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Curtain closes on Celtic Connections 2024

From Thursday 18 January to Sunday 4 February, the city came alive with over 300 incredible events involving 1,200 artists across 25 of the city's venues.
Alice Cooper, Chieftains, Muppets and More Bring March to MPAC

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2017-2018 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals.
The Chieftains 55th Anniversary Tour comes to The Town Hall in NYC March 10th

'55 years, wow, where have they gone as we're still going strong', says Paddy Moloney, leader of the six-time Grammy Award winners, The Chieftains.  The Chieftains have been highly recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary and International scale. 
The Chieftains' Traditional Irish Sound Comes To Scottsdale

Ireland's honorary musical ambassadors, The Chieftains, will bring the Emerald Isle sound to Scottsdale a few weeks ahead of St. Patrick's Day with a performance at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 27, in the Virginia G. Piper Theater at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
The Smith Center For The Performing Arts Announces Events February - March 2018

The Smith Center For The Performing Arts has announced events February - March 2018. See the full lineup below!
RENT 20TH Anniversary Tour, Wynonna & The Big Noise, Paula Poundstone and More Take Center Stage at The Smith Center This Winter

Continuing to bring the best of music, theater and dance to Southern Nevada, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced today that single tickets are now on sale for dozens of winter shows, with additional titles going on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 10. This lineup of more than 60 shows includes Tony Award -winning musicals and world-renowned entertainers, as well as acclaimed productions visiting Las Vegas for the very first time. For more information and the full lineup, visit TheSmithCenter.com.
Photo Coverage: The Chieftains Celebrate their 55th Anniversary at The Kupferberg Center

'55 years, wow, where have they gone as we're still going strong', says Paddy Moloney, leader of the six-time Grammy Award winners, The Chieftains. The Chieftains have been highly recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary and International scale. The Chieftains were formed in Ireland in 1962 by Paddy Moloney, one of the top traditional folk musicians in Ireland and around the world. Their ability to transcend musical boundaries to blend tradition with modern music has notably hailed them as one of the most renowned and revered musical groups to this day. BroadwayWorld was there to cover their 55th Anniversary at The Kupferberg Center. Check out the photos below:
Switchback to Headline Raue Center For The Arts 3/5

Raue Center For The Arts is excited to welcome the award-winning duo Switchback at 7 p.m. on March 5, 2017. Switchback draws on traditional Celtic music and original Americana songs that reflect their Irish heritage and midwestern origins to create a unique sound with American roots and Celtic soul.
The Chieftans Bring 55th Anniversary Tour to NJPAC

"55 years, wow, where have they gone as we're still going strong", says Paddy Moloney, leader of the six-time Grammy Award winners, The Chieftains.  The Chieftains have been highly recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary and International scale.  The Chieftains were formed in Ireland in 1962 by Paddy Moloney, one of the top traditional folk musicians in Ireland and around the world. Their ability to transcend musical boundaries to blend tradition with modern music has notably hailed them as one of the most renowned and revered musical groups to this day.
The Chieftans Celebrate 55th Anniversary Tour at The Kupferberg Center

"55 years, wow, where have they gone as we're still going strong", says Paddy Moloney, leader of the six-time Grammy Award winners, The Chieftains.  The Chieftains have been highly recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary and International scale.  The Chieftains were formed in Ireland in 1962 by Paddy Moloney, one of the top traditional folk musicians in Ireland and around the world. Their ability to transcend musical boundaries to blend tradition with modern music has notably hailed them as one of the most renowned and revered musical groups to this day.
Zakir Hussain Brings PULSE OF THE WORLD: CELTIC CONNECTIONS to Carnegie Hall Tonight

Tonight, March 28, at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, Grammy Award-winning tabla maestro Zakir Hussain brings together some of the world's top Indian and Celtic musicians for Zakir Hussain's Pulse of the World: Celtic Connections.
The Pacific Symphony Presents THE CHIEFTAINS This Weekend

Highly regarded for popularizing traditional Irish folk music across the world, "The Chieftains" bring their bagpipes, banjos and exciting musicality to Pacific Symphony Pops for an extension of this year's St. Patrick's Day celebrations! Co-founder Paddy Moloney and his band have won six Grammy Awards, released 58 albums and performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Great Wall of China. By collaborating with contemporary musicians across multiple genres-Pavarotti, Van Morrison, Ziggy Marley and Elvis Costello, to name a few-The Chieftains have enjoyed more than 50 years at the top of the modern music charts. Their international fame stems from their ability to transcend musical boundaries to blend tradition with modern music. The music on their new album, "Voice of Ages," remains as fresh and relevant as when they first began.
The Pacific Symphony Presents THE CHIEFTAINS, 3/19-21

Highly regarded for popularizing traditional Irish folk music across the world, “The Chieftains” bring their bagpipes, banjos and exciting musicality to Pacific Symphony Pops for an extension of this year's St. Patrick's Day celebrations! Co-founder Paddy Moloney and his band have won six Grammy Awards, released 58 albums and performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Great Wall of China. By collaborating with contemporary musicians across multiple genres—Pavarotti, Van Morrison, Ziggy Marley and Elvis Costello, to name a few—The Chieftains have enjoyed more than 50 years at the top of the modern music charts. Their international fame stems from their ability to transcend musical boundaries to blend tradition with modern music. The music on their new album, “Voice of Ages,” remains as fresh and relevant as when they first began.
The Chieftains Join the ASO This Weekend

For more than 50 years, The Chieftains have mesmerized audiences with their traditional Irish music and have collaborated with musicians across multiple genres - Pavarotti, Van Morrison, Ziggy Marley and Elvis Costello, to name a few. Now, they're joining the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to bring the sounds of Ireland to Atlanta. If you've never experienced the glories of Ireland, let the music of The Chieftains - Paddy Moloney, Kevin Conneff and Matt Molloy - transport you during two performances this weekend, February 27 and February 28, 8:00 p.m.
The Chieftains to Join ASO, 2/27-28

For more than 50 years, The Chieftains have mesmerized audiences with their traditional Irish music and have collaborated with musicians across multiple genres - Pavarotti, Van Morrison, Ziggy Marley and Elvis Costello, to name a few. Now, they're joining the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to bring the sounds of Ireland to Atlanta. If you've never experienced the glories of Ireland, let the music of The Chieftains - Paddy Moloney, Kevin Conneff and Matt Molloy - transport you during two performances on February 27 and February 28, 8:00 p.m.
Zakir Hussain to Bring PULSE OF THE WORLD: CELTIC CONNECTIONS to Carnegie Hall, 3/28

On Saturday, March 28, at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, Grammy Award-winning tabla maestro Zakir Hussain brings together some of the world's top Indian and Celtic musicians for Zakir Hussain's Pulse of the World: Celtic Connections.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Presents the 2015-2016 PNC POPS SEASON

Prepare to be amazed! The 2015-2016 PNC Pops season is filled with awe-inspiring music, once-in-a-lifetime spectacles, swoon-worthy romance and so much more.
The Chieftains to Play Marin Center, 2/20

Over the course of 53 years and 58 albums, seminal Irish exports THE CHIEFTAINS have uncompromisingly popularized their country's rich musical heritage, collaborating with some of modern music's biggest names, and ultimately earning the group six Grammys and 18 Grammy nominations. THE CHIEFTAINS are not only the world's most famous traditional Irish musicians, they are some of the most beloved. As comfortable playing spontaneous Irish sessions as they are headlining Carnegie Hall, they make the music their own with a style that is as exhilarating as it is definitive. Thursday, February 20 at 8:00 pm at Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags at Civic Center Drive in San Rafael, CA 94903. Tickets are $50, $40, $25, Premium Seats $75, Students 20 and under $20, Bargain seats (rows 25-34) $20; and can be ordered through the Marin Center Box Office at 415-473-6800 or visit www.marincenter.org
Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul Perform at the Ordway in St. Paul Tonight

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts' Target World Music and Dance Series continues in March, with a performance by Celtic music legend Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul tonight, March 17 (St. Patrick's Day). This performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Ordway's Music Theater.
Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul to Perform at the Ordway in St. Paul, 3/17

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts' Target World Music and Dance Series continues in March, with a performance by Celtic music legend Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul on March 17 (St. Patrick's Day). This performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Ordway's Music Theater.

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