The Young Irelanders
Saturday
April 2, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Orlin Trapp Auditorium
"amongst the most revered Irish traditional musicians in the world"
The Young Irelanders comprises eight sensational performers who have Irish traditional music, song & dance running through their veins.
Between them they have performed for heads of state - Presidents of Ireland, US Presidents, the Queen of England, the President of China, Prince Albert of Monaco, Empress Michiko of Japan; and have performed at Radio City Music Hall, the Great Hall of the People in China, Kremlin State Palace in Moscow, the US Capitol Building, Fox Theatre in Detroit and the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles.
These artists have also toured as lead performers with Riverdance and Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance, been soloists on PBS Special's, shared the stage with Bono, and have recorded with Ronnie Wood (Rolling Stones) and been chosen by Sting to perform for his exclusive private parties.
The sound the band creates is best described as eclectic, where traditional Irish music, Celtic music, folk music, world music, jazz music, country music and popular music all come together to give rise to a very unique and multi-faceted sound.
If you want to see and hear what Ireland's traditions of music, song & dance look and sound like in the hands of some of the most talented young performers in the world then don't miss the opportunity to get to see this sensational act. The future of Ireland's culture is undoubtedly in safe hands with The Young Irelanders.
“Polished and stunning....”
-– Irish Examiner
