Sharon Corr: Official Topic

[CSCfan]

And her official site is now up!!

She has put up such a sweet message....

 

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"Hi Guys!

 

God! It's been way too long and I've missed you all so much!

 

While I have been away, I have been reading your comments on the various fan sites all over the world. Thank you for your unwavering loyalty and countless beautiful words of appreciation over the years. It means everything to know you are there.

 

So, where do I start? I suppose it's more than about time that I was able to give you some real news. Some of you may know that I am doing a solo album. In fact, I have been writing for over a year and a half now, as always these things take longer than you'd expect but it's important that I get it right and that the end product is something I am really proud of and hopefully you all love! So far so good, I'm excited by what I've written and the violin as always plays an integral role through all my music.

 

My husband and I have been blessed with two beautiful children in the last three years and they are such a joy. It has been a very special time and a real gift to be able to give all of my focus to them but now it's time to get back to music. I've missed recording and touring terribly and I aim to get stuck right back in to both this year!

 

I will launch this website as soon as I can and, as I go, I shall release various touring and album dates. For the moment though, I'm heading to the studio this week to work on some new songs and instrumentals. BTW, on March 17th I will be playing at the Waterfront in Belfast for a concert celebrating the music of a very good friend of mine, Bill Whelan, composer of Riverdance.

 

I must say, it'll be strange being out on the road without my family and I don't expect to ever replace The Corrs in your hearts but music is in my blood and with your help I hope to be able to play wherever you are and I'm especially looking forward to visiting all those places I never got to with my family.

 

Lastly, I promise to keep you all updated with regular posts on my website. It is my hope to really use the site to get you all blogging with me and sharing ideas and giving me lots of feedback.

 

Thanks, gracias, danke, grazie, merci.....and, of course, go raibh maith agaibh.

 

All my love, Sharon. xxx"

[LuisMa]

I like The Corrs a lot. I hope this does not bomb as Andrea's solo project.

[Marijn_7]

Such a sweet message! Hope we can read more soon

I've always loved the music of The Corrs. Also the solo album of Andrea is in my collection & she did a great job!

It would be great if she's going on a tour. Unfortunately I wasn't able to see The Corrs the last time here in the Netherlands, so this would be a very nice oppurtunity.

Thanks for sharing this CSCfan!

[CSCfan]

Hi Guys,

 

Hope you are all well.

 

We are still working on the design of my website, so it should be another few weeks until we're up and running. In the meantime, I will update the holding page as I have news.

 

Next week I' m in the studio with Keith and Anto, we'll be working on possible singles and also rehearsing for the Summer festivals. As soon as I have a definitive list of dates, I'll let you know. I can't wait and am really looking forward to seeing your friendly faces around Europe this Summer!

 

St Patricks night in the Waterfront was thrilling. It's hard to put into words how much I enjoyed working with some of Irelands finest musicians. Bill's music is so beautiful and a great challenge to play. Loved reading your comments on the different fansites. Keep 'em coming!

 

Lots of love,

 

Sharon xxx

 

She's really keen on keeping us updated....getting more & more excited!

[Marijn_7]

Thanks for sharing!

[CSCfan]

A new article has appeared, which includes an interview with The Corrs'/Sharon's PR manager....

 

Corrs' fiddler Sharon gets ready for solo run and tour

 

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Saturday April 18 2009

 

While The Corrs take an extended break, fiddle-player Sharon is currently recording her first solo album and preparing to go out on the road with a backing band this summer.

 

Contrary to erroneous reports elsewhere last week that drummer Caroline was planning to record and tour, The Diary can officially confirm that it is actually Sharon who is flexing her musical muscles.

 

"Sharon wrote 20 songs for the album and is in the middle of picking and recording the best ones," says the Corrs' agent Barry Gaster.

 

"It will be released later this year and she is also busy putting a band together to tour musical festivals from May to September.

 

"I don't know where the report that it was Caroline came from, but it was very wrong.

 

"Sharon will be singing lead vocals as well as playing the violin and the music will feature some pop/rock and traditional influences.

 

"She's really delighted with the progress so far," says Mr Gaster.

 

"She's raring to go."

 

Mum-of-two Sharon is married to barrister Gavin Bonner and they divide their time between Dublin and Belfast.

 

She has already confirmed appearances at several major festivals including Glastonbury, the Isle of Wight, the Savona festival in Italy, as well as more gigs in Holland, France and Spain.

 

A major Irish appearance will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Omg....I can't wait!! A show in Holland....

[frana]

Hi

 

I love Corrs

 

Such a sweet message

 

I cant wait

[CSCfan]

And another update from Sharon!

 

Hey Everybody!

 

Wow! What an exciting time. For the last few weeks, I've been in rehearsals with Anto, Keith, Jay and Billy Farrell (on keyboards and production) and we had such a lot of fun working the new songs.... and some old ones too! It doesn't take long to click when you've been together as long we have.

 

So, when we will we be out there? Well, my first single is due for release at the beginning of June. Last Friday, we added strings and brass, scored by the wonderful Fiachra Trench, to some of the tracks and he did such an amazing job. I really can't wait for you all to hear it.

 

The dilemma now... which one to release first....

 

On Monday the 4th of June I appeared on the Dave Fanning Show on RTE Radio One. I had a long chat with him about my favourite music, the new album and touring. You should be able to download this as a Podcast.

 

Lastly, it looks like I'll be doing a lot of Uk/Ireland promotion in June, after which I'm scheduled to play the Isle of White, Glastonbury and then more dates to be decided around Europe throughout the Summer.

 

I shall of course let you know here about all dates and promo plans.

 

I'm really eager to hear what you think of the new songs and am looking forward to seeing your friendly faces at the live shows.

 

Until then....

 

As always, my love.

 

Sharon xxx

 

So kind!! I can't waaaait!! Only a month away...

 

Btw, listen to a new interview she gave yesterday on RTE Radio 1!

[CSCfan]

She'll be playing at the Isle of Wight festival on Saturday June 13th and has just been added to the line-up of the Belgian 'Dranouter Festival' early August!

[CSCfan]

And her performance at UK's biggest Festival, Glastonbury is confirmed!

She'll be performing on the acoustic stage on Sunday June 26th

[Timster]

I wish the Corrs would make some new music together. Andrea didn't do very well on her own, I hope the same dosen't happen to Sharon...

[CSCfan]

Don't worry....they will.... we just have to be patient..

 

For some reason, I think Sharon will be even more succesful than Andrea... just by performing at all these (big) festivals.

[CSCfan]

Sharon was at the '11th Hour' show on RTE on May 27th, where she picked her favourite tracks and talked about her solo career (but also The Corrs)!

 

 

[CSCfan]

Sharon has posted some amazing pics of the recording session!!

 

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[CSCfan]

Oh my....we're getting serious now!!

 

Another update at Sharon's official site....

 

, exclusive to the website, of us recording the first solo single and an interview with Sharon!

 

During the next few weeks we’ll be putting together regular video clips with updates from Sharon in her own words… in the recording studio, at the photo-session for the forthcoming releases, behind-the-scenes at the Isle Of Wight Festival, talking about her new solo career, so be sure to check back regularly!

 

I'm getting soooo excited!! The single, "It's Not A Dream", sounds beautiful.... :wub:

Edited June 11, 2009 at 06:07 PM by CSCfan

[CSCfan]

Sharon has just tweeted 2 messages:

 

"Just about to go on the main stage at the Isle of Wight festival"

 

"It's the first of two gigs today... Like a number 57 bus, you wait ages to do a gig then two come along at once!"

 

[Thomas]

Cool, I'm really pleased for her. I hope she has more solo success than Andrea, although I did enjoy her album. ITV2 is showing the festival over the course of today with highlights tonight if you get that channel.

[CSCfan]

Ooh....I hope she gets featured.....and it gets recorded....

 

First pics!

 

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Bluey is backkkkk!!!!

 

More pics at GettyImages and BrunoPress!

Edited June 13, 2009 at 03:17 PM by CSCfan

[CSCfan]

She's about to be on ITV2 I've heard!

[Thomas]

Oh I missed her if she was on!

[CSCfan]

They showed

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Weird seeing her sing it without the others, but her stage presence & enthousiasm is amazing.. :wub:

[Thomas]

Yeah I know she has the right to sing it but for me this is a Corrs song through and through, they should have showed something else. She sounds good though!

[CSCfan]

She penned the song.... She also performed 'Radio' (also a song she wrote herself), 2 instrumentals and 3 new songs (including 'Smalltown Boy').

And Andrea also sang 'Runaway' during her solo adventure

Edited June 14, 2009 at 01:34 PM by CSCfan

[Thomas]

Yeah I know she wrote it and thats why I said she has the right to sing it, just like any of them would, but did the audience watching on TV get to see the other songs too? Or will they have only seen her singing a well known "Corrs song" on her own? Cos if so that's not the best publicity for her solo work and it's why I said they should have shown something else. I just think that people haven't seen any of the Corrs for a couple of years now in the mainstream eye and they'll either think Sharon's performance WAS The Corrs and not realise she is doing her own thing or they'll think that Sharon is now lead singer/Sharon was Andrea. Plus it would have been nice for us to see something new.

[CSCfan]

Yeah I hear ya....but apparently ITV chose that song for their own reasons.... Or maybe they weren't allowed to broadcast something new, because nothing has been officially released yet (you'd say that Sharon's official site would be the first to preview the first single/the new songs).. Her site will show us backstage footage (and perhaps even of the performance) soon, so we'll see....

 

Wonder if they will broadcast something of her performance from Glastonbury!

[CSCfan]

Apparently they're showing her on ITV again at this moment!!?

[Filine]

She looks and sounds great

[CSCfan]

And 2 more Tweets from Sharon!!

 

Back in Dublin. Loved, loved, loved it. Ready for Glasto, 7.30 on 28th! Back to studio to record more tracks.....

 

And this one is funny

 

P.S. Thanks for all the votes...

 

There's a site, where you can vote on the Mr. & Ms Twitter...and the fans are voting for Sharon as Ms. Twitter and this is Sharon's reply about it! How cool

Edited June 14, 2009 at 07:31 PM by CSCfan

[CSCfan]

And another Tweet (she's pretty active! lol)....

 

Big thanks to all 236 followers picked up in less than a week. Is there any chance each of you could spread the word to your followers?? Thx

[CSCfan]

And another blog from Sharon!

 

Hi Guys,

 

Apart from a thousand million butterflies in my tummy I had a fab time at the Isle of Wight! It was just sooooo much fun to be back on stage, singing, playing and getting great feedback from the audience!

 

Back stage there were a lot of friends from Corr tours and it was great to catch up and have a laugh.

 

Musically we all felt we had a good gig and the acoustic stage was quite magical between us, probably because we we’re more relaxed the second time round! There’s absolutely nothing to compare to the buzz you feel on stage and the beautiful harmony between people working together to create something special. Thanks to all the band for being wonderful.

 

Thanks to those lovely familiar faces who turned up to support us!

 

I read your comments everyday and can feel your encouragement and enthusiasm, so keep ‘em comin!

 

Roll on Glastonbury!

 

Lots of Love,

 

Sharon xxx

 

P.S Right now I’m back in the studio to put down four more tracks and as I write this there’s some beautiful magic going on in the background!

 

She's so wonderful....

Edited June 15, 2009 at 08:37 PM by CSCfan