About Bobbie Carey

Bobbie Carey is originally from Rhode Island, USA. She recieved classical voice training at Indiana University then State University of New York and also studied voice with Guy Wade.

Career 

While living in New York she was lead singer with various popular line ups and toured world wide. She formed the female trio The Righteous Sisters which toured the U.S. extensively and was lead vocalist with The Overtones.

In London she was lead singer with Da Da, an original pop/funk band. Also in London she sang jazz standards with the late Alan Clare (who worked with Frank Sinatra, Liza Minelli, Judy Garland and Tony Bennett among others).

Bobbie has appeared extensively and is much sought after as a session vocalist for studio recording.

Her vocal style is mainly soul, blues, R&B with a touch of folk thrown in.

Current Line-ups 

Since moving to Ireland in 2001, Bobbie has appeared with a varied list of line-ups and duo groups, including the soulful and funky five-piece Soul Deluxe and the more mellow four-piece swing/bossa group Diablo Cafe.

Bobbie's duos with the extemely talented singer/guitarist Mick Burke are in a soul/R&B style. With Czeck born singer/guitarist Jon Dragon she perfoms a soothing mix of muxic which includes songs made famous by Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Tracy Chapman, Jamed Taylor and Eva Cassidy among others.

Bobbies recordings and live performances have been aired on many radio stations, including RTE1 on the John Creedon show and Lilian Smith's Late Date.