On Stage
Trailer Park Stage
Originally from Co. Fermanagh, Clara grew up in a musical and theatrical household, falling in love with the piano at an early age. She discovered her passion for writing songs in France, where she lived for a decade; her earliest solo performances took place in intimate Parisian jazz cafes and the French language still inspires and permeates her sound.
In 2015, Clara moved back to Dublin, further honing her craft as a performer playing regular gigs in piano bars, cabarets and the leading Irish venues and festivals. She has played with Aoife Nessa Frances, Maija Sofia and Paddy Hanna. Clara has also performed internationally, playing solo shows in Montreal, Paris, London and New York. In 2022 she was one of three winning artists on the John Richardson French Residency (CCI).
Her debut album Black Forest produced by Daniel Fox (Gilla Band) was recorded between lockdowns at Sonic Studios, Stoneybatter and is the culmination of many years and experiments in songwriting. It was released on Pizza Pizza Records (Just Mustard, Altered Hours) in October, 2022 to great critical acclaim and sell out shows on her first Irish tour, resulting in numerous end of year accolades from some of Ireland’s most respected media outlets.