Hailing
from the small town of South Mountain Ontario, Canada, Cory Mervin
Coons has been writing, recording and playing music for over 15
years. His influences range from early rock n' roll, folk,
and popular artists like The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, The Beatles,
and in later years John Mellencamp, Bryan Adams, Neil Young, Bret
Michaels, Bon Jovi, and Styx.
Cory
recorded his first full length cd "Tycoons", and has enjoyed performing
live for audiences all across Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, and
New York State. Cory's many accomplishments include having
his musical interlude "Round The World" used as a background
soundtrack for a promotional video for a world leading Canadian technology
company.
With
the Release of "From The Ground Up", Cory puts forth a strong
collection of Roots Rock songs with a down to earth honesty and realness
that touches home with hard hitting soulful melodies, and strong catchy
rhythms. His
first single release to Canadian radio titled "Crumbs" has
been aired on several stations. He
has also opened for "Prairie Oyster", and "April Wine".