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'we are really happy you still have time to work with us Claire! whatever project you are involved with - i can relax knowing that people are going to be in great hands and that there will be laughter throughout.....fab! with many thanks'. Jill, HPCA (July '08)

Thanks for your email Jill - as ever it's always a pleasure to work with and for you. 'Tales in a Tent'  was even more fun than previous projects - and that's saying something!!! Cheers CM

'Great gig tonight Claire, lovely to see you again and hear the old songs, but also some newer work. Keep in touch.' Kate (May '08)

Kate, thanks so much for coming to the gig in Chorlton - great to see you too - it's been too long. Glad you enjoyed the performance. Cheers CM

'hi Claire, don't know if you remember me I'm the mad trumpet player from poors of reign when we toured eire - love 'just another...'CD. I'm now painting ...(see www.geocities.com/saffieangel/BURY )...- if you want any artwork for a CD cover send me a title and I'll see what I can come up with..still your best fan, still dancing'.  chris (steven law-inst) May, 08

Hi Chris - of course, I remember you and I couldn't forget our tour of Ireland!! Glad you still like 'Just Another Working Day'. Thanks so much for the offer of the artwork - will let you know when I'm recording again.  I've tried to email you but it doesn't send for some reason - if you've another email address let me know. Thanks for getting in touch. Take care. CM

'Heard you on the radio - great!' Sue (May '08)

'Claire, heard you on the radio. You were brilliant and some more'. Dave P (April '08)

Thanks for getting in touch, Dave. It was quite a show! CM

'Hiya Claire - It was great to see you last night. God, how I have missed all this! What a wonderful, bewitching, glorious, magical and enriching night. It will stay with me forever...Our myspace thang is www.myspace.com/www.nickholmesband' Nick (April '08)

Hi Nick great to see (and hear you) at The Manchester Busker 20th Anniversary gig - yes it was special and great to see everyone again and on such fine form. I'm not a myspacer but as it's you I'll give the link!! CM

'Claire has an exceptional voice matched only by her vibrant personality put to good use in ways most of use would never have thought of. A valued person of great character'. Diana Luke, BBC Broadcaster (April '08)

Hi Claire Thanks for the workshop and CD - a chart topper! Everyone really enjoyed it! The Pankhurst Centre (March '08)

Hi Claire Thanks for the latest edition of the 'time for me' CD, it sounds great. Thanks for all your hard work on the editing and workshops.' CW, Time for Me Co-Ordinator (March '08)

'THANK YOU! You were, as always, great'. S. Rowland (March '08)

As always a pleasure to perform and compere Manchester's International Women's Day celebrations. Well done to you too for keeping it all going! CM  

'Congratulations Claire on producing and singing the CD ' Who's Looking After Levenshulme?' It is brilliant and so appropriate to the feelings of many of the local people' SE (March '08)

Many thanks for your comments - glad you like it. CM

'Hi Claire, thanks for your talent, humour and warmth and encouragement (once again) last night at Chorlton.
Even at my ripe old age I`m still just a beginner when it comes to performing, so I hope that some of your confidence will rub off on me! Thanks again.' Linda (Feb 08)

Good to see you. Stick with it! CM

''Claire Mooney you rocked last night...or should I say folked!? Great to see you in such fine comedy condition too...was a real laugh' Ad Grant (Feb '08)

Ad, thanks for coming to the Swinton Folk Club gig - it was indeed a great fun night. CM 

'Thanks again for a top set in THE FUN BOX 20TH ANNIVERSARY Show and being a top person also - them crash barriers seem to get everywhere ha ha' Chris CC (CC/BRICKWALL) (Feb '08)

Hi Chris - top night all round! CM

'Hi Claire. Just a quick un to say how much I enjoyed Saturday night and we can hopefully run into each other soon at a gig or summat. All my gigs are listed at www.myspace.com/nickstandup'. Nick Fraser (Feb '08)

Yeh Nick the Fun Box was ace. I don't normally include myspace links (see blogs for rants about it!) but as it's you...CM

'Thanks for all your brilliant music' Linda H (Jan '08)

'Thank you for using your powerful voice! Please add me to your mailing list' Ann W (Jan '08)

'Hi Claire Just wanted to say how much me and Mary enjoyed your show on Thursday. Great night!' Anna x 

'Ta for last night - we had a great time!' Caroline (Dec '07)

Thanks for coming to the Bolton Octagon gig...what a brilliant audience you were - glad you enjoyed it! CM

'Thanks again Claire for another top performance and all your help on the night in 'THE LEGENDARY MANCHESTER BUSKER' - you're a star! Chris and Damien  (C.C/BRICKWALL) December '07

A complete pleasure on all counts. The night must have gone down as one of the best 'Busker' events ever  ...loved every minute of it. Well done...and thanks for asking me. When can we do it again?!! CM

Hi Claire - It's your niece here, Roisin. I love Ordinary Rebel because it's got me on the cover!' Rosin Mooney November 07

Hey what's this a relative visiting the website?! I have to say you look great on the Ordinary Rebel CD cover - the music's not bad either! CM

'Thanks for being great entertainment!' MM NWTUC Nov 07

'Hi - seen you at YLAF for the 1st time - you're the best!!!!  Got your 'Good As You' CD, it's soooooo good.'  Lindsey November '07

Thanks, Lindsey - glad you're enjoying the CD.  CM

'Claire, I never thought you would come between me and my girl but oh, yes, you have managed the impossible!!!  Since the YLAF concert, where she bought your CD, I now go to sleep with you and wake with you each morning!!!  Brilliant CD, thank you.'  Anne November '07

Well what can I say?!! Really pleased you like the 'Good as You'  CD!  CM  

'Hello Claire.  Just back from YLAF.  You were amazing at the concert today.  Your voice is wonderful and so are you.  So refreshing to know that there are some people in this world who still seem to care about all the injustices that exist.  I love 'Good As You', you sang it with such feeling.  I was compelled to buy the CD and I wasn't disappointed, it's fantastic.  Just wish we could see more of you down south.  Cheers.  Jane ps Love your sense of humour as well!'  October '07

Hi Jane - thanks for getting back in touch, for your lovely comments and for buying the album.  Sorry I didn't get chance to say hello.  Hopefully, I'll be London-bound in the New Year - will keep you posted. CM

'Went to YLAF this weekend and bought 'Good As You'.  Played it all the way home and loved it so much that I had to come and order the rest.  Thank you.'  Lynn  October '07

Thanks for ordering the Claire Mooney Ultimate Collection.  I hope you like the other albums as much.  Glad you had a safe journey home.  CM

'Hi Claire - I've just listened to my first Mooney album - Ordinary Rebel - and had a REALLY good time with it.  I didn't know what to expect, but I loved listening to the tracks...especially the opening track 'Hard Day'... I'll be plaguing you for more... I'm plucking up the courage to attend a concert next... Regards, Paul'

Hi, Paul - thanks for getting in touch, and glad you liked the album.  But really, no courage needed for my gigs!  CM

'Claire, as good as ever, just a rebel like me' Chris Coope

'Just thought I'd check you out before I see you Friday at the Cellar!!!'  Jane

Hi Jane - thanks for checking me out! Come and say hello at the gig in the Cellar Bar (Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield) CM

'Claire, I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks, from all at LEMS - staff and young people. Everybody had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed themselves'. R. Parkinson

Hi Ruth - Thank you! Thought it was a top session. It's a cracking CD that came out of the workshop too. Thanks for asking me. CM 

'Claire Mooney lit up the airwaves on Gaydio's Sunday Forum with me Andrew Edwards. It was a great pleasure to hear her sing live and to chat with her on the show. Her voice has great soul and coupled with her powerful lyrics it's such a rich combination. In short I am a fan. Thanks Claire'

Thank you Andrew for having me on the show. Really enjoyed it. CM

'Hi Claire...I wanted to let you know the comments from the conference evaluation forms...I only just got them back. ...in the section what aspect of the conference people found most valuable "Loved the singer - really impressive:" "The song was fantastic - ending on a high:" "Thought the musical element worked well:" "I thought this was one of the highlights. It's the kind of atmosphere that I think we want to create at a network event". Feel free to use the feedback.' Cheers Eleanor

Eleanor, really appreciate you sharing the delegate feedback. Hopefully, we can use the same 'song creation' technique at future networking events! CM 

'Hi Claire - I just wanted to say thanks for the workshops. The kids really enjoyed it and thought you were great. Hopefully we can work together on future projects...I look forward to hearing the CDs'. Shirley SCD Project

Really enjoyed working with the young people....be great to work with you again. CM 

'Hi Claire, Saw you last you last week in the Ladybarn - thought you were brill. Look forward to seeing you again'. Dan 

Dan, it was great to meet you...thanks for being a good sport in 'the band'! If only I'd known you played the sax who knows what could have happened! Happy to put you on the mailing list. CM

'This is weird - but nice weird.  I am sitting at my computer with the new CD playing and the quality is so good Claire could be sitting in the room!  The new CD should be a big seller, just stop being so modest and push it at your gigs!  Tell them Cher rates it!'  Karen

'Thanks for my CD (the one I've been hankering after for ages) it was well worth the wait.  New CD brill, as was the gig at the Y in Lesta.'  Charlie 

Glad you liked 'Rocking the Boat'  (4 track CD) as well as the new album, 'Good As You'.  Thanks for coming to the Leicester gig.  CM

'Saw Claire at Glastonwick on 16 June.  Was absolutely bowled over.  Came and spoke to you afterwards.  Bought 2 CDs - Good As You and Ordinary Rebel and haven't stopped playing them since.  I love your music, especially 'Hold Hands'.  Really looking forward to you coming down Sussex way again, very soon I hope.'  Nicky Mac.

'Well done for Friday.. you were excellent.  We really enjoyed you.'  Kel

Thanks for coming to the Met, and for getting in touch.  CM

'Hi Claire - really enjoyed the show last night.'  Rob

'A BIG thank you Claire.  The song was a real hit and people said they loved ending the day on such a positive note. So thanks for being brilliant!'  Eleanor, SPH Network Conference 

'You were brill... loved the way you mixed comedy with music and audience participation - very memorable.'  Tony Hennigan, M19

'I just saw you on Channel M and thought you played really well.  We'd just turned over from Glastonbury, having watched a very lacklustre Lilly Allen and not wanting to see Amy Winehouse repeated for the third time - and there you were.  Definitely the best performance of the three!'  David

'Hi Claire.  We don't get out much, and would have preferred to have been out clubbing but were dragged along by the hair - no, sorry, Natalie - to the launch of your new CD 'Good As You'.  We had a great evening and it was lovely to meet you and wish you continued success.  Hope to see you soon'  Sharon & Alan

Lovely to meet you too, thanks for coming - hope you get out clubbing soon!!!  CM

'Shw mae, Claire...I didn't know anything about you (to be fair you probably never heard of me either) but I'm glad I turned up. I really enjoyed your (intimate) set, especially the song you wrote for your mam. What's it called? Is it on CD or download? If you send me an email I'll send you an mp3 of one of mine called 'I Still Feel Your Love'. Once again, thank you. Dioch yn fawr'. Rob

Great to meet you in Tom's in friendly Ponty! The song you refer to is called 'Not a Day' on the album 'Ordinary Rebel'. It's not available on download but is available from this website. I have to say I quite like this system of bartering songs...is this the new myspace you're setting up?!! 

'Hi Claire, You were brilliant'. Attila the Stockbroker (Glastonwick Festival organiser)

You were fabulous too. Really great to see you again after so long. The festival was excellent. Must get a gig together this side of the world. CM

Hi Claire, Massive big congratulations on the launch of your new album which I will, of course, be buying as soon as I get paid! Love your Blogs. Happy Birthday for Friday, Sue 

Thanks for the congrats and birthday wishes...must get over to play in your neck of the woods soon! CM

'Great to see you at the G'wick fest.  You have a great voice - more powerful than a lot of the beers they had on!!'  Saffy

'Thanks for the CD, I am listening to it right now... LOVE IT !!!  LOVE IT !!!  LOVE IT !!!  So much so I'd like another copy please'   Dee Upshall

Glad you 'love' Good As You!  CM

'We would like to thank you for coming to our Festival - the amount of people that were coming to see you mainly was amazing...  I hope we meet again soon.'  Claire Boyle, Black Sheep Music Festival

'Claire's gig was a real cracker. We were specially happy to welcome Claire because of the Trades Club's political background... In addition to being a music venue of international repute, it retains its adherence to the principles of it's creators - socialism, co-operation, political activity, raising funds for causes as diverse as the anti-war movement, anti-racism campaign, environmental groups and human rights organisations. With a background like that, Claire was sure to be welcome. Her reputation as a supporter of the above and an outspoken campaigner on a wide range of issues - not to mention her superb and powerful voice - preceded her.  I learned of her from a comrade who'd been at a trades union conference where she had performed - in fact two people from the conference turned up at the Trades Club to see her again.  They went home very happy.  We'll be inviting Claire back, and it's a gig we'll be looking forward to.  A great night.  Thanks Claire.'  Pete Lazenby, President - Trades Club, Hebden Bridge

'Wow - what a pro! Really enjoyed your gig at Fearby on Saturday - sorry now that we didn't get up to join the band!  Hopefully next time! Excellent performance - thanks!'  Steve 'n Pip

'Listening to 'Letting Go' and I'm really touched ... "you're on a journey ... to a place that I can't reach ... trying to catch up but I'm too slow..."   It's one of the great challenges in our work - how to maintain communication through this sad and frightening journey.  Thanks Claire ... would I have your permission to play this song at one of our events in the future?  With great appreciation.'  Neil Hunt, Chief Exec, Alzheimer's Society

Hi Neil - of course you have permission to play the song at any of your events.  I'm pleased you feel that 'Letting Go'  has a relevance to your work.  All good things, Claire 

'Thanks Claire - it was a great show - we really enjoyed it...where can I buy a CD?' R. Moran

Thanks for getting in touch and for coming to the Sound Women  event.  The new album 'Good as You' is available from June 2007. For those of you who are fabulous and support my gigs you can buy them at each event for £5.00 each (cheaper than a download!!!) otherwise it will soon be available online from the Discography page on this website. CM

'Hi Claire, Many thanks for your hard work on the 100 Days project. As always, you come up with a great product and I know that the pupils at Richmond Park have really enjoyed the opportunities and experiences you gave them. The 100 Days Campaign just wouldn't be the same without a Claire Mooney and ASB Policy Team song. Once again...thank you!'  N. Smith, ASB Policy Team

'You are/were terrific and a must-have for any solidarity event as you have the perfect mix of warmth, humanity and political perspective alongside a wonderful voice, great songs and lovely music'  Hilda Palmer - 2007 Workers Memorial Day

'Thank you for yet another of your fantastic performances'  Lisa, LCP (Florence & Michael Anti-Deportation Campaign event)

'Well hello again Claire, now I'm 'accosting' you in yourspace. The point I was trying to get across is that if you want to get a message across to people who are not politicised or of similar viewpoints then it's necessary to enter a discomfort zone. I have only a few 'friends' on myspace but, as I explained before, I take the opportunity to enter other people's blogs and join in the discussions. On Myspace, the blogs are running commentaries of participation, just as the Guardian's are. I enjoy the Guardian blogs too, more like minded people there and generally, the worst that can occur is from friendly fire. On Myspace blogs, the world in its infinite variety is there. Its definitely no comfort zone but full of opportunities to put my views across in places I would not have the guts to enter if they were 'real'. Some Myspaces I have encountered have been quite frightening. For example, a woman who has a radio show in the USA and a massive Myspace following and who writes daily blogs. Literally hundreds participate and comment on important issues, recently there's been gay issues, the War in Iraq. Its challenging, to say the least, to venture into what you could almost describe as enemy territory. But I know, because of the feedback I've had, that things I've written about have impacted some people in a positive way. This week, I wrote a piece in a blog on the Arundhati Roy myspace. The blog and comments suggested that she has become exasperated since the dam was built and has suggested that peaceful activism isn't working and there was an implication that agression is justifiable. Issues I struggle with myself. A young American had written about his frustration on this blog and about his wanting to be active but not knowing how to begin and feeling daunted by difficulty and lack of response. I wrote a piece in response looking at the issues around empowerment and described a real situation that I had encountered this week, as a union rep. I detailed how this had impacted people and allowed a group of people who were unpoliticised and feeling disempowered, to speak up for themselves and take an active role in their workplace. I tried to convey how there are many ways of being active and that it is hard to motivate people to join in something big if they have never experienced their own power in a smaller or more localised way. I encouraged him to take heart and view smaller things as part of a greater picture. Since then, he has corresponded with me and we have a good dialogue about this stuff. Any kind of blog is an opportunity to put across a political point and I am skilled at pitching things in ways that can fit into a territory but also stretch the subject to include a political point. I understand your views about Myspace and if I were wanting to promote myself as an artiste, I would not want to sell out. Therefore I accept and support the stance you have made about your own promotion as a musician, to have your own website. However, I do not believe I have sold out (your implication) by participating in myspace. If you had the opportunity to have a regular slot in The Sun newspaper in which you were free to say what you wanted - unedited, would you shy away because of the ownership? Regards, Naomi'

As you can see, this is less pithy than the usual feedback but I did ask for the argument, didn't I?!  Thanks for visiting the website, Naomi - keep on in there!   But I still believe that I have to boycott myspace - Rupert Murdoch bought it to get into online media and make profits out of advertising. While we support it - no matter what your politics - he makes a profit. If we all boycotted it, on the other hand, he would make  a whacking loss and we could search for more ethical alternatives. My one-woman boycott goes on!!!!! CM

'Thanks very much for performing, everyone really enjoyed your songs'  Michael & Bernadette, WCML - IWD event

'Thanks Claire - you did an excellent job as always'  Sarah Rowland, Ninelives Productions, IWD Launch, Manchester

'Thanks ever so much for your involvement on the day'  Steph K-J, IWD Event, Manchester Town Hall

'Thank u so much for all your hard work! You were excellent... keeping the energy going -  you made the difference'.  

  K. Roberts, Unity Festival '07

'Great website. Great to see great local talent out there working where it matters. In front of real people, for the love of the music. Oh! and the occasional money! :-) Steve Swinton

Thanks Steve. Always happy if the money isn't too occasional! CM

'Just writing to say how much I enjoy reading your blogs. It's great to read someone who is so passionate about politics and all the injustice in the world.' JL

'Fabulous. To quote one of your participants "it was lovely, everything about it was lovely". You've done a really lovely job - I'm thrilled...Thanks a load Claire- it's lovely, light, humorous and very funny...great'. Jill High Peak Comm Art. ('Our Days Out' Project)

'Nice site, Claire. Cheers, see you again sometime'  Mike Willoughby, Striding Edge

Claire, thank you so much for everything you did for us on the 14th Oct 'Mad Night Out'. You were really fantastic...' Love from us all at MIND.  

'Dear Claire, I would like to thank you on behalf of all at Stockport Mind for helping us make the night at the Plaza so memorable. Everybody came out of the show singing your praises and saying how much they enjoyed seeing you.' Richard. 

Thanks very much for your correspondence...it was a tremendous night and I was made up to be a part of it...you were all wonderful and a joy to work with.  CM

'Just read feedback from Angela and I wholeheartedly agree with her. When are you going to perform 'south of the Watford gap'?  You were amazing at YLAF, it's not fair that the good people of the north get you all to themselves!! Come down south soon.'   Jane

I'm working on it!  I'm in Leicester next week (and in 2007) so I am getting closer!  CM

'Fabulous at YLAF - wonderful woman! When are you going to perform south of the 'Watford Gap'???? We need you!' Angela

'First time at YLAF, what an amazing weekend. Singing workshop was GREAT fun, just what I needed as a shy girlie.  Claire you're tremendous, a real inspiration.'  Rebekah 

'Terrific performances all round at YLAF, thank you! Very much looking forward to release of 'Good As You'. Karen A

Thanks so much for taking the trouble to write in. Will keep you posted on the new album...CM

'Excellent day on Sunday (29thOct) at the YLAF event. Luckily I did not buy a fleece afterwards'. Geri

Glad you enjoyed the concert - can't understand why you didn't buy a fleece though - maybe it was the summer temperatures!' CM

'I saw Claire perform at the YLAF concert last Sunday and was blown away by her performance. Amazing, charismatic performer. Loved her'. Jane L.

'Thanks for your fantastic work...we all agree that you  thoroughly earned your brass! Ros would like to get hold of the song 'Good As You' that you did - is it on an album?  Thanks again.'  Nel - Organiser, 'Out & About', Kirklees

Thanks for asking me - the evening was something else! The song 'Good As You' is the title track of my new album, due for release in 2007. Details will be on the website in due course and hopefully it's promotional tour will include another trip to your neck of the woods! Best, CM

Thought you were awesome last night...I had a blast...the night was dead good, good, good. chuffed. Take care and keep up the good work'. Aaron

Hi Aaron lovely to meet you at the Plaza last night...CM

'Thanks for a fabulous performance, as ever.' K.Ziesler, Chester Women's Aid

"Hi Claire, you were fantastic tonight at Swinton, but then I've never seen you otherwise. Thanks for a great night. You had the hairs standing up on the back of my neck on two occasions and I had a great laugh too. Life seems worth living after times like these." Es

"Had a great time in Brighton - you were brill...  Your CDs are brill - if only others sung the same and meant it, maybe the world would not be such a bad place."  Karen Taylor

"We played 'Ordinary Rebel' on the last show ... Been listening to CDs - will def. play more.."  UnderthePavement, ALL FM

"Thank you so much for your workshop at the poetry event - it was really a great success"  E O'Sullivan, Chair - Friends of Beech Road Park

"Thank you so so much for all your hard work today and for the stunning preparation you put into the event. It was a majestic success, thanks to you and your amazing energy and clarity of vision - you make things clear for everyone, especially me!"  Serena Tramonti, GMVCO

"We all loved the show (especially the 'bean', dancing away to your tunes!)... I can't get one of your songs out of my mind since the gig (Ordinary Rebel).  Love, Steve & Christine"

"Thank you for getting involved at the Hear By Right event, the response has been really positive to your workshop" Gaynor Bevan, Halton Children's Fund

"Great to see you - thought you did a short but great gig."  Pete Morton

Pete, it was only short so I could allow my fellow performers time to do their sets! CM 

"You were really rocking on Friday - a really stomping performance, one of the best I've ever seen and that's saying something - fantastic."   JB

"It's always good to have you on the show. You were brilliant as always."  Alan Keegan, BBC GMR

"You were excellent and we are so glad we got to hear your talent, we are slowly but surely spreading the news round Glasgow!"  V & K

Thanks again for getting back - the CDs will be on their way...  CM

"Absolutely amazing, saw you today for the first time - what can I say ... just pure class"  Vondo

Thanks so much for taking the time to send feedback - I'm glad you enjoyed the York outdoor gig (and thanks for staying out in the rain!!) CM

" - the Altrincham gig - I loved every minute of it, believe me you won't know how much. You were fab again on Sunday in Lymm, your song (Love Again) had me in tears, and I so need to hear it again and again..." Ag R.

Thanks for your feedback, Ag. 'Love Again' is on the CD 'Drawing Breath, Sketching Dreams', which is available here online (through the Discography section). Hope to see you at future gigs! CM

"..thanks so much for the wonderful performance at Come Out & Play, it was a fantastic set and the girls loved you! ... would love to have you back again."  LD, LBW Network

"Since I first met you at Middle of the Week Drop-In Stockport, I have been extremely impressed by your warmth, motivation and creativity. I also met you again at the Ashton Spirit of the Street Festival.... it was a very special day. I decided to look on your website and did not realise you have and still do so much. Listening to your voice at the Drop-In centre was amazing. Your voice is so very pure and strong. I look forward to listening to your songs now." Jo Strickleton, MIND, Stockport

"Thanks very much for the CDs... The feedback I have received from the playworkers has been really positive... Thanks again." A.P, Community Development, Eccles 

"Just to thank you for coming to the St John Vianney Lower School and recording a variety of songs with our special children. Both staff and children commented on the brilliant experience they all had. A fantastic day, and a CD for all of us to be proud of. Thanks for making our special children feel like a million dollars. Must do it again soon."  Danny (Acting Head)

"I saw Claire for the first time in 1998 at a gig in Havant Arts Centre in Hampshire. It was a small crowd and venue so it felt very intimate. I was 15 at the time and I was awestruck. I brought a copy of Slow Riot on the night and it still remains one of my favourite albums. Claire has such a reassuring and calming voice - total chillout!" Maria K.

"Thank you so much for the music workshop...it far exceeded all my expectations - you were brilliant."  B Jackson, Halton PCT

"Loved your set at the Politika at Alexander's last Sunday - many thanks" D.O 

"Thank you so much Claire - you were brilliant, and those who were there said they had a great time."   S.B, Chester Women's Aid  (re Politika gig)

"..we all enjoyed it very much...would love to have you back later in the year" Ali Beasley - The Five Alls, Chepstow

"Was a great day ... you were a superb host and kept things really bubbling away - just what we needed.  Can we call you again if we're doing something similar? Hope so."  Neil Walbran - Salford CVS (Health & Social Care)

I am sat here listening to SLOW RIOT. Sammy and I are hoping to come to one of your live performances - maybe Rochdale Labour Club. It's nice to know that you are online. Best wishes.   Anne & Sammy

Great to know you're still listening to the albums! Be fab to see you! CM

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We've had some super feedback. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. We couldn't have pulled it off without you. It was lovely working with you"  Catherine White, Manager - Gatehouse Publishing

"Thank you so much for your session and the CDs. The group members are still enthusing wildly about you, and planning to invite you back in the future to work with us." Midweek, Stockport

"Thanks very much for the CD, the song is really lovely, no wonder the women who took part were so pleased." Chester Women's Aid


 
"Thank you for your work at Speakout, it was excellent. Really positive feedback from all who attended" Creative Consultancy, Bury MBC.



It was great wen yu came to are school and i love the cd thanks for that



hi clair thank you for comeing to are schhool now we have a cd i love it thank you xxxxxxxxxxx



Saw you at York last weekend - really enjoyed your songs, but not enough of them! Hope to catch you again soon. Regards, Charlotte xx



Excellent web-site Claire. The Crump's XXXX



I was lucky enough to hear Claire perform a selection of songs at MAPS in Reddish,Stockport.I was honestly blown away - her performance touched me and I absolutely loved her voice and melodic and universally meaningful songs. As a result I bought her CD and I play it every so often and each time I listen I think anew what a precious talent this lady has. Thanks Claire.

Many thanks for visiting the website and leaving your comments - it's at least a couple of years since I played at MAPS, it's really lovely that you still play the album! If you want to get on my mailing list, drop me a line via e-mail. Thanks again, CM



"Thanks for everything. A wonderful piece of work" - B Lewis, Pontefract Press

Creative Consultation on behalf of the ODPM. (Accompanying book to be published 2005)



"Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed the show....want to come again because you were great" GB



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Hey - it's true! You do have a website. I thought I heard a brief ref to it at the Met last night. Running for the train - is that the one you sang last night? It really struck a chord with me but now I'm retired so I don't have to do that anymore. It was a great night, I hadn't heard you before but I will again. Thanks. Viv (the magnificent swanee whistle player from the Hurdles Band) 

I think the song you're talking about is from the 'Eight Ages of Women' limited edition CD - a track called Not Enough Time. Thanks for your comments, and your solo! Love, CM



Saw you at Bury Met last night after a gap of at least seven years (since I moved to Rossendale & stopped getting City Life) - but I have never seen you advertised in the Met programme before - feel I have really missed out. Incredible to see you again. Are any of your CDs just you without your band? Linda 

Thanks for coming back to see me after such a long time. The band come together for occasional gigs and, although the albums do feature other instruments, some tracks are guitar and vocals only. I do a lot of solo gigs - if you want to get on the mailing list to keep up to date, drop me a line at redrecords@clairemooney.co.uk 



saw you at the Bury met Oct 1st for the first time. Fantastic Show, Loved the "Band" Bought an ordinary rebel for father in law for christmas (Only 84 days off now) hope to see you again soon 

Many thanks, and hope your father-in-law enjoys the cd! Love, CM



brill evening at the bury met, music and humour spot on!! shame about the drunken male heckler but you just can't get the door staff these days! keep doing your stuff. jill sept 2004 

Thanks for your comments - 'excellent'! Love, CM



came to the concert at bury tonight. really enjoyed your singing and the band. bought cd - gave money to member of staff! hope you received it! only 85 days to christmas thanks to the tena ladies for the info! 

Thanks for buying the album - happy listening! Yes indeed, I did receive the money - the Bury Met staff are fabulous! Love, CM



"...a star of many Libertas events (and one of the few political singer/songwriters who is a truly great entertainer as well)" Libertas e-News Sept '04



I saw Claire for the first time at Bury Met earlier this year, and thought she was wonderful. I am going again to the Met in October to see her, and am introducing a friend to her (figuratively speaking!). Her music is superb. B.H.



"Thank you very much for working as the presenter for the main stage at this year's 'Splendid' event in Hyde Town Centre...We thoroughly enjoyed working with you and we appreciated all your hard work in encouraging the performers on stage... We look forward to working with you again in the future." Ros Atkinson, Arts & Event Manager, Tameside Council (August '04)



"Thank you... the children and staff regarded the experience as enjoyable, stimulating and enriching. The delivery was outstanding. It is lovely to witness your commitment and enthusiasm. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us. Everyone greatly appreciated the valuable contribution that you made to our learning." St Bede's RC Junior School, Widnes



"I am part of the Halton Healthy Schools Team and I was blown away by Claire's performance at the Halton Stadium on 7th July". Christina Wojtak



We've just looked at your web site and spent half an hour worrying over what to write as you have been so important to us in developing the Unity Festival and Unity Youth Arts & Sounds groups. Your amazing talent, as a performer, song writer, facilitator with often challenging young people and your ability to organise, compere ... is really appreciated.Your work is an inspiration to us all. Thank you.



Having just completed a public artwork in Prestwich, which has taken two and a half years to complete, I am now in a period of taking stock, and reflecting on the whole process. A major part of the commission involved working with Claire, and that experience, as well as the product, was one of the major highlights of the whole journey. I am always a bit nervous about working with Youth groups. Claire embraced it with complete confidence and enthusiasm, and was always a complete hit. This was reflected in the magical results, where everyone was left with a tremendous sense of achievement. The words and songs that Claire developed with school children, youth and adult groups were not only incorporated into granite stone seating to animate a public space, but also provided a soundscape for a piece of physical theatre, that provided a fabulous and fitting crescendo to the opening ceremony. Claire always gives 200%. Whatever she charges, it is always a bargain. I would work with her any place, anywhere, anyday. Thank you Claire for being such a major contributor in what was for me a tremendous life experience. Isabella Lockett - Artist/Project Co-Ordinator



I have seen claire many times, she plays a great mixture of music and she has given a lot of her own time for charity. Keep the good work up Molly Dunn



"Thanks for 'Slow Riot' and 'Ordinary Rebel'...I found them both really powerful and valued the political element...Thanks again for such inspiring music". Dave Stewart



"Thanks Claire - we enjoyed it too...you were great! Lisa and Charlotte, 'off the wall', York



there are very few people who can turn twelve or so strangers into twelve people who care about each other in an honest and sincere way in such a short space of time. you are an excellent community facilitator. james walmsley,comart,blca



"Your show was brilliant and we enjoyed every moment of it". Ian and Celia, Littoral.



'Everyone there had a fantastic time last night. YOU WERE ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC as were Maureen and Ian. It was such a good atmosphere...We'll have to get you back...' Noreen Kershaw



Excellent evening in Bury tonight - ably assisted by Carol! Hope you enjoyed it and hurry back. Mo



'I thought the sessions were fantastic. Comments from the group are incredibly positive'. Ruth Edson, 'Time for Me', Project Co-Ordinator (March 2004)



"Really enjoyed your show" ... "highly recommended" - Pauline Richardson, LBi, Middlesbrough (March 2004)



"Many thanks for performing and acting as compere..it was a job very well done" - Sarah Rowland, Events Co-Ordinator, Manchester International Womens Day 2004



Hi Claire, just a brief note to say a huge thank you for making the 'Get Connected' event such a success. Your excellent facilitation and chairwoman skills made it a highly enjoyable afternoon for all involved. On behalf of North City Arts and Creative Industries Development Service (CIDS) I send our very best wishes. Tom Sabin Project Co-ordinator North City Arts



Hi Claire, great site.I'm so glad I stumbled across the stalybridge bar stool that had your name on it! Take Care Steve O'Donoghue



Hi Claire love the site ann english



Great site - glad to have found you on the net, been searching for a while! Have managed to catch a couple of your gigs (York and Liverpool) which were really great - hopefully some more soon? Will keep checking! Thanks - your music means a lot. Janet Collier



Hi Claire thanks for sending the link...like the site and you must officially be the most dedicated songwriter out of everyone who went to Arvon. It makes me realise what a beginner I was on that course, although I can safely say it was one of the best weeks of my life. I'm still writing and recording stuff very badly at home in my spare time, of which I have none. I still dream though. If you ever gig this side of the Pennines (Leeds etc) let me know and I'll try ands pop along. Cheers and good luck for the new year. Paul (the chunky lad with the black beard) Harker



Hi Claire, The site looks great and is clear and easy to navigate! Very best wishes for 2004! Val Wartelle Kirklees Council



great web-site, great singer ! Looking forward to next gig. Happy New Year . Love Noreen.



where can i buy your cd its well good mark ( Mark - take a look under the Discography section - regards, CM)



good luck, keep on going.....M



hi hun just a quicky to tell you how magic your ordinary rebel cd is your music matures like a good wine good luck counting the days until the next one keep on rocking natusha



Gr8 website lets us know all about you!!!!!!!!



Hi Claire, Hey kiddo, cool website ! I don't think even *I* could have done a better job :-) Keep up the good work for the causes, it's nice to see how well you are progressing, and I am quite proud to have been associated with you. Luv, David H (da computa man)



Nice one Claire! Good to see you on the net. JH



Hi Claire, just wanted to let you know how much we love listening to Ordinary Rebel. At last we can keep up with where and when you're playing through your website. Looking forward to your next gig over here in Huddersfield. Love Angela & Alison



Claire - a fabulous site for a fabulous musician. Very best wishes for your new project, and may the recognition you deserve finally come to pass. Here's to international success! Lots of love, Maureen



Claire,this looks brilliant!!!! Proud to know you!! Love Joyce.



Nice to find your own website Claire, and to see what else you get up to - clearly a wealth of hidden talent! Will get in touch via e-mail Regards, Oliver J



Welcome to the web, Claire!
To all u surfers, bookmark this site now! And then do yourselves a favour and get Claire's music. It's an oasis amidst the cultural desert that is the soulless Pop Idol-esque music bizz. You can keep yer heroin-chic starlets with their vacuous lyrics - I'll take the buxom lefty with attitude any day!
Rock on Claire
Love, peace.
Graham



Glad to see you're doing another Liverpool gig - you don't get over here often enough! Luv - Mary McG.



Hi Claire,
Good luck with your new website :o)
Joel.