Search

08 Sept 2025

Mellifluous singer Sarah McQuaid coming to Dartmoor

Mellifluous singer Sarah McQuaid coming to Dartmoor
Sarah McQuaid’s voice has been likened to malt whiskey, melted chocolate and ‘honey poured into wine’ (Minor 7th). Her latest album Walking Into White (2015) is her most honest and adventurous work to date, with a depth and texture of soundscape that are

Sarah McQuaid’s voice has been likened to malt whiskey, melted chocolate and ‘honey poured into wine’ (Minor 7th).

Her latest album Walking Into White (2015) is her most honest and adventurous work to date, with a depth and texture of soundscape that are reflected in her beautifully crafted live shows. A captivating performer, she seduces her audience with cheeky banter and stories from the road, as well as with stunning musicianship; in her hands, the guitar becomes much more than merely an accompanying instrument.

Born in Spain, raised in Chicago and now living in rural England, Sarah refuses to be pigeonholed, segueing easily from one of her emotive originals into a 1930s Cuban jazz number, a 16th century lute piece or an unexpected contemporary cover. Like its predecessors, her fourth solo CD has drawn international critical acclaim.

Sarah is live in concert at the Edgemoor Hotel, Haytor Road, Bovey Tracey on Friday, 22nd September, 8pm for 8:30pm. Visit www.southdevonmusic.co.uk for tickets and further information.

‘Finding treasure feels great, and such is the case with musician Sarah McQuaid. The soulful singer, smart and sensuous songwriter, and scintillating guitarist has been hidden in plain sight with three gorgeous solo albums, and her fourth – the recently-released, critically-acclaimed Walking Into White – reveals a truly magnificent artist primed to enchant the masses. … I’ve attended hundreds of concerts of all kinds, and her subtle mastery onstage launches her straight into my fave shows ever. One voice, one guitar, and the wondrous reminder of the magic of music. Sarah has the gift.’ – The Huffington Post

To continue reading this article,
please subscribe and support local journalism!


Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles.

Subscribe

To continue reading this article for FREE,
please kindly register and/or log in.


Registration is absolutely 100% FREE and will help us personalise your experience on our sites. You can also sign up to our carefully curated newsletter(s) to keep up to date with your latest local news!

Register / Login

Buy the e-paper of the Donegal Democrat, Donegal People's Press, Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles.

Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm.