*** The New Originals *** - The New Originals specialize in wedding receptions and all types of public/private events. Featuring a song list that spans 70 years, The New Originals deliver all styles of music including Swing, Bossa Nova, Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Rock N Roll, and the smoothest Ballads with originality and style.

The New Originals
Family Tree

The New Originals began life as The Mel Cooley V in January of 1986. Over the years we’ve had the privilege of working and playing with some great musicians and friends. Here’s a look at The New Originals Family Tree:

The Mel Cooley V (version I)
Larry Gosch
Sean McAuliffe
Mike Caselli
George Stratton
Jim Caselli

The Mel Cooley V (version II)
Jim Olsen
Sean McAuliffe
Mike Caselli
George Stratton
Jim Caselli

The Mel Cooley V (version III)
Dave Furnas
Jim Olsen
Mike Caselli
George Stratton
Jim Caselli

The Mel Cooley V (version IV)
Tod Poppel
Dave Furnas
Jim Olsen
George Stratton
Jim Caselli

Mel Cooley (version V)
Craig Faniani
Dave Furnas
George Stratton
Jim Caselli

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The New Originals (version I)
Mark Tulga
Craig Faniani
George Stratton
Jim Caselli

The New Originals (version II)
Phil Tulga
Mark Tulga
Craig Faniani
George Stratton
Jim Caselli

The New Originals (version III)
Mike McMullen
Craig Faniani
George Stratton
Jim Caselli

The New Originals (version IV)
Josh Murray
Craig Faniani
George Stratton
Jim Caselli

The New Originals (version V)
Tom Peron
Josh Murray
Craig Faniani
George Stratton
Jim Caselli

The New Originals (version VI)
Steve Roach
Josh Murray
Craig Faniani
George Stratton
Jim Caselli