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Volume 7 Issue 14
March 30, 2017
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Celtic Woman will perform at the Coronado PAC on April 28. TROY FISHER PHOTO McHenry County News
Celtic woman to perform at Coronado PAC Grammy-nominated, multiplatinum international music sensation, Celtic Woman, is bringing their brand new live show, Voices of Angels, to the Coronado Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $41, $71, $101. Group prices (10+) are $37 and $64. Tickets are available to purchase at the BMO Harris Bank Center Office, the Coronado Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, or by calling (815) 968-5222. In celebration of St. Patrick’s
Day, Celtic Woman has recorded a new version of the Irish classic “Danny Boy.” Recorded at Capitol Records’ Studio A utilizing Frank Sinatra’s microphone and Nat King Cole’s piano when the multiplatinum international music sensations were in Los Angeles for the Grammy Awards. The track features the angelic voices of Susan McFadden, Mairéad Carlin, Éabha McMahon and the breathtaking new Celtic violinist Tara McNeill. The song and accompanying video are the latest
‘9 to 5 - The Musical’ offered in Woodstock
Presented by Woodstock Musical Theatre Company, “9 to 5 – The Musical” will be offered on March 31, April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. On Sundays you can see it at 3 p.m. There will be an additional matinee at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. Based on the seminal 1980 hit movie, and set in the late 1970’s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy - giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Tickets cost $24 for adults and $21 for students and seniors. Group rates are available. The Woodstock Opera House is located at 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. You can purchase tickets online at www.woodstockoperahouse.com or call the box office at (815) 338-5300.
1 mic 1 take recording. Previous artists who’ve recorded 1 mic 1 take sessions include Niall Horan, Gregory Porter, Emeli Sandé, Calum Scott, Halsey, Pete Yorn, Broods, and A Fine Frenzy, among others. This release comes as Celtic Woman is out on its extensive Voices Of Angels Tour accompanied by a robust ensemble that includes Irish dancers, bagpipers and a full band playing an array of traditional Celtic instruments. The 91-city trek kicked off March 2 in Lakeland, Fla. and will take Celtic Woman across the country before wrapping June 25 in Lynn, Ma. The tour set list includes the aforementioned “Danny Boy,” other popular favorites “Amazing Grace,” “Mo Ghile Mear,” plus the live debuts of “My Heart Will Go On” (Titanic), and “Time To Say Goodbye” (Romeo and Juliet) from the Voices of Angels album. The tour is in support of last fall’s Voices of Angels album
(Manhattan/Caroline). The disc contains some of the most popular songs from the Celtic Woman repertoire, along with several previously unrecorded tracks, all with stunning new orchestral arrangements recorded with the 72-piece Orchestra of Ireland. Celtic Woman has a remarkable 12-year-legacy of introducing the most talented singers and musicians from Ireland onto the world stage. About Celtic Woman Following its debut on PBS in 2005, Celtic Woman has achieved massive success encompassing 12 chart-topping albums, nine DVDs and nine public television specials leading to sales of over ten million albums, with platinum success in nine countries. Each of the 12 CDs--including 2016’s Voices of Angels--has reached #1 on Billboard’s World Albums chart. The group has been named Billboard Magazine’s #1 World Albums Artist six times. Celtic
Woman received its first-ever Grammy-nomination in the World Music category for its 2016 release Destiny. As a touring powerhouse, the group has performed for over four million fans across 23 countries and six continents, with an especially devoted following in America. Their shows are renowned as high quality entertainment with exceptional musical performances and stunning visual productions, enthralling audiences of all ages. About RAVE The Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority is the board that oversees the BMO Harris Bank Center, Coronado Performing Arts Center and Davis Park, with the mission of revitalizing downtown entertainment. The board was appointed by Rockford Mayor Morrissey, Loves Park Mayor Lindberg and Winnebago County Chairman Christiansen in March 2010.
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