profiles IN SOUND Kory and the Fireflies – Show Schedule June 22 Quarry Days in Dell Rapids. July 4 Arnolds Park in Okoboji, Iowa July 21 Wing Fling in Watertown. August 3-5 Sturgis Motorcycle Ralley in Sturgis. August 23 Supporting Hinder at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. Sept. 1 South Dakota State Fair in Huron. TBA New Year’s Eve Bash
Ten things you need to know about Kory and the Fireflies
ed in scrapbooks, all of which contain unique treasures like set lists, reviews and newspaper articles. In fact, “Super Fan Diane” is planning on adding this issue to her collection. “I even have personalized license plates,” said Brandt, who has driven her vehicle over seven hours to see the band play. With such dedication, it is only fitting “Super Fan Diane” give us her top 10 on Kory and the Fireflies. 1) Whether you’ve been to one concert or almost 100 like me, the guys are more than willing to sign your CD, poster, shirt, or even take a picture with you. 2) Smile for the camera! Kory will sometimes take a picture of the crowd and post it on Facebook. 3) Watch your head! Kory might throw out a few CD’s during a show.
4) You can find the band on Facebook, Twitter, ReverbNation, and on the main website at www.KoryandtheFireflies.com
Diane Brandt loves Kory and the Fireflies, and that is probably putting it lightly. The nearly 100 concerts she has attended since 2003 are document-
5) Bass player Jason used to be in a band called The Odd Squadd, while Kory used to be in a band called Children in New York.
by “Super Fan Diane”
6) Kory does what I call “Peace Fingers.” He’ll have the peace sign and touch his fingers with a fan’s peace sign fingers (pictured bottom left). 7) In 2008, the band’s “Love to Give” project raised money for Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Los Cabos Children’s Foundation. 8) The song “Pop Fly” is in a movie called “The Private Public,” and “Sometimes” is in a movie called “Class President.” “She’s Comin’ Back Again” was in a commercial for TLC’s “Trading Spaces.” 9) The line, “Wally’s in some other country giving those animals a hand” is from the song “Virginia.” It is about Kory’s brother, Wally. 10) If you ever get a chance, check out Kory and the Fireflies’ sound checks. It’s like your own private concert.
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