SpudShow 51 - The Cherries

SpudShow 51

Artist - The Cherries

Track 1 - Why

Track 2 - Stella

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Bio The Cherries Bio. The Cherries began life in May 2005 as simply two lovely Meath ladies and a piano called Nina. Established by Gemma Mcgowan of Kells and Joanne Kieran of Mornington, who randomly met at a party one night, the Cherries were originally a jazz/blues duo called Circus and played their debut gig supporting Mark Geary at the Junction Festival in Clonmel in 2005. They became The Cherries after their first gig in Droghedas, Solas in Sept 2005, earned them a two month residency, which gave them a great opportunity to hone their skills as a band. Theyve been gigging regularly around the North East ever since to delighted audiences. Kierans virtuosso playing and her deep rich vocals combine beautifully with McGowans lighter vocal touch and wild dance moves. Their trademark switching of registers sometimes leaves the audience baffled as to whose singing which line. After numerous line up changes, some minor dramas and with the addition of drums, guitar and Cello, an Austria snowboarder and a Drogheda bin man, who's a real SCHMOOTHAY, the past nine months has seen the Cherries transformed into a funk/blues/rock five piece who are not afraid to throw a little sleazy cabaret into the mix(just wait until you give Stella a listen!). With an original repetiore of over twenty songs the Cherries are on the verge of recording their debut single over the next couple of months, with hopefully an album by the end of the year.

Gig Aug 7 2006 8:00P
 Le Cheile Festival 2006 Oldcastle, Co.Meath