Sorcha’s “sultry and jazzy” voice captures the blues, jazz and country influences in her music. Wielding acoustic guitar and claw hammer banjo, this 2012 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist “unveils a suite of musical styles that shows a wide-ranging songwriting ability. . . witty verses with smart rhymes” (Portland Phoenix). read full bio >
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Performance, Songwriting, Recording (solo, duo, five piece band)
clubs, cafes, festivals, house concerts, galleries, weddings, memorials, private parties, assisted living centers, grieving centers, schools and more.
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NEWS
4.1.13: Collaborating with Your Song, Your Story
Teaming up with singer-songwriter Billy Libby this month as he brings his interactive songwriting workshop to the Center for Grieving Children’s Multicultural Program.
3.8.13: Songwriting / Creative Expression Presentations
Wed, March 13, 2013: Presenting at University of New England as part of a Social Work and the Creative Arts class, Portland, ME.
Spring 2013: Collaborative School in New Gloucester, ME.
12.6.12: Announcing “Sorcha & The Clearing”
Sorcha & The Clearing will debut on January 10, 2013 at One Longfellow Square, Portland, ME. Check out this rootsy, funky triple bill:
THREE’S PRIME with Sorcha & The Clearing, Connor Garvey Band and Rusty Belle
January 10, 2013; 7:30pm; $10 adv / $15 door; tix: www.onelongfellowsquare.com
10.25.12: Vermont / MA tour with Rusty Belle, Putnam Smith, Jo Sorrell
Teaming up with Rusty Belle to play Burlington and Montpelier Vermont, then heading to Boston to play a special Club Passim show with Putnam Smith and Jo Sorrell. details >
10.3.12: California tour LAUNCHED
Four date west coast adventure…
10/6 – Private Wedding, Los Angeles, CA (private wedding)
10/9 – El Rio, San Francisco: w/ Jo Sorrell on cello / with Addie & The Subtrax
10/11 – Companion Bakeshop, Santa Cruz, CA: w/ Jo Sorrell on cello
10/12 – Steynberg Gallery, San Luis Obispo, CA: w/ Jo Sorrell on cello
6.25.12: Honored to have been selected to perform in the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival/Grassy Hill Emerging Artist Showcase! Looking forward to performing among such amazing talent. Frequent collaborator Jo Sorrell will join me on cello/harmonies.