year. It would take forever to list everything but there are a few I put right at the top of the list; my beautiful family, my health (minus the beginnings of a runny nose..fingers crossed) and YOU! Yep you. I can’t tell you how much it means to me that you stick around to hear what I have to say here on the blog, or when come out to hear me play or many of other ways you have shown your support over the past year. I am extremely lucky to have you and I am more motivated than ever to make the best music I can for you, help you live a better life and show you a good time.  THANK YOU!

What are you thankful for? Help me get to know you better by telling me in the comments below.

Mark Your Calender

Just wanted to let you know that I book a bunch of new shows over the past few weeks. Check them out and I’ll see you there.

12/9 – Ed’s No Name Bar (Winona)

12/12 – EB’s Corner (Winona)

12/31 – Twin Bluffs Tavern (Winona)

1/2 – Hei n’ Low (Winona)

1/9 – Rebels Rollin Inn (Rollingstone)

Are You On Facebook?

Also, I wanted to let you know that I finally put up a fanpage over on Facebook. I put it up three days ago and already have 166 people. I am in awe. Thanks to everyone one of you who helped spread the word. If you are on Facebook, make sure you stop by and say hi. If you aren’t, don’t be shy. Throw up a profile and drink the Kool Aid (you’ll be glad you did). Here’s the link Corey Koehler Music on Facebook .

See you later, and again, Happy Thanksgiving!

• Artist: Corey Koehler
• Date: Friday, November 13th 2009
• Time: 9:00pm
• City: Corey Koehler in Winona, MN
• Venue: Twin Bluffs Tavern
• Country: US
• Admission: Free
• Notes: Here’s another chance for you to hang out with fun people, eat some good food and melt away the damage done from a long week of work. Twin Bluff’s in is a great place to hang out!
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Here’s chance for you to hang out with fun people, eat some good food and melt away the damage done from a long week of work.

I just booked a gig party out at Twin Bluffs on Friday November 13th (9:00 pm). Everyone had a great time out there the last time Doc and I played and this time shouldn’t be any different.

Also, the food is freakin awesome. It is all home style (read large and tasty) and the pizza -called “The Garbage Can” – that Doc and I shared at the last gig still makes my mouth water just thinking about it.

If it seems like its a little far out for some of you, perhaps it could be an excuse to go do some Christmas shopping in LaCrosse with a good timin’ pit stop on the way back home (just a thought).

If you missed it, here’s more about what went down at Twin Bluffs the last time we had a chance to hang there – Labor Day at Twin Bluffs.

• Artist: Corey Koehler
• Date: Friday, September 25th 2009 - Saturday, September 26th 2009
• Time: 4:00pm
• City: Corey Koehler in Winona, MN
• Venue: 2009 Boats and Bluegrass Festival – Prairie Island
• Country: US
• Admission: $25 per day
• Age restrictions: All Ages
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Just wanted to send out a heads up. I know it is kind of a weird time BUT tomorrow – Friday afternoon – I will be playing at 4:00 pm on the second stage at the 5th Annual Boats and Bluegrass Festival over on Prairie Island.

If you can’t make it Friday afternoon stop out anytime Friday night and all afternoon into the evening on Saturday. They have a very solid line-up of acts throughout the weekend.

Go check out their website for more info – 5th Annual Boats and Bluegrass Festival.

I hope to see you there. Have a good one!