About.
Originally from Northern Ireland Derek has been playing music in one form or another since he first learned to play guitar at the age of 14 years.
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By 18 he was already a seasoned performer on the Local Club & pub scene in his native Ireland. This continued for many years until he settles down and raised a family. During the quiet years of course he continued to hone his writing & playing skills.
As the years passed Derek became more of what he is today, a singer/songwriter.
The need to tour about the Country has long since vanished Plus he has re-located to the State of Minnesota USA leaving his native Ireland far behind. Although she sometimes reappears in his music, his latest Album for instance is a prime example of this.
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The Album entitled "Always There " is a Christian Music based Album featuring 7 original songs presented in 2 differing Genre's.
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Contemporary Christian & Celtic Christian , allowing the listener the unique perspective of seeing how a slight change in presentation, can shape how a song is perceived. Give it a listen I'm sure you'll be intrigued by it.
Derek McCorkell
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a singer/songwriter based in Elk River , Minnesota ,USA.
Writing & composing mainly in the Country Music genre but does write & perform in many others as well.