Sandra Coffey
Sandra Coffey is a singer from Athenry, county Galway who has been slowly making waves on the music scene with her voice and album. She released her debut album, Morning Zoo in 2013.
The album is a mix of melodic rock fused with indie and more alternative tracks. Sandra's voice has been compared to Stevie Nicks, Adele and Aretha Franklin, for its power and soulful qualities. Sandra is a trained classical soprano and taps into this element of her voice on occasion.
"The standout track on the album is Hot Water Bottle. This is the track that allows the full force of Coffey's voice to shine through. Slower in pace from the rest of the album, Hot Water Bottle is simple, elegant, uncomplicated. The listener gets the full unrushed and and uninterrupted quality of Coffey's frequent vibratos during this song; the measured and unhurried tempo gives the necessary space for her expansive voice. With sparse piano accompaniment and a classic, unfussy vocal line, this is Coffey at her best." - PURE M Review 2015.
Sandra was nominated for Best Female at the PURE M Music Awards. Previously nominated for three awards by Music Review Unsigned for Best Song, Best Female and Best Newcomer.
Sandra's song, Mascara Girl was chosen as the Galway song on TXFM Dublin's 32 County Playlist. http://www.txfm.ie/player/blogs/921.922.932/776
Her gig at Whelan’s in Dublin received this review from Music Review Unsigned. “It’s clear that Sandra comes from a musical family. She has been reared on the great musical legends like, The Beach Boys, Doors and mostly obviously Fleetwood Mac.
“Her set was a mixture of originals and well chosen covers that showed off her abilities. Friday and Mascara Girl (MRU’s Best Single Nominee) showed signs of carefully thought out lyrics and melody, giving off a hint of Jefferson Airplane and Stevie Nicks. Yet her covers were the best part, stripped down soulful renditions of Adele, Neil Young, Amy Winehouse, Declan O’Rourke and Joni Mitchell.”
Sandra has gigged in Galway, Sligo, Dublin and London. Her live set includes her originals and soul favourites from Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin and Amy Winehouse. Also expect a Stevie Nicks number, a Bob Dylan song and a Michael Jackson number, the latter in a way you'll probably have never heard before.
"The first thing you notice about Sandra is how at home she is on stage. The second thing you see is she can reach those high notes with ease. So many singers push and strain themselves to reach those heights and the results are never as pleasing. She also does it without flaying about on stage, it comes naturally.” - Music Review Unsigned.
Sandra's album has been favourably received and she has begun to make waves on the Irish music scene. She is currently working on new material.
Follow her on Twitter on @SandraCoffey
