Meet The Band
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Susan Gillespie
Singer
Susan originally hails from County Mayo, Ireland and is affectionately known by her American audience as the ‘Sweetheart of Mayo’. She has won numerous awards in singing competitions throughout Ireland. Upon her arrival to the United States in 1987, Susan was featured in many concerts and festivals throughout the Tri-state area as well as Pennsylvania, Florida and Nashville, Tennessee. She was also a guest on the ‘Joe Franklin show’. Susan headlined her own ‘Susan Gillespie Band’ until 1999 when she joined forces with Gerard Corbett. Together, they formed the ‘Susan & Gerard’ Band. Along with her beautiful singing voice, Susa has the unique ability to entertain her audience with her comedic banter. Anyone who knows Susan knows that she has a quick with and loves to make people laugh!
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Gerard Corbett
Singer / Musical Director
Gerard was born the Bronx and raised on Long Island in New York State. A talented multi-instrumentalist and singer, Gerard has been performing professionally since the age of 19. Among his many talents, Gerard plays keyboards, guitar, button accordion and harmonica. He is known for his fine baritone voice. Gerard has performed at virtually any venue ranging from pubs and private parties to festivals, concerts and cruise ships. His merger with Susan Gillespie in 1999 was truly a match made in heaven! It was in the same year that Gerard released his hit CD entitled; “A Son’s Tribute”! Today they have two young (and very talented) daughters, Anna and Shealin who perform with their parents as often as they can! For additional information, please feel free to call, e-mail or visit their Facebook pages