Michelle Burke Trio

09 December 2010 (19:30 - 23:00)

Michelle from East County Cork Ireland and former vocalist with the mighty Cherish The Ladies, is accompanied by James Ross on piano and Innes Watson on guitar. A superb lineup of musicians.

Michelle Burke

Michelle, from East County Cork, Ireland, is the former vocalist of Cherish The Ladies. Her love of music brought her to renowned music college University College Cork where Michelle graduated with a degree with honours in music and went on to further achievements when she earned her Masters degree in Traditional Irish Music and Song in University College Limerick. She now makes her home in Edinburgh, Scotland where she continues to perform with pianist James Ross whom she has toured extensively. She continues to delve into other musical styles as she studies jazz singing, while teaching workshops to adult community groups and young folk where she develops their singing and confidence.

Michelle is accompanied by James Ross on piano and Innes Watson on guitar. Together they are promoting Michelle's first solo album "Pulling Threads" which features a host of top musicians.

 

http://www.myspace.com/michelleburkemusic

 http://www.myspace.com/cherishtheladies

http://www.myspace.com/inneswatson

http://www.scottisharts.org.uk/1/artsinscotland/music/features/archive/jamesross.aspx