ELMER, NJ, February 12, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Celtic firebrands have a special place in the annals of popular music, and in the hearts of the American public. Solas, a Gaelic word meaning "light," heads the list of groups that set the stage blazing wherever they perform. The acclaimed band will bring their artistry to the stage of Appel Farm Arts and Music Center on Saturday, March 7 at 8:00 PM. A blending of traditional Celtic music with contemporary influences gives Solas a unique sound that is heralded by critics and audiences around the world:
"The finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced...combines a deep empathy for the wild grace of traditional music with a savvy understanding of modern arrangement, creating a remarkably contemporary and timeless sound that led them immediately to Celtic superstardom." - The Boston Globe
Now entering their second decade, Solas features a lineup of accomplished musicians: Seamus Egan (flute, tenor banjo, mandolin, whistle, guitar and bodhran), Winifred Horan (fiddle), Mick McAuley (accordion and concertina), Eamon McElholm (guitar and keyboards) and Mairead Phelan (vocals). The internationally celebrated supergroup has captured the hearts and ears of fans all around the globe with their blend of Celtic traditional, folk and country melodies, bluesy sometimes jazz-inspired improvisations and global rhythms. Solas has played at all the major folk festivals, across America in performing arts centers and around the world from Dublin to Moscow.
"Solas has electrified crowds everywhere it has played; it's an Irish traditional band bearing all the marks of greatness." -The Wall Street Journal
A Conversation with Solas
Hosted by WXPN and Folk Alley personality Gene Shay, members of Solas will discuss the influences, both contemporary and traditional, on their work in a discussion in the Appel Farm Theater an hour prior to the show.
Sample the Bounty of Salem County
A pre-concert reception featuring a buffet from Scarpinato's catering, and a wide sampling of beverages, is offered beginning a 6:00 PM prior to the Solas concert at Appel Farm. Patrons are invited to bring their own instruments and voice for an impromptu Irish music session to kick off the St. Patrick's Day season. The reception venue is located a short walking distance from the Appel Farm Theater.
Tickets
Tickets to Solas are $26.50, the Conversation and Concert $36.50, and Sample the Bounty of Salem County $45. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.appelfarm.org or by calling Appel Farm at (800) 394-1211. Patrons with hearing or speech disabilities may call TRS (800) 852-7899 or dial 711. Appel Farm is accessible to patrons with disabilities. Individuals requiring assistance should contact the venue at (856) 358-2472.
Location
Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ 08318 Centrally located in Salem County, Appel Farm is a picturesque and convenient drive from Cherry Hill, Philadelphia, Wilmington and many areas of southern New Jersey.
Appel Farm Arts and Music Center is a non-profit regional arts center serving audiences, artists, and students. Programs include a residential summer arts camp, concerts, family matinees, a major outdoor music festival, and classes for children and adults, outreach in New Jersey public schools and a conference center. More information about Appel Farm can be found at http://www.appelfarm.org or by calling (856) 358-2472.
These programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding sources include corporations, foundations and individual contributions by friends, Trustees and alumni of Appel Farm. Sample the Bounty of Salem County program is funded in part by the South Jersey Tourism Corporation by funding from the NJ Office of Travel and Tourism.
About Appel Farm Arts and Music Center
Appel Farm's mission is "to provide people of all ages, cultures and economic backgrounds with a supportive, cooperative environment in which to explore the fine and performing arts." The philosophy of the Center encompasses the belief that the arts are an exciting and essential part of the learning process, and that artistic talent is innate and waiting to be developed in every person.
Contact us at marketing@appelfarm.org or 856-358-2472
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