Claudia Williams
Kountry Korner sees Cory Leone Johnson, David Starr & more
The legendary Kountry Korner Café in Four Corners serves a mean breakfast or dinner, but also features live music throughout the month. Here’s a look at upcoming event dates.
Cory Leone Johnson returns on Sunday, July 9th at 5:30pm. The Oklahoma singer/songwriter has been singing since he was three years old, picking up the guitar and writing songs as early as 14. He spent that summer in the “Oklahoma Honky Tonks” singing his songs and “A whole lot of Haggard.” Through the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Cory opened for some of country’s biggest acts before moving to Nashville to hone his songwriting skills. He now travels the U.S., playing his music and “having a blast” making new friends and doing small singer/songwriter venues, private functions, house concerts and full band shows. Get ready for a great evening of original music and lots of fun!
Colorado’s David Starr will play the KKC on Sunday, July 23rd at 5:30pm. The Americana singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist’s music has roots in Arkansas blues, country rock, and classic rock. Influences range from The Band to Jackson Browne to Eagles to Eric Clapton and Todd Rundgren. He’s been playing professionally since the age of 14. When he isn’t spreading the gospel of music though his retail music store in Cedaredge, Colorado, Starr tours the states and the United Kingdom, playing house concerts, festivals, and live shows in a variety of venues.
Local pianist Bob Britten brings Saturday performances on July 1st and 8th at 5:30pm each evening. Britten studied piano and guitar as a youth growing up in New Jersey, but it was the guitar that brought him to Montana. He studied classical guitar and attended Christopher Parkening’s master classes at Montana State University in 1981 and 1982. Bob played guitar and piano in various bands in Billings including the Gentlemen of Jazz and solo piano nightly at the Cellar 301 for several years.
Doug Burgess will fill in for Bob on July 15th.
Rich Mayo performs every Tuesday at 6pm. Upcoming dates include July 4th, 11th and 18th. A multi-instrumentalist, Mayo plays the guitar, harp, and vocals. He performs an Americana mix you’re sure to enjoy, and his wife, Tanna, often adds a flute and lovely female voice.
Claudia Williams of Montana Rose plays solo sets on Fridays at 5:30pm throughout the month. Upcoming dates include July 7th and 14th. Williams isn’t just a singer — she’s a sorceress, creating phrasing and emphasis for each song she writes. Her solo set will include Americana and folk music.
For more information about upcoming events, call (406) 586-2281 or visit www.kountrykornermontana.com. •
