Clare Cowley
Press kit // CV
Quick Bios
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Clare Cowley summons the spirit of folk music, pairing intimate story telling with delicately rich vocals accompanied by her bluesy guitar licks and smoky piano.
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Award-nominated Clare Cowley evokes the likes of Gillian Welch and Sarah Blasko with her charming song-writing, bluesy guitar licks, and smoky piano.
📸 Photography by Paul Worthington from ‘Desire Notes’ album launch March 2023
Media Coverage
Who is Clare Cowley? I grew up in Allora on a dairy farm and moved to Brisbane/ Meanjin after school; the musicians surrounding me are Skye McNicol on violin, Julia Bates on harmonies, Kathryn McKee on cello – currently billed as The Flames. I perform at gigs with other accompanists including Simon Linke on double bass, Dylan Jeffreys on drums, Darryl Finn on lapsteel, Sara McLean on Sax and Steve Szell electric guitar. And welcome occasional guest appearances by my siblings Emily Cox, Tom Cowley and Justin Cowley.
We sound like... Country blues with folky harmonies and a jazz and soul feel.
Small Bio
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Captivating Vocalist and Songwriter Clare Cowley, from Allora Queensland, is on the rise within the Meanjin/Brisbane music scene. With delicately rich vocals, Clare summons the spirit of folk music as she writes lyrics of lament. Her dynamic performances feature bluesy guitar playing, smoky piano and harmonica both in solo ballads and full band arrangements. With a rotating cast of accompanists on cello, violin, and vocal harmonies Cowley’s live performances are ever-evolving with new sonic twists.
Medium Bio
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Clare captured hearts with her jazz-inspired release ‘To The Bottom’. The 2024 Grant Mclennan Fellowship finalist swiftly followed up her successful singles ‘My Reason’ and ‘Need a Cuddle’ with her enchanting sophomore album ‘Desire notes’ in collaboration with Dylan Jeffreys.
Clare is a musical storyteller, deeply grounded in the folk traditions she learnt in her hometown, Allora. Having toured her latest work through regional Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania, she is now busy writing and recording new music. Whether she is solo with her guitar, or accompanied by a full band, Clare’s performances resonate with audiences from the intimate corners of Qld, transporting her soulful, cathartic ballads to the bustling city.
Full Bio
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Clare captured hearts with her jazz-inspired 'Black Seeds' and 'Need a Cuddle' following up with an enchanting vinyl album 'Desire notes' in 2023.
Collaborating with sound engineer Dylan Jeffreys, Clare recently unveiled her sophomore album while on tour in regional Qld, Vic and Tasmania. A finalist in the Grant McLennan Fellowship in 2024, Clare is a musical storyteller deeply grounded in the folk traditions she learnt in her hometown, Allora. Stunning audiences as a solo artist or accompanied by her band, The Flames, her performances resonate from the intimate corners of Queensland to the bustling city.
Catch Clare's hypnotic voice and cathartic ballads as this prolific artist continues to charm audiences.
Photography by Charmaine Lyons 2023
Videos/Content
Videos are produced in collaboration with Julian Palmer and Millicent Norman.
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Drive link to Desire Notes footage
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d0BYv0_4RxjwjKmkfoPJPXyImdcfm9Ba?usp=sharing
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Recent Releases
March 10th, 2023 - ‘Desire Notes’ Album
Feb 22nd, 2023 - 'Now That I'm Free' Single
Sept 15th, 2023 - 'Button Chequered Shirt' Single
November 18th, 2023 - ‘Need a Cuddle’
April 1st, 2022 - ‘My Reason’
November 18th, 2021 - ‘Song Material’
News & Media Highlights
March 10th, 2023 - ‘Desire Notes’ Album
interview about the album from Happy Mag https://happymag.tv/clare-cowley/
Feb 22nd, 2023 - 'Now That I'm Free' Single
intro feature - scenstr https://scenestr.com.au/music/introducing-singer-songwriter-clare-cowley-20230227
2020, Spooners for Crooners event coverage
https://scenestr.com.au/arts-news/spooners-for-crooners-review-adelaide-fringe-2020-20200316
Notable Performances
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Desire Notes Tour - 2023/24
It’s Still A Secret - 2023
The Cave Inn - 2023
A Folk Night - 2022
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Yonder - 2021
Adelaide Fringe Fest - 2020
Anywhere Festival - 2019
Townsville Cultural Festival - 2017
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Gabriella Cohen - 2024
Estampa - 2024
Neil Murray, 2024
These Idle Hands - 2023
Maude Linn and The TearJerkers - 2023, 2024
The Hinterlanders - 2022
Danny Widdicombe - 2022, 2023
MZAZA’s Pauline Maudy - 2019
