Boston Strong

Boston Strong artwork by Cory Allen Staats

The last 24 hours has been quite up and down. I've been glued to my laptop since about 2am, listening to the police scanners, thinking "No. It was supposed to get back to normal!"

Yesterday, Cynthia and I were talking about ways we could help. But, what can two (mostly broke) people do? We decided we wanted to help change the negative cloud over Boston into some positive energy. The "Boston Strong" phrase gave me some ideas for an image. Last night I saw on Facebook the two guys who began this #bostonstrong craze put it on a t-shirt to raise money for the One Fund Boston, Inc. The One Fund was setup this week by the Mayor of Boston and the Governor of Massachusetts to help those most affected by the bombings. I think it's wonderful way for those of us without medical training or jobs in law enforcement to help by giving $10 or $20. Money that will go toward medical bills, therapy, and lost salaries for those unable now to work. Their lives shouldn't have to change based solely on where they happened to be standing this one day.

I humbly submit to you my visualization of #bostonstrong. To me it represents the strength and spirit of this great city. We may be rough around the edges, but we stick together when it counts!

If you'd like to purchase a t-shirt you may do so here:
Unisex t-shirts in Metro Blue: http://bit.ly/bostonstrongtee
Ladies t-shirts in Maroon: http://bit.ly/bostonstrongladies

The price is $10. The cost of each shirt is ~$5. So, that means about $5 from every t-shirt sold will be donated to the onefundboston.org! You can also find the original Boston Strong t-shirts on this site for $20. Either way we will be making a difference. Please share with anyone who might be interested!

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A little Dave...

Dancing Nancies dave matthews (cover) by Cory Allen Staats

I've been really busy in the studio lately working on the EP. So I thought it was time for a break. And for me that means jamming to some early DMB.

Watch the music video below or view it in HD through YouTube. Either way, enjoy!

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Payphone

Payphone (cover) by Cory Allen Staats

FREE high quality download from my cover of Payphone by Maroon 5: HERE

Watch the music video below or view it in HD through YouTube. Either way, enjoy!

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New Video+Download!

Gonna Get Over You (cover) by Cory Allen Staats

FREE high quality download from my cover of Gonna Get Over You by Sara Bareilles: HERE

Watch the music video below or view it in HD through YouTube. Either way, enjoy!

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Music Video!

The video is here! The single is on iTunes and Bandcamp! What can I say? I am so happy to finally be able to share it all with you! And this is just the beginning! We have a 4 song EP still in the works with possibly another music video. AND I'm toying with the idea of a covers album. So if you have any requests, let me know!

Watch the music video below or view it in HD through YouTube. Either way, enjoy!

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are YOU stoked?

I'm STOKED! My first single is available on Bandcamp! And, soon to be available on iTunes, Amazon & more! Also, the music video is coming very soon to YouTube. So all around happy times to celebrate!

Listen to and download:
All The Things (You Don't Have To Do)

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Videos, videos, videos...

So much has been going on 'behind the scenes' in the last couple months! I can't wait to show you the video and the finished version of "All The Things (You Don't Have To DO)!" We're just about a week away from the release of the video on YouTube and the song on iTunes and Bandcamp!

In the mean time, check out the two latest videos on my YouTube channel. The first is a little project I started to delve into the current Pop production techniques. The second is a video from our gig at the Middle East in Cambridge.


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Still here? Celebrate Life!

I had a great time at the Needham, MA Relay for Life event! Here is a little video I put together to show how awesome the luminaria was this year. The first half features bagpipes by Peter Reardon. And, I decided to write a little music for the second half. Enjoy!

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Move your tassel to the right!

Last week we had an awesome show with George Woods and Emily Dale! Saturday I graduated from Berklee College of Music with two degrees! And this week promises more to come!

If you haven't checked it out yet, click the link for my youtube page and let me know what you think of the music video teaser. We are almost done shooting and I simply can't wait to share it with you all! You can listen to the FULL Muisc Video Mix by clicking the MUSIC link!

Also, please support the music by clicking the LIKE button on the Facebook Band Page and join the mailing list so I can let you know when the video is done and when future shows are scheduled!

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May 3, @ Middle East

I am so excited to let you all know that we are having a concert to celebrate the music video for one of my newest songs! This is the only concert in the Boston area that we have on the books for a while, so you don't want to miss it!

There will be two great songwriters playing right before us: George Woods and Emily Dale. So mark your calendars and get the whole crew out! We are going to put on a great show for YOU!

Date: Tuesday May 3, 2011 | RSVP on Facebook!

11:30 Cory Allen Staats
10:30 Emily Dale
9:30 George Woods

Ticket Price: $10, Age: 18+, Doors at 8pm

Ticketweb.com, Rockonconcerts.com or Middle East Box Office 1pm - 7pm To Avoid Service Fees

Middle East Upstairs
472 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge MA 02139
617-354-8238
www.mideastclub.com

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6B Lounge 03/27 8pm

Come see me perform many of my original songs as I play the featured slot at the FIRST Beacon Hill Open Mic Challenge! My set will start at 9:30pm.

The rest of the night I'll be judging original songs performed by local Boston artists and awarding a CA$H PRIZE. $3 at the door goes into the pot and the winner gets to walk home with the loot! So bring your-beautiful-selves, your friends, your singing voices and your desire to WIN!

The Beacon Hill Open Mic Challenge Facebook page.

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New Song on YouTube!

Winter is winding down... So, I thought it would be a good time to post a winter song to keep the spirit alive! (I know, I like sun and warmth too!)

Head over to my YouTube page and check it out!

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New Website!

Welcome! I am so pleased to present my new website. I have wanted to give this place a face lift for a long time! This will be the hub for news updates, show info, downloads, and all that other fun stuff.

Check back for frequent updates! And please let me know what you think!

-Cory

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