Meet the band
Clare Cowley performs both solo and accompanied by a stunning line up of musicians.
Clare’s performances resonate from the intimate corners of QLD, transporting her cathartic ballads to the bustling city.
Photographed by Jelightly 2023
Clare Cowley Band
Clare Cowley Band features an all star line up!
Featuring Simon Linke, Dennis Duigan, Sara McLean, Skye McNicol, Steve Szell, Tom & Emily Cowley, Remi Forcet, Serena Stanger, Kathryn McKee, Peter Shields, the album Desire Notes came into fruition.
The Band Lineup includes: Skye McNicol (Violin), Dylan Jeffries (Drums), Darryl Finn (slide guitar), Simon Linke (Bass), Clare Cowley (guitar, harmonica, and vocals).
Touring her vinyl album through regional Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania, Clare has nurtured her musical storytelling, grounded in the folk traditions learnt in her hometown, Allora. When the band comes together, colourful precision established through recording and playing together, is showcased; Clare leading her swing, blues, jazz and country inspired ensemble to delight the listening crowds.
Clare has been busy writing and recording new material to charm audiences in 2024.
Photographed by Paul Worthington 2023
CC and The Flames
Introducing Clare Cowley and the Flames, a captivating all-female folk-country band that ignites on stage with soulful harmonies and empowering musicality.
In an industry often dominated by male voices, CC & the Flames is an example of great musical talent and resilience, highlighting a feminine presence in the music scene.
Featuring esteemed instrumentalist, Kathryn McKee on Cello, poetic powerhouse Skye McNicol on Violin and vocal sculptor on Harmonies, Julia Bates, each electrifying performance ignites inspiration in their audiences.
Led by the charismatic Clare Cowley’s evocative vocals, and stirring fingerpicking, The Flames accentuate a depth in her songwriting, resonating with the authentic qualities of sisterhood and camaraderie in folk music.
