Conversations with Corey King

Today we’d like to introduce you to Corey King.

Hi Corey, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
We were all friends before we were a band. We grew up in a small town in Northeast Ohio (Alliance, OH). I was playing solo shows for a while and eventually asked Ray and Derek (drummer and bass player in OWB) to join me for a solo EP. After that, the three of us started a band and that became The Ohio Weather Band. Our approach thus far has been pretty DIY. We manage/handle all aspects of the band. It’s a slow and steady type of situation. It can be time consuming but it’s also pretty rewarding when you look back on what you’ve been able to accomplish due to the time and effort you put into it. 

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The music industry, in general, is not really a smooth road. The ROI is not always what you’d hope for, but luckily we love what we do, so we’ve been able to hang in there. On a macro level, we’ve been lucky enough to avoid any serious struggles as far as the band goes. Most of the challenges we face are challenges that any band/artist experiences. But we’ve been fortunate at times as well. Music has taken us to plenty of places, introduced us to some fantastic people, and offered up experiences we would have otherwise never encountered. It’s tough but it’s certainly been worth it.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
We’re a roots-rock band. We write songs that share real-life experiences. We do our best to put out good work, whether it be in the studio or on stage. I think what sets us apart from others is our chemistry. As I mentioned before, we were friends before we were a band. And we’ve been friends for a long time. I think that kind of shows through our performances and songs. It’s a natural chemistry, and I think it’s apparent when you watch or listen to the band.

Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
I would suggest you meet as many people as possible. Even if every person you meet isn’t mentor material, you’ll at least make some friends and meet some great folks along the way.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.ohioweatherband.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/ohioweatherband
• Facebook: facebook.com/ohioweatherband
• Twitter: twitter.com/ohioweatherband
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ohioweatherband

Image Credits
Tyler Clark Devon Keller The Ohio Weather Band