Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band

North Carolina-based Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band is a Multi-Award-Winning Band performing around the USA!
Fee Range:
$7,500 – $10,000
Travels From Asheboro, North Carolina
Playlist Covers: Originals, Blues, Beach, Motown, and Classic Rock Tunes You Know and Love!
Cory Luetjen Band

From Alaska to the Carolinas:
Meet the 250-Shows-a-Year Powerhouse Band Taking America by Storm!

This multi-award-winning band is one of the hardest-working acts out there, playing over 250 events a year! With their high-energy performances and charismatic stage presence, they deliver a crowd-pleasing mix of originals, blues, beach music, Motown, and classic rock tunes you know and love.

The band has taken their show nationwide, recently performing at Alaska’s prestigious SALMONFEST, proving their universal appeal and ability to get any crowd moving.

Meet the Band:

Cory Luetjen – Lead Vocals, Guitar & Songwriter

Cory is a seasoned singer-songwriter and guitarist who picked up the guitar at 15. Though he started later than most, he quickly mastered the blues by cutting his teeth at local Piedmont, North Carolina area blues jams. In his early-to-mid 20s, he toured nationally with country acts, gaining valuable cross-genre experience. His guitar skills are highlighted by his signature ripping slide guitar licks. His exposure to beach music came during his time as a radio DJ at a local station. As the front man, singer, and primary songwriter, Cory leads The Traveling Blues Band with passion and authenticity.

Jonathan “Toots” Link – Saxophone

Jonathan discovered his love of music in 5th grade and knew by middle school that saxophone was his calling—despite no one else in his family being musically inclined. He dedicated himself to learning, practicing, and performing through high school, earning several awards along the way. Jonathan has performed professionally with many top 40 and beach bands for all types of occasions and is an endorsed artist with REMIC Microphones. He found his band home when he met Cory at an open jam several years ago, bringing his soulful saxophone sound to The Traveling Blues Band.

Todd Grubb – Drums

Plucked from West “By God” Virginia, Todd ran out of gas in the Carolinas and decided to call it home! He toured internationally in the 1980s throughout Russia, Romania, and Austria with a jazz ensemble before settling into classic rock and eventually “seeing the light” to play blues with Cory Luetjen and The Traveling Blues Band. His influences range from Buddy Rich to Alex Van Halen—and of course, Animal from The Muppets! Todd thrives on the adrenaline rush of a great show while keeping the beat and rhythm locked tight.

Rob Dolehanty – Bass

A bass player for life! Originally from Michigan, Rob became a proud North Carolina southerner and has been a musician for most of his life. He believes that music transcends genres—it’s all about what’s in the soul. His musical influences include John Entwistle of The Who, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, and many other legendary bassists who have shaped his powerful, foundational sound.

Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band guarantees an unforgettable experience that will have you dancing all night long!  

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Achievements and Accomplishments of Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band Include:

  • Played Halftime at Duke University Basketball Playoff Game
  • Triangle Blues Society Blues Challenge
  • Charlotte Blues Society Blues Challenge - 2024
  • International Blues Challenge: Placed in the semi finals
  • Winner of the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society Blues Award Challenge
  • Played Halftime at Duke University Basketball Playoff Game
  • Triangle Blues Society Blues Challenge
  • Charlotte Blues Society Blues Challenge - 2024
  • International Blues Challenge: Placed in the semi finals

I hired Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band for our ’40 under 40′ event. We needed low-volume mingling music for the first half, then high-energy dance music for the second half—they nailed both perfectly. Professional load-in/out, looked the part, and handled the different dynamics flawlessly while appealing to our diverse crowd. I’d recommend them for any private or corporate event.

~ Joe Erba, Assistant Dean, Bryan School of Business, University of North Carolina Greensboro

Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band Clients Include:

  • Duke University
  • Salmonfest-Alaska
  • Grove Winery
  • House Of Blues Myrtle Beach Bike Week
  • Carolina Theatre
  • High Point Art Council-Arts Splash
  • Shelby Jeans and Gibby’s at Carolina Beach, NC
  • Captain Archies Fall Bike Rally
  • University of North Carolina – Greensboro, NC
  • Deckerz at Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Firefest-Starr, NC
  • Westbend Winery & Brewery
  • Loochfest
  • Old North Star Winery
  • Old HomePlace Vineyard
  • Gypsy Road Brewing Company
  • Southeast Brewing
  • Red Oak Brewery
  • Wild Horse Saloon
  • MOTO’s
  • Ramseur Fall Festival
  • Great American Ranch
  • Murphy’s On The Beach
  • Oysterfest
  • and many more … including private events and weddings.

Why Hire Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band?

Want a guaranteed crowd-pleaser? Choose the multi-award-winning band that’s mastered 250+ crowds a year from Alaska to the Carolinas—they’ll make your event unforgettable!

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