Sometimes a musical group comes upon the scene with a unique freshness and playful spirit that reminds us what the true gift of music is - Joy! Just Jade is just such an act! Their inspiration and their motivation come from a pure love for the art form; That is, they play music because it is fun! In fact, they consider performing something they simply must do.
 
Just Jade performs a wide range of song choices (from Pop and Jazzy Rock to Blues), diverse dynamics, and a smooth vocal blend work together to create a pleasant musical environment that is engaging without being distracting.

The true spirit of Just Jade is perhaps most accurately revealed during live performances.  Performing dozens of "songs we like" from various artists has allowed them to attract a diverse audience while also developing a sound all their own. 
 
Cory brings over 20 years of musical experience to the group, offering a refined and focused element to Just Jade's sound. Combine this with the life, energy, and playfulness that Mara provides through her pristine vocals and "devil may care" guitar playing and you've got an act that can't help but entertain!

WHO IS JUST JADE?
Cory Fournier (vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin)
Age: 37
Home town: Toledo, Ohio
Acoustic guitar of choice: Martin DC-16R GTE
Writing style:  Anything Mara can sing along to
Favorite Cover tunes: Good Day For The Blues & Fields of Gold
Few facts: Cory is a  veteran guitarist from backgrounds as diverse as the smokiest of clubs to the most sacred of church services, creating a lethal combination of conviction and reverence.  Cory also must eat one hour before a gig to ensure that he will not pass out half way through Just Jade's second set.  Cory has an incredible ability to tune his guitar to perfection before every song!  "I tune because I care!"


Mara Hayes (vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, percussion, piano, and anything else from her closet)
Age: 31
Home Town: Tempe, AZ
Acoustic guitar of choice: Larrivee D02E
Egg shaker of choice: An egg with some soul (Jim Dunlop shaker)
Writing style: Anything Cory starts playing, Mara starts singing
Favorite Cover tune:  Killing the Blues and Ain't No Sunshine
Few facts: Mara brings to the table to an ear-catching dynamic that adds a uniqueness to Just Jade's sound.  Her musical influences are as diverse as her heritage (she is exactly 50% Italian and 50% Irish and claims to have no temper) and reveal themselves subtly in her various vocal stylisms.  Mara has a habit of showing up just in time to plug in and play, time management not being the essence of her existence.  Mara relies on Cory for tuning and for keeping her on track since she is usually trying to locate her lost pick or making sure she is playing the right chord!