Darlin' Corey

Darlin' Corey

Sun 6/29

5pm doors/6pm show

All Ages | $15 adv./$20 day of

Darlin’ Corey features the singing and playing of three well known New England musicians from the thriving music scene of Portland, ME. Award winning and accomplished fiddler and singer Erica Brown on fiddle, guitar, vocals, notable songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Shipman on guitar, vocals, mandolin, bouzouki, banjo and Portland’s favorite bass player Kris Day, who has also toured with legends like Link Wray, Dale Hawkins, Ronnie Dawson and Joe Clay.

Their music is a diverse and unique blend of folk with influences from bluegrass and old time music. Drawing on these threads of North American folk music, their elegant harmonies are the beating heart of their sound, in both their original music and the traditional old time, bluegrass and New England influenced music they regularly showcase. In Darlin’ Corey’s singing and playing, you can feel the many years of dedication to these celebrated musical traditions.

Together they create an engaging performance of thoughtful originals, traditional songs and tunes, and songs that influenced them along the way. Erica Brown’s fiddle-playing is at turns virtuosic and completely unpretentious. Matt Shipman is an ideal counterpart as his versatility on a dizzying array of stringed instruments (guitar, Irish bouzouki, 5-string banjo, mandolin) blend seamlessly, never timid or overpowering. Kris Day holds it all together with his solid bass playing.

With recent highlights including performances at prestigious venues and festivals like Stone Mountain Arts Center, Ossipee Valley Music Festival and collaborations with The Bangor Symphony Orchestra, they continue to captivate audiences across the Northeast and Canada.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Press Room - Upstairs, 77 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, United States