Clara Rose — Archive

New Music Video – Back to Basics Aertv

Check out my new music video to NEW song, “Mama Dear”. Filmed on location in Ardgillan Castle by the lovely folks at Aertv Back to Basics. Featuring vocals by Mama Liz Monahan. We had alot of fun making this… especially exploring the castle in between takes! Click THIS link… and enjoy…

http://www.aertv.ie/backtobasics/#!/clara-rose

January 2013 – Press Release

Clara Rose: Big voice, Back kitchen blues & some old fashioned Rootsy rock banter…

Clara Rose has a sensuous, soulful voice and carefully crafted songs… These elements combine to create each one of her unforgettable live performances.

She recently released her debut video to original album track “Broken Woman Blues” and is a featured artist on the upcoming Don Baker album release, alongside Irish legends such as Sinead O’ Connor, Damien Dempsey, Paddy Casey, Finbar Furey & Eleanor McEvoy. Album due for release in 2013 & followed by an extensive tour.

Her critically acclaimed debut album, “A Portfolio” is available from www.cdbaby.com

What’s on the scene for 2013…

Clara Rose is busy making plans, taking bookings and thinking about the year ahead. 2013 is looking good with a Mini-Tour of the North East (Monaghan/Cavan) already shaping up nicely and an appearance at the critically acclaimed “Nighthawks” – Dublin Arts Collective Evening of Music, Poetry & Drama in The Cobalt Cafe on 9th February. Exciting and creative times ahead folks… watch this space!

Launch of New Video and Website

November 2012 sees some exciting developments on the visual side of Clara Rose! She successfully launched a beautiful new look website (which you are NOW perusing) designed by the wonderful Frank Halligan AND her very first music video directed and shot by award winning Mark Watson on location in Co. Monaghan. The new visuals were launched with a rocking gig in Master Deerys, Monaghan town as part of their 10 year anniversary celebrations. Special guest on the night with The Clara Rose Band was Irish Blues Harmonica Legend: Don Baker. This appearance was ahead of his upcoming album launch for, “My Songs, My Friends” on which Clara Rose is a featured artist – alongside the cream of Irish Musicians such as: Sinead O’Connor, Damien Dempsey, Finbar Furey, Eleanor McEvoy, Liam O’Maonlai, Mick Pyro… to name a few…

The music video is set to a track off her debut album, “Broken Woman Blues” and features 2 bungling detectives caught in a time warp chasing the trail of a blues musician around Co. Monaghan in the 1950s… some beautiful vintage cars courtesy of Moses & Scanbitz, and the impeccable Monaghan countryside… but who is the murder victim….? You have to watch it to find out!

New Song “The Bird Machine”

Clara Rose debuted her latest song “The Bird Machine” on Shannonside Northern Sound today. Listen to the song on the website player to your left

Coming Soon: Music Video and a New Look Website

Fresh from her Marlay Park appearance with The Don Baker Band – where she shared a stage with veteran blues harmonica legend Don Baker & sang alongside Sinead O’ Connor – Clara Rose is now planning her music video launch and also a NEW LOOK website… check this space for future details!

Backing Vocals for Don Baker!

Clara Rose and Mamma Rose will be onstage on Saturday 25th of August in Marlay Park, performing their unique brand of backing vocals as part of The Don Baker Band, supporting Van Morrison and Tom Jones

Pics from Music Video Shoot

Recordings on Don Baker album

Clara Rose has recorded 2 tracks with Don Baker (http://www.donbaker.ie/) for his new album “My Songs, My Friends” which is due for release in 2012.

The album features guest performances from stalwarts of the Irish music scene; Sinead O’Connor, Damien Dempsey, Finbar Fury, Liam O’Maonlai, Rob Strong, Louis Stewart Mickey Jo Hart, Frankie Gavin and John Spillane.

Clara is featured on 2 tracks of the album, “Never Let You Down” and “Fergus (Healing Song)”.