Celtic Thunder Returns to PBS

Teresa Conner
Last year thousands of Americans and Canadians became instant fans of Celtic Thunder, an entertaining music group from Ireland. Following in the footsteps of the highly successful Celtic Woman (created by the same producer, Sharon Browne), Celtic Thunder is a coming together of five individuals ranging in age from mid-teens to early forties residing in Ireland and Scotland. Their musical sounds and styles range from traditional Celtic melodies to contemporary sensations. Assisting Celtic Thunder is famed Irish composer, Phil Coulter.

Beginning June 1st, 2009, WLIW in New York City will have this new program available to all participating PBS stations and affiliates for use in their summer [June] pledge drives.

Recorded live at the Casino Rama Entertainment Centre in Ontario, Canada, Take Me Home will feature brand new recordings (A Working Man, Every Breath You Take, You Raise Me Up and more) as well as some favorites (Heartbreaker, Ireland's Call, The Island and others) from their first program (Celtic Thunder: The Show) and two albums (Celtic Thunder: The Show and Act Two).

The new CD and DVD of this special will be available at retail locations, both online and off, on July 14th, 2009. Contact your local PBS station for air times and dates.

Sources:
Official email from Celtic Thunder Street Team
Official Celtic Thunder Message Board

Published by Teresa Conner

Teresa, 28, is a freelance web designer, book blogger, aspiring author, poet, and environmentalist.  View profile

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  • Marie Lethbridge11/10/2009

    I love CELTIC THUNDER their music is the best celtic music. the Irish songs realy grab me and send me out of this world. friendship%2C love %26 prayers to the LADS%2C all the musicians%2C the set-up crew%2C Sharon %26 Phil

  • Katie Herring9/9/2009

    Oh my god! Celtic thunder has done it again. This has to be the best album that they have ever done. All of the guys sound amazing including Damian who has outdone himself. The songs that he does for the cd and dvd are amazing. He has an amazing voice.

  • TERRI8/8/2009

    On PBS, the bald headed man sang a song about walking 500 miles and another 500 miles to be with you and I cannot find those lyrics anywhere. What is the title of that song?

  • Marcie Kelly5/30/2009

    Are they going to be in Georgia, or Florida??? I didn't getto see them the last time! Even my 10y.o. granddaughter like them! My granddaughter, that was born 4 May 2009 stops crying and listens to the drums!! Wonderful talent.

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