WHO JOINS MAIREAD CARLIN, EABHA MCMAHON, AND TARA MCNEILL
Multi-platinum international music sensation CELTIC WOMAN return this October with their 13th album ANCIENT LAND. Set for an October 26 ,ANCIENT LAND marks the group’s first new studio album since their Grammy-nominated Destiny in 2016; a digital copy of the album is out now, order here. The 18-track (physical release) work also introduces the group’s newest member Megan Walsh, who joins vocalists Mairead Carlin, Eabha McMahon, and Tara McNeill (fiddle).
Pictured (left to right):
Tara McNeill, Mairead Carlin, Eabha McMahon, and
Megan Walsh
Recorded in Real World Studios in the UK this past summer, ANCIENT LAND features material that’s all new to CELTIC WOMAN including original compositions “Follow Me,” “Be Still” and “Love & Honour” (instrumental), Irish traditional songs–“Sive,” “Mna na hEireann (Women of Ireland)”—and “Moorlough Shore” and some reimagined workings of contemporary songs such “Long Journey Home,” “Going Home”and “Homeland.”
To coincide with the album’s release, this fall CELTIC WOMAN fans will see the group on their annual cross-country U.S. holiday tour and in a stunning new ANCIENT LAND concert spectacular on PBS stations (check local listings for airdates). Filmed against the backdrop of the historic Johnstown Castle in County Wexford, Ireland, the outdoor concert special features brand new music from ANCIENT LAND, timeless Irish favorites and unexpected cover songs. CELTIC WOMAN continue the centuries-old Irish tradition of telling stories through song: stories of the land, stories of love and stories of dancing–songs that will bring a piece of Ireland into viewers’ homes and hearts.
Since their 2005 debut, global musical sensation CELTIC WOMAN continue to touch the hearts of a huge audience that spans the globe. Both an accomplished recording ensemble and a world-class performing collective, CELTIC WOMAN celebrates Ireland’s rich musical and cultural heritage, while continuing its remarkable legacy of introducing some of Ireland’s most talented singers and musicians onto the world stage.
The Ancient Land track listing is as follows:
1. Ancient Land
2. Homeland
3. Moorlough Shore
4 Follow Me
5. County Down
6. Love & Honour
7. Mná Na hÉireann (Women Of Ireland)
8. Sive
9. Shenandoah
10. Long Journey Home
11. Tara’s Tunes
12. Ae Fond Kiss
13. Faith’s Song
14. Garden Of Eden
15. Be Still
16. Going Home
17. The Enchanted Way (CD only)
18. Ballroom Of Romance (CD only)
CELTIC WOMAN‘S 2018 tour dates are as follows:
11/26/18
Englewood, NJ
Bergen Performing Arts Center
11/27/18
Buffalo, NY
Kleinhans Music Hall
11/28/18
Morristown, NJ
Mayo Performing Arts Center
11/29/18
Shippensburg, PA
LUHRS Performing Arts Center
12/1/18
Danville, KY
Centre College‘s Norton Center for the Arts
Newlin Hall
12/3/18
College Station, TX
Rudder Auditorium
12/4/18
College Station, TX
Rudder Auditorium
12/7/18
Anchorage, AK
Atwood Concert Hall
12/8/18
Anchorage, AK
Atwood Concert Hall
12/9/18
Anchorage, AK
Atwood Concert Hall
12/11/18
Seattle, WA
Benaroya Hall
12/13/18
Chico, CA
Laxson Auditorium
12/14/18
Palm Desert, CA
McCallum Theatre
12/17/18
Denver, CO
Boettcher Concert Hall
12/18/18
Salt Lake City, UT
Abravanel Hall
12/20/18
Springfield, IL
Sangamon Auditorium
12/21/18
St. Louis, MO
Lindenwood University
12/22/18
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Symphony Hall
About Celtic Woman:
In the years since its 2005 debut, global musical sensation Celtic Woman has emerged as both a formidable multimedia presence and a genuine cultural phenomenon. The group’s albums and DVD releases have been consistent multi-platinum best-sellers, and its concert tours continue to touch the hearts of a devoted audience that spans the globe.
Both an accomplished recording ensemble and a world-class performing collective, Celtic Woman celebrates Ireland’s rich musical and cultural heritage, while continuing its remarkable 13-year-legacy of introducing some of Ireland’s most talented singers and musicians onto the world stage.
Celtic Woman has sold over ten million CDs and DVDs, making it the only all-female act to achieve multi-platinum success in the classical crossover and world music genres during the past decade. Named Billboard‘s #1 World Music Artist of the Year six times, each of its 11 studio CDs have debuted at #1 on Billboard‘s World Album chart. Celtic Woman has also scored two Top 10 debuts on Billboard‘s influential album chart and five Top Five DVDs on Billboard‘s Top Video chart, as well as achieving platinum-level sales in nine countries.
Celtic Woman’s fresh fusion of traditional Irish music and contemporary songcraft celebrates Ireland’s history while reflecting the vibrant spirit of modern Ireland. The group’s repertoire encompasses Irish classics, contemporary songs, classical favorites and stirring originals. The lineup of performers has evolved in the years since the group’s inception, but the signature sound of Celtic Woman has remained consistent, showcasing the members’ individual and collaborative talents.
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