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Catch up at the Buzz! The Cafe Buzz contains "newsy tidbits" from the world of Celtic culture. |
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It’s the time of year when thoughts turn to the Tønder Festival in Denmark. This year’s festival runs from August 25 to 28 and has one of the most exciting lineups in recent years with acts ranging from The Dubliners to Salsa Celtica. Celtic Cafe correspondent Michael G. Rose previews the legendary Irish acts and innovative new Scottish bands that will be appearing, and he also gives a review of last year’s delightful weekend. |
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Premiering at the Granada Theater in Santa Barbara, California on July 17, Ireland - The Show features a cast of All-Ireland and World Champion dancers and musicians. Produced by Ethan Walker, choreographed by multiple time world champion Sinead Fallon (Dance of Desire, To Dance on the Moon, The Spirit of Ireland) along with breathtaking costumes by International designer Cory Savage (Cher, The Spice Girls, Pussycat Dolls, Adam Lambert), Ireland - The Show is ready to take the world by storm! |
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In a career spanning 50 years, "Bard of Armagh" Tommy Makem's name was synonymous with the very best in Irish music. Makem passed away on August 1, 2007, at the age of 74: Ireland has lost a sweet singer indeed, and not an angry one. Earle Hitchner of the Irish Echo salutes and remembers the "Godfather of Irish music" whose "dedication to preserving and promoting Ireland's rich musical heritage never wavered." |
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The awe-inspiring vocalists Lisa, Chloe and Lynn, along with the mesmerizing Celtic violinist Mairead, continue to capture the hearts of fans while touring across North America. Their critically acclaimed new television special, Celtic Woman -- Songs from the Heart is a blockbuster on PBS. Celtic Woman performs with their 6-piece band and the Aontas Choir, performing unique renditions of Irish standards, Classical favorities and Contemporary hits. |
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Experience Ireland's mythology through harp, songs, stories, poetry and drama. Celtic Ways offers guided storytelling tours around ancient sacred sites, a labyrinth garden for retreat, meditation and gatherings, and a thatched cottage venue for harpers, bards and storytellers. Claire Roche and John Willmott toured the U.S. in March and April! Follow the blog documenting their travels via their official websites, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Meetup. There's even a Podcast at CelticDreamTime.com. |
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Interested in all the Irish dance shows, Celtic music, books, etc.? Sign up for our main Celtic Café e-mail discussion group hosted by Yahoo Groups! Click here to get an idea of the information posted to our Celtic Café community. We also have several others, including the largest on the Web for fans of Michael Flatley and his shows, CelticCafeFLATLEY. |
