IRISH TRAVEL & CULTURE GUIDE
SPRING 2013
March 2013
THE MYTHOLOGY OF CELTIC THUNDER
Celtic Thunder – the internationally acclaimed singing group of six male singers from the Celtic nations – is adding to the group’s already growing legend with the release of its new Mythology CD and DVD, released in February 2013.
Mythology combines the band’s great charisma, stage presence and singing abilities with themes ranging from Gaelic spirituality and Celtic myths to classic and timeless Irish storytelling.
The band, comprised of Emmet Cahill, Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly, George Donaldson, Neil Byrne and Colm Keegan, is touring dozens of cities throughout Canada and the United States in 2013, including concerts in New England (see below).
The show is produced by Sharon Browne, and David Munro is the musical director and composer. Expect great chorography, dramatic lighting effects, and a stage set resembling an ancient stone pathway drawn from Celtic lore.
As part of this year’s continental tour, Celtic Thunder is also headlining a five-day cruise, departing from Miami on November 2, complete with the six singers and the eight-piece Celtic Thunder band, with strings, guitars, percussion, whistles, pipes, guitars and more.
The band has become a beloved part of the Irish Diaspora in North America and around the world. This past fall, Celtic Thunder did a benefit concert for the victims of Hurricane Sandy and raised over $50,000 for residents of Rockaway Beach in New York.
In addition to the release of Mythology, the North American tour and cruise, Celtic Thunder is also being featured on Public Broadcast Stations (PBS) this winter. The group is among the top five audience-generating shows on PBS stations, with past shows airing over 16,000 times on various affiliates. Check your local listings for details.
CELTIC THUNDER
NEW ENGLAND TOUR DATES
September 29
Capitol Theatre
Concord, NH
October 1
Orpheum Theatre
Boston, MA
October 4
Oakdale Theatre
Wallingford, CT
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