Andrew and Kristi's Toast

Kristi Collard was that girl. The star of the children's choir. The highlight of the school talent show. The go-to performer for special moments at church. You could say she was literally born to sing. When big brother/guitarist Andrew Collard took an interest (re: obsession) in songwriting, it then became incredibly convenient to start a band together. With Kristi now putting together songs of her own, and the addition of full time magician Nick Paul on drums, the band has released their first album entitled "It's Raining, It's Roaring". This first album is a collection of home recordings made over a period of 2 years using such equipment as cassette tapes, guitars with missing strings, and $15 Best Buy computer microphones, not to mention a cadre of free downloadable drum machines. With 2 dozen shows under their belt at local venues and coffeehouses (including multiple at band favorite The Factory in Rochester), the band is looking to extend their reach across the great state of Michigan and the midwest in 2010. New music is on the way.