Cornmeal (band)
Encyclopedia
Cornmeal is a roots
and bluegrass
jamband from Chicago, Illinois
. Formed over 10 years ago. Heavily influenced by American roots and folk music.
With the release of their debut album "In The Kitchen" (2001 Livin' Live records), Cornmeal secured its place as one of the top bands in its genre. 2003’s “Tales from Magic Stone Mountain” (Livin’ Live records) garnered much critical attention and became a staple on College and AAA top 10 lists throughout the country.
In May 2006, Cornmeal released their third album, “Feet First”, produced by guitarist Kris Nowak and bassist Chris Gangi.
Kris Nowak-Guitar,Vocals
Chris Gangi-String Bass, Vocals
JP Nowak-Drums, Vocals
Allie Kral-Fiddle, Vocals
Jason Berger-Mandolin, Vocals
Erik Smith-Guitar, Vocals
Marty Kondziolka-Drums
Ruby Harris-Violin, Mandolin, Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
American folk music
American folk music is a musical term that encompasses numerous genres, many of which are known as traditional music or roots music. Roots music is a broad category of music including bluegrass, country music, gospel, old time music, jug bands, Appalachian folk, blues, Cajun and Native American...
and bluegrass
Bluegrass music
Bluegrass music is a form of American roots music, and a sub-genre of country music. It has mixed roots in Scottish, English, Welsh and Irish traditional music...
jamband from Chicago, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
. Formed over 10 years ago. Heavily influenced by American roots and folk music.
With the release of their debut album "In The Kitchen" (2001 Livin' Live records), Cornmeal secured its place as one of the top bands in its genre. 2003’s “Tales from Magic Stone Mountain” (Livin’ Live records) garnered much critical attention and became a staple on College and AAA top 10 lists throughout the country.
In May 2006, Cornmeal released their third album, “Feet First”, produced by guitarist Kris Nowak and bassist Chris Gangi.
Current members
Wavy Dave Burlingame-Banjo,VocalsKris Nowak-Guitar,Vocals
Chris Gangi-String Bass, Vocals
JP Nowak-Drums, Vocals
Allie Kral-Fiddle, Vocals
Past members
Dave MuhlethalerJason Berger-Mandolin, Vocals
Erik Smith-Guitar, Vocals
Marty Kondziolka-Drums
Ruby Harris-Violin, Mandolin, Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | In the Kitchen | Livin' Live Records |
| 2003 | Tales From Magic Stone Mountain | Livin' Live Records |
| 2006 | Feet First | Livin' Live Records |
| 2010 | Live In Chicago Vol. 1 Live in Chicago Vol. 1 Live In Chicago Vol. 1 is Cornmeal's first live album and the first in a series of live recordings. The album was recorded live throughout the winter of 2009 at Martyrs’ in Chicago, IL. For Cornmeal's first six years as a band they would play every Wednesday at a local club in Chicago... |
Livin' Live Records |
External links
- Official website - contains biography, tour dates, pictures, merchandise, message boards, links, setlists, and contact information.
- Cornmeal on Jambase - Information about Cornmeal on Jambase.com.
- Live shows at Archive.org - provides several free and legal downloads of complete Cornmeal concerts.