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Singer-songwriter
Kort McCumber weaves a rich and diverse tapestry of musical experience,
skill and energy into each and every one of his many musical endeavors.
A classically trained pianist & cellist (he learned from his
mom, Joy Myers, who played for the Jacksonville Symphony for more
than two decades) today Kort plays guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica,
piano, bouzouki, cello and more.
Over the last ten years Kort honed his skills as a working musician
playing more than 1000 live shows throughout the U.S. and Europe.
His first CD released in 1999 and he is currently putting the finishing
touches on his sixth project, "Lickskillet Road", featuring
appearances from Vince Gill, Sally Van Meter, Don Conoscenti and
more. Each CD offers a glimpse into the life and musical direction
of a blossoming singer-songwriter. The newest CD is proof positive
that if one stays true to their passion, great things ensue.
Kort writes, plays and sings Americana - equal parts folk, country,
blues and bluegrass, with a healthy dose of something fresh. After
moving to Colorado in 2004, the music took a decidedly more country/bluegrass
turn and dug deeper into the roots of his Scotch-Irish heritage.
Those roots are evident as well in his golf game. Kort played collegiate
golf at UVA and Florida. Sister Beth Wilberger, who plays fiddle
and sings harmonies with Kort, also played collegiate golf but at
Florida State. His Father Jim owns McCumber Golf, a worldwide leader
in course design and operations and Uncle Mark spent nearly 30 years
on the PGA Tour, playing today on the Senior Tour.
Kort lives with his wife Amy and their three dogs, Guinness, Nugget
& Cowboy, "on top of the world at the bottom of Lickskillet
Road," just west of Boulder Colorado. If you spent a moment
by the river you'd wonder why he ever leaves. But, thankfully, he
does, bringing his musical verve to venues far and wide. If you're
lucky, you'll catch it soon at a venue near you.
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