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NOVEMBER 2012
World-Famous
Irish Tenors Bringing Their Magic to Seattle
SEATTLE - The world-famous Irish Tenors have thrilled and delighted audiences around the world since 1998.
They will perform their legendary Holiday Concert with full orchestra at Seattle's Benaroya Hall on December 19 at 7:30 PM.
This Christmas tour has become a tradition for many families who love the Irish music and the special sparkle and twinkle that marks the Tenor's holiday program.
These three award-winning tenors -Anthony Kearns, Finbar Wright and Ronan Tynan - sing songs that speak to their Irish heritage and traditions.
Anthony Kearns is one of the finest lyric tenors in the world. He melts hearts with his brogue and with his clear tenor voice women swoon and men cheer.
Finbar Wright is one of Ireland's best loved romantic singers. Twice he has won the award for "Ireland's best male performer" and has hosted his own television series.
Ronan Tynan, the modern day Renaissance man, has a beautiful voice and charismatic style. He sang at President Reagan's funeral and has entertained at the White House. He is also a medical doctor and talented equestrian.
The Irish Tenors have great chemistry yet maintain their individual voices. All three are classically trained and have performed individually and together in concert halls across the world.
Their voices combine to touch and warm your hearts and stir your emotions. The Irish Tenor's Holiday Concert exemplifies their ability to present songs of celebration and humor, mixed with touching melodies and all the best loved Christmas music to celebrate this holiday season.
The Irish Tenors have performed to sold-out houses at Radio City Music Hall, Sydney's Opera House, Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl and major concert halls throughout the world.
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THE three award-winning tenors - Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan -sing songs that speak to their Irish heritage and traditions.
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Their CDs and DVDs have sold millions throughout the world and their albums have reached the upper echelons of Billboard's music charts.
The Irish Tenors are one of the most successful Irish touring groups, second only to U2 in the United States. A performance by the Irish Tenors never fails to excite audiences. Individually they are spectacular, together they are magical.
This concert benefits Ballard NW and West Seattle Senior Centers. Tickets for the December 19 Holiday Concert in Seattle can only be purchased through the Benaroya Hall Ticket Office; Online at BenaroyaHall.org; by PHONE at (206) 215-4747, or 1-866-833-4747 (toll free) or in person at the Benaroya Hall Ticket Office on the corner of Third Avenue and Union Street, open Monday-Friday 10-6 and Saturday 1-6.
Top 10 Celtic Hits for November
Celt In A Twist is local contemporary Celtic radio heard weekly on AM 1470, CJVB in Vancouver.
www.worldbeatcanada.com.
The following is the Celt In A Twist Contemporary Celtic Top Ten:
1. Shakespeare Road by The Mahones - Angels & Devils on Whiskey Devil Records
2. The Blue Mountain's Lullaby by Mary Jane Lamond/ Wendy Maclsaac - Seinn on Independent.
3. Irish Breakfast Day by Gaelic Storm - Chicken Boxing on ROAR.
Glistening Fields by I aria O'Lionaird -Foxlight on Real World.
Superfly by Treacherous Orchestra - Origins on Navigator Records.
A Bunch of Time by The Fretless - Waterbound on ndependent.
The Paige Boys by Comas -Charge on Mad River.
Tareq by Annbjorg Lien -Khomm Loy on Compass.
Only Love Can Save Me by Cara Luft - Darlingford on Blue Case Tunes.
10.Go the Road by Tillers Folly - Go the Road Life on Tillers Folly Records.
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Celt In A Twist Pick Of The Month: Mary Jane Lamond/Wendy Maclsaac - Seinn (Independent)
De Danaan Feis brings Gaelic spirit to the Richmond Olympic Oval
RICHMOND - Gaelic spirit will be in full force at the Richmond Olympic Oval from November 30 to December 2 as the De Danaan Feis unites the community to celebrate Gaelic culture through song, dance, music, theatre and more.
The three-day event begins on Friday, November 30 with the play The Bad Arm - Confessions of a Dodgy Irish Dancer.
The one-woman comedy by Tondon Irish writer-performer Maire Clerkin explores what it means to be Irish through re-telling tales from her past. Tickets to see the play cost $20 and can be purchased at brownpaper tickets.com.
The following evening features a concert from popular Irish folk group Beoga, who are described by the Wall Street Journal as "the most exciting traditional band to emerge from Ireland this century."
Beoga (Gaelic for 'lively') are a five-piece band based in County Antrim, Ireland. Formed in 2002, they have become one of the most popular and influential ensembles in modern Irish music.
Their unique sound features the twin dueling accordions of DamianMcKee and multi-instrumentalist Sean Og Graham, pianist Tiam Bradley and four times All-Ireland bodhran champion Eamon Murray.
In 2005, the lineup was complete, with the addition Niarnh Dunne, one of Ireland's premier young talents, on vocals and fiddle.
New Irish Rovers Christmas DVD
THE Irish Rovers have released The Irish Rovers Christmas DVD of their festive Christmas concert where they kick up their heels in the mountains and pubs of Banff National Park.
They are joined onstage by old friends and guest musicians from Ireland Gerry O'Connor, Patrick Davey, Morris Crum, Canada's Irish tenor John McDermott, and guitarist Jason Fowler.
They're even joined on the ski slopes by Canadian skiing legend, Crazy Canuck, Dave Irwin!
BEOGA (Gaelic for 'lively') are a five-piece band based in Co. Antrim. Formed in 2002, they have become one of the most popular and influential ensembles in modern Irish music.
The result is traditional, with a huge sense of fun and adventure and it all works - wonderfully well.
Beoga has produced three critically acclaimed albums and their 2009 release, The Incident was Grammy shortlisted for Best Contemporary World Music Album.
Beoga'snew2011 album/fow To Tune A Fish showcases an explosive and quirky new collection of songs and compositions, with the Beoga stamp of creativity present from the start.
The album ranked number one traditional album of 2011 in the esteemed Irish Echo in the U.S. and Irish Music Magazine describes the collection as "some of the best music in the world today."
In addition to the three main events, there will be workshops and crafts all weekend, including music workshops with Beoga, Dancing Minds with Sean Connolly, Gaelic football demonstrations, Christmas crafts, jewellery, shoes, dancewear, and more.
The Richmond Olympic Oval is a breathtaking venue on the banks of the Fraser River and winner of the Institution of Structural Engineers top award for Sports or Teisure Structures.
Home to long track speed skating during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the Oval is now an inspiring multi-purpose sport, fitness and wellness facility for all ages and skill levels to progress towards their own personal podiums.
The Richmond Olympic Oval is a breathtaking venue on the banks of the Fraser River and winner of the Institution of Structural Engineers top award for Sports or Leisure Structures.
The bedrock of their sound lies firmly \vithin the Irish tradition. However, they are not afraid to incorporate other genres' nuances into their music.
From bluesy riffs to Astor Piazzola-sty le jazz, to a raunchy New Orleans jamboree vibe, their music always returns to a wonderfully bouncy Irish sound.
For more information, richmondoval.ca/feis.
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Watch for the Christmas Television Special Here Come The Irish Rovers on the PBS network in December. Contact your local PBS television station for dates and times.
This DVD and the CD, Merry Merry Time of Year was released into stores across Canada and the U. S. earlier this month.
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