Stop Missing Shows

Cory Wong in Riverside

778 users on tonedeaf are tracking Cory Wong

Never miss another Cory Wong show near Riverside.

Cory Wong
The Sound — Del Mar, CA
Tickets+CalendarText Friend

About Cory Wong

Cory Wong is a funk and soul musician best known for his time as guitarist and vocalist in the indie funk band Vulfpeck. While Vulfpeck operates as a collective, Wong has carved out a distinct solo presence that leans into groovy, feel-good funk-pop with genuine musicianship underneath. His track 'Trampoline' became a genuine hit, showcasing his ability to write hooks that stick without sacrificing the musicianship that defines his broader output. Wong's approach is notably earnest — he's not ironizing funk or retrofitting it with modern production tricks. Instead, he's interested in clean grooves, actual melody, and the kind of musicianship that makes you realize how much work goes into sounding effortless. His solo work strips away some of Vulfpeck's experimental edge, leaning into more straightforward song structures while maintaining that signature pocket and precision.

Wong's shows are genuinely groovy without being try-hard about it. The crowd moves because the music makes bodies want to move. He's focused, plays tight with his band, and doesn't waste energy on stage banter. People actually dance.

Known for Trampoline, Smooth Operator, She Moves, Do You Feel It, Potion Potion

Cory Wong in Riverside News

Live Music in Riverside

Riverside's music scene has historically leaned toward hip-hop, regional rock, and Latin influences, but there's a growing appetite for instrumental funk and groove-based music. Cory Wong's approach—tight, technical, unpretentious—appeals to listeners who want musicianship without the attitude. The city's venue landscape is warming up to artists who sit between jam-band territory and contemporary funk.

Riverside road trip to see Cory Wong?

Stay in the Magnolia Center area near downtown Riverside, where restored historic buildings sit alongside new boutique hotels and wine bars—it's the only neighborhood that actually feels like somewhere worth spending an evening. Before the show, dinner at Duane's, a reliable California steakhouse with real cocktails and actual craft to the food. Spend your afternoon at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum or walking through the Mission Inn's sprawling Mission Revival campus—it's genuinely stunning architecture, the kind of thing that reminds you why people actually settled this part of California.

Stop missing shows.

tonedeaf. reads your music library and emails you when artists you actually listen to have shows near Riverside. No app. No ads. No noise.

Sign Up Free