A CD that’s “Even Better Than Chocolate”? Isn’t that heresy? No! It’s Hershey’s! ABOUT THE CD The EVEN BETTER THAN CHOCOLATE CD is a tasty collection of original songs that melt in your mouth. Kay Pere’s song writing and performance will take you on a sweeping musical journey touching every human emotion along the way. Like a box of chocolates, each song has a flavor all its own. Produced by Grammy Award winning engineer and producer Michael Hopkins at Treasure Isle and the Cove in Nashville, TN, Kay Pere’s EVEN BETTER THAN CHOCOLATE CD shows the versatility of some of the worlds best musicians. [They do a lot more than Country Music in Nashville!] Hopkins has worked on Music Row in the Nashville music scene for almost 20 years, winning a Grammy for his audio production work with Sheryl Crow on her song "Long Gone Lonesome Blues". The tracks on this CD include inspired performances by such noted musicians as percussionist/drummer Bobby Siegler [drummer from Tricia Yearwood's band] and multi-instrumentalist/string player Jonathan Yudkin [2006 Nashville String Player of the Year]. This professionally duplicated CD includes a fold-out lyric insert printed on pale purple sparkle paper, full color photos and original artwork not available anywhere else. NET PROCEEDS from the sale of this CD benefit hunger relief and social services through LUNCH [Local United Network to Combat Hunger]. http://www.lunchensemble.com ABOUT KAY PERE KAY PERE [rhymes with bayberry] is a multi-dimensional performing songwriter, visual artist, writer, educator and activist whose work embodies a message of hope, healing and humanity. Originally from Los Angeles, Kay is a noted vocalist/composer whose soaring melodies and innovative chordal harmonies combine diverse influences. Kay's songs range from poignant to playful, with well-crafted lyrics portraying experiences and emotions we all can embrace. In her home state of Connecticut, Kay has performed in solo concerts and as a duo with Connecticut State Troubadour Bill Pere, in such noted venues as the Garde Arts Center, Cheney Hall, Seven Angels Theatre, University of Hartford, and Sacred Heart University. Beyond New England, Kay has performed internationally with the LUNCH Ensemble (http://www.lunchensemble.com), shared the stage with the Steve Chapin Band, sung in a select international choir at New York's Avery Fisher Hall, and performed solo concerts in venues across the United States. She also enjoys a wide reputation as one of the premier vocal instructors in the Northeast. In this capacity, she presents vocal workshops for musicians’ expo‘s, conferences and associations from coast-to-coast. Kay has been a Director of the Connecticut Songwriters Association since 1997 and serves as the Associate Director of LUNCH [Local United Network to Combat Hunger], producing and performing in hundreds of benefit events, raising more than $700,000 to help people in need. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ After meeting Kay and hearing her music, you'll know you've encountered something of lasting significance. ~~~~~~~~~~~~