About Crystal Swing

Mary Murray-Burke
On stage since childhood, Mary lives for the bright lights. She began her entertainment career seriously about eight years ago and with her son and daughter, Derek and Dervla, formed Crystal Swing about three years ago.

Mary provides great variety in her repertoire which is drawn from the Country and Irish genres, in the main.

Keyboardist, vocalist and musical director in the band, Mary accomplishes all with ease. She insists on good performance, good sound and value for money for her clients and audiences. Together with Derek and Dervla, she makes Crystal Swing synonymous with fantastic, professional entertainment.

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Derek Burke
Derek is now the lead singer of the band and is also an accomplished guitarist. He has a great love of the showband era and takes his inspiration from legendary performers such as Brendan Bowyer, Brendan O'Brien, Art Supple, Declan Ryan and many, many more successful artists of that time.

A rock n'roller at heart, he adds a comedic and energetic element to his entertaining performances and is a favouite with audiences, far and near, who absolutely love when he takes to the stage.

 

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Dervla Burke
Dervla has a unique Country and Western singing voice.

She has received several awards over the years and has taken on many different roles in drama and singing.

She has appeared on a number of occasions as a guest of Eileen Nolan at the Everyman Palace Theatre in Cork.

With an outstanding singing voice and sparkling stage presence, Dervla is a natural Country music singer and is, already, a favourite with her many fans throughout Munster and beyond.

 

 

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Dervla does a Star Sunday photoshoot published 16/5/10 (click photo to enlarge)