the sarah may rogers band
The Sarah May Rogers Band is a Dublin-based string trio playing gypsy jazz, swing, blues and folk music, with violinist and vocalist Sarah May Rogers at the helm! The band features jazz aficionado Eamonn Moran on guitar and the brilliantly versatile Derek Whyte on double bass, with guest appearances from Bodhran player Robbie Walsh.
an eclectic mix of Gypsy Jazz, Country, Blues, pop & Folk Jazz fusion.
Our repertoire includes jazz classics ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’, ‘Dark Eyes’ and ‘Minor Swing’ with a selection of country and bluegrass tunes, making a contemporary Django - Folk style. A mix of modern and classic songs to get everyone’s foot tapping! Dance to the ‘Tennessee Waltz’, or sing along to jazz songs like ‘All of Me’ and ‘Summertime’, to popular songs from Amy Winehouse, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Tina Turner, Steeler’s Wheel, Van Morrison, U2… and many more!
For larger events, add more instruments like percussion or banjo to the line up for a big band experience.
Available for Wedding Ceremonies, Drinks Receptions & Canapés, Day 2 Wedding Parties, Corporate Events and Festivals.
Our arrangement of the Jazz standard ‘All of Me’ recorded in Wicklow, by Gav Povey.
The Country Classic ‘Jolene’, by Dolly Parton performed in a Jazz Folk Fusion style.
A very different take on the old folk song ‘You are my Sunshine’ arranged by Eamonn Moran, jazz guitarist.
Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms, on Violin, Guitar and Double Bass.
Cover of ‘I will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor, performed with Violin, Vocals, Jazz Guitar, Double Bass and Bodhrán.
Our versoin of ‘Summerfly’, a folk song made famous by Maura O’Connell and written by Cheryl Wheeler.
