ETC'S BIOGRAPhY

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   Cristi Santore - Lead vocals, percussion

   Kevin Connelly- Acoustic guitarist, harmony vocals

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Cristi is a Daytona Beach native. Cristi's journey has taken her from serving in the USAF right after high school to pursuing her passion for music. After completing her service, she started a family and worked as a bartender, where she developed her deep understanding of people and their stories. Her desire to help others led her to earn a Master's Degree in clinical psychology, a field in which she excelled. Now, blending her life experiences and her love for music, Cristi has embarked on a new chapter as a singer where she channels her rich emotional depth into every performance.  Her unique background brings a powerful and authentic voice to the stage. 

 

Kevin is a New London, Connecticut native raised outside of Boston. Kevin studied trumpet and piano in grade school,  moving onto guitar and bass in his teen years. He played in numerous bands throughout the 70's and 80's, including the Clayton Cummings Band, the Search Party (a Star Search competitor), Rattle the Cage, and more. Kevin retired from the live music scene and opened "Waterville Sound", a full-service sound support and recording company. In the 90's, Kevin became the sound and recording engineer for the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, a major symphony in the greater Boston area. Kevin retired to Florida and desired to resume playing, so he partnered with Cristi in the duo. Kevin is known for his great technique and soulful playing. Kevin has captivated audiences with his intricate fingerpicking, dynamic rhythms, and his ability to make a single guitar sound like an entire band. Kevin brings a unique blend of precision and emotion to every note, leaving listeners in awe of his musical prowess.

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ETC is a dynamic acoustic duo that blends soulful melodies with intricate guitar work to create a captivating musical experience. ETC delivers a diverse repertoire that spans folk, blues, country, and classic rock, all reimagined through their unique lens. With a passion for storytelling and a knack for harmonizing, ETC has been entertaining audiences in intimate and public venues. Their performances are known for their raw emotion, tight musicianship, and the way they connect with their listeners on a personal level. ETC's music resonates with anyone who appreciates heartfelt, acoustic sounds.