CORNSTALK a six piece Blues & Roots Rock band originating from Newcastle.
With a new take on Seattle styled harmonies from the Hamall brothers, Cornstalk deliver new sounds, fresh progressions and a new direction for roots rock performance.
The band built their musical foundations on layered vocals, strong melodies and
a diverse mixture of rhythms. Cornstalk have shared the stage with the likes of Afro Moses, Lisa Hunt, Cornerstone Roots, Nathan Kaye, Dallas Frasca, Ash Grunwald, The Beautiful Girls, Kim Churchill, True Live & many more acts from around Australia.
Cornstalk have released their debut self-titled EP that is available in your local SANITY stores on the east coast. Two songs from there self titled EP were launched on the AIR (Australian Independent Records) albums for Blues & Roots & Country Roots. From their EP they released their single ‘The Good Life’ which was aired on VIDEO HITS & RAGE.
Cornstalk were a finalist to represent Australia in the world battle of the bands & performed against some of Australia’s finest talents in 2006.
With their versatile writing style, Cornstalks’ music appeals to wide a audience and they are in the process of recording their first full length album due for release early 2010.
The band at present are in the pre-prodution stage for their upcoming album which they are excited to share and release in the comings.
The band members consist of Chris Hamall (Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar), Lyle Goodman (Drums), Evan Doyle ( Bass), Ben Pettett (Keys) and Shayne Hamall (Backing Vocals / Percussion) Creig Dosen(Lead Guitar).
And thankyou to all you beautiful people out there who come to share the gift of friendship, life & music.
Blessings from Cornstalk to you.