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These Two

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In 2014, Jay was playing in a band called The Mumblers, and they were in search of a great singer/front person for a New York gig. After auditioning several singers, it was clear that Melinda blew the competition away! She joined for the gig and stayed on to join the band. Jay had been wanting to find a singer to form a duo and it only seemed natural to ask Melinda. They both shared similar musical tastes, but had enough differences to keep things musically exciting and challenging for both. Melinda's background of singing on cruise ships, weddings, classical voice training and pop/jazz sensibilities, combined with Jay's blues/rock influences make an interesting combo that's not afraid to tackle songs from many different genres.

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Performed by These Two "Live" at Schollstock/Roscopalooza 2017, Putney VT August 5, 2017 Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles written by George Harrison These Two are Melinda Edge (Vocals, keyboards) and Jay Kustka (vocals, guitar), an acoustic duo covering many genres and surprising audiences with some songs you'd never think you'd hear in acoustic format.

Corey Hales

“Every note Corey sings is flavored with heart and soul. Like grandma's good cooking - the sound of his voice is nourishment for your ears.” - Mark Baxter (Steven Tyler’s Esteemed Vocal Coach)

Bostonian Corey Hales has an unexpected voice considering his style and stature. Hailing from just outside of Boston in Milton MA, Corey has been working on his vocal performance since he was 18 months old, and at the young age of 18 he has already established himself as a promising up and coming artist in the Boston area.Corey’s vocal coach Mark Baxter has coached some of the greatest voices in American music including the great Steven Tyler, and continues to help Corey strengthen his truly special voice.

In recent years, he has attended programs at the Berklee College Of Music and as a standout participant, program organizers have selected him summer after summer for the elite “Blowout” group for his genre landing him a spot in three sold out shows at the 1,215 capacity Berklee Performance Center. While at Berklee, Corey was coached by the likes of Beyonce backup singer Crissy Collins, and worked with local artists who have gone on to play on the X Factor and alongside famous artists.

Corey plays locally at small venues such as sandwich shops Crow’s Landing in Hingham MA, while also performing at venues as storied as Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe. His voice has been heard on stage with Grammy award winning bass player Victor Wooten, with his choir in the gothic church of Kylemore Abbey of Ireland and by hundreds of dancing children in South African Townships. Corey’s vast performance resumé and diverse genre experience speak volumes to the passion he has for his craft.

An active songwriter since his freshman year of high school, his wide range of influences and innate creativity yield a truly new sound. It is difficult to label Corey’s voice, but those who have seen him live describe him as an unprecedented mix of Ed Sheeran, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, and John Mayer. With a well developed ear, his songs bring an encapsulating energy and his personal flares allow his songs to be both catchy, and unique.

https://coreyhalesmusic.com

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