Colin, Dave and Keith got together in December 2003 at Dave’s studio in Melbourne  Street Exeter (surprise) just for a get together and to play some back issues from their youthful past just for fun, and to have a few pints afterwards.

What happened was a huge connection of musical energy that led to their first CD “Songs From The Heart” being recorded at “Beatski” Studios near Crediton in Devon, which was released by Tabitha Records in November 2004, Colin had written the songs and the music and Dave and Keith pulled them apart and added their individual touch to each of the tracks. by the time this had been put on the market the second album “Carpe Diem” was already written and ready for recording.

“Songs from the Heart” was picked up by a few independent record shops and a number of downloading companies as well as being played on BBC Radio several times and “Critical Radio U.S.A, one of the tracks was also featured as song of the day on UK Sounds, USA Sounds and OZ Sounds, which gave their music worldwide exposure. 

As a result, great interest was now focussed on The Boys From Melbourne Street’s unusual sound and fusion of folk/pop/jazz/rock styles that seem to merge throughout each song, they successfully reached the semi finals of the British Songwriters Competition with a song from their latest CD “If I lost My Mobile” a rocky little number which strangely, edged itself into the folk category, so pick your own genre and it you will be able to find it in the music somewhere. 

The Boys have had a busy time writing, recording, doing live radio shows as well as a tour of the local and not so local music festivals, plus concerts and pub gigs which were very well received, The Boys From Melbourne Street are now gradually building up a fan base of people who want to hear their original music played in an easy relaxed style that crosses all the divides and being able to relate and connect with the lyrics as well as the music.

They have now written, recorded and produced 3 albums to date "Songs From The heart" "Carpe Diem" and " A Walk In The Park" with a fourth album already written. They plan to re master the first 2 albums and release a Jazz style CD with some new songs as well as the old favourites and featuring Dave Eustace on Ukelele 

WHAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID

THE NOTE 

"The Boys From Melbourne Street", it was impossible to catagorise their music other than to say it was a mixture of Acoustic Folk, Rock, Jazz and originality.Their lead singer, who was not only a very accomplished guitarist, but had a voice not unlike Peter Gabriel. If you get a chance to see them, do, you won't be disappointed     

SOMERSET GAZETTE 

Carpe Diem contains all the elements that made Songs From The heart so popular, string melodies, finely blended harmonies and skillful musicianship, all topped with bright and open production, as spring unfoldd and our thoughts turn once again to barbeque's, bare legs and beer gardens, we should consider the music to accompany sunshine filled days and long summer nights, You can't do better than this 

WOVEN WHEAT WHISPERS

Sping 2006 sees the release of the second album by The Boys From Melbourne Street "Carpe Dien" is latin for Sieze the day" and taking your opportunities. Well Colin and the Boys have certainly done this, and on the back of great reviews for their debut album "Songs From The Heart" and their live shows they took themselves back into the studio to record a second installment for the many fans of their summery acoustic rock." At Last" has a jazzy feel and is one of a number of songs on the album that wouls carry the brighter works of Nina Samone

 JOHN GOVIER BBC RADIO

They're a jovial bunch whose friendship shines through.This is the third or fourth time I've met "The Boys" and every time it's been fun. Not exactly the youngest boy band I've had in the studio 

BRADNINCH MUSIC FESTIVAL

They arn't Jazz, folk,country,pop, rock or blues, but they could be, whatever label you wish to attach th The Boys From Melbourne Street, Original is one and Unique is another.

IAN MARTIN  (Lead Councellor dor economy and tourism)

"The Boys are back, Colin Wilson, Dave Eustace and Keith Hunter give a second intimate concert hallmarked by the Boys unmistakable easy relaxed style. With a simple uncluttered, almost raw feel, their music aims at truth at both melody and in lyrics - real music for real people

BURNHAM ON SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL

I just want to say congratulations to The Boys From Melbourne Street on Folk in the Park, the sound in the open air was just great can't hink of a better way to celebrate great music in the open air with friends and a wine box you were brilliant

RADIO PLAYS

The Boys From Melbourne Street have had Radio Plays on Radio 2, Radio Devon, Gemini Radio,10 Radio,Celtica Radio, Phonic Radio, Pheonix Radio, Sound Art Radio. Also tracks played in Holland, Norway, Italy,USA, Canada and Australia