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Sara..Vocals,Guitar,5 String banjo..Sara Corkery is a guitar player who was mentored both classically and acoustically by legendary guitarist and producer Declan Sinnott. As a young girl she became greatly interested in the fingerstyle playing of Doc Watson and the mandolin tunes of Bill Monroe,which nurtured in her a love of 'old timey' folk music and has greatly influenced her own stlye. Sara was a member of the Cork based female vocal quintet 'The Joyful Mysteries'for many years.Since then Sara has been playing nationwide gigs,but recently has teamed up again with X-'Joyfuls'member Aine Whelan. Together they have recorded their debut album 'Dont Mind the Rain'which was released in February 2009. Crazy Swirls myspace layout

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Member Since: 17/09/2007
Band Website: www.saracorkery.net
Band Members: Sara..Guitar,Vocals,5 String Banjo. Aine..Vocals,Guitar,Guitalele.Sara Corkery and Aine Whelan are the only members in this outfit..!Less is more after all eh.!Check out www.saracorkery.netCheck out myspace/ainewhelan for more detailed information
Influences: Saras music is greatly influenced by fingerstlye guitar players.I have to say I do LOVE Doc Watson..Gillian Welch and David Rawlings and where it all comes from....Ralph Stanley and The Carter Family.This is not to say that she does not enjoy other types of music...Foo Fighters to name but one.! Lets name others ,Rufus Wainwright and his faby sister Martha and of course Teddy Thompson..mmmmm Teddy...oops sorry for that wee moment ! My ears are always open to new and interesting music...So lets all make some eh !
Sounds Like: .......Sara Corkery !
Record Label: Unsigned

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