www.ARCelts.com -- Please note new website address!
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For more information, contact: Peggy Loyd
920-8534 cell/voicemail
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Traditional Irish Band Teada in Concert
Little Rock (May 9, 2005) – The Arkansas Celtic Music Society will present its final concert of the spring 2005 season with traditional Irish music band, Teada, performing at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2005 at Sesame’s Restaurant, 3 Rahling Circle in west Little Rock. Admission is $15.00 with tickets available at the door.
In just three short years, Teada has exploded onto the international touring circuit, capturing the imagination of many with a creative and spontaneous musical approach. Teada preserves the intricacies of a traditional art form within a contemporary band context. Having first come to attention through an appearance on the innovative Irish television series, Flosc, in 2001, Teada went on to undertake highly successful tours of the United States, Finland and Germany throughout their initial two years as a band. The following year, 2003, saw audiences hearing for the first time, an expanded 5-member line-up featuring accordionist Paul Finn from Laois. The re-release of Teada’s debut album worldwide later in the year by US label, Green Linnet, saw the band being awarded the prestigious “Best Traditional Newcomers 2003” award from Irish Music Magazine. Last year brought extensive touring throughout Ireland, the United States, Canada, Austria, Portugal and the United Kingdom, with audiences hearing material from Teada’s stunning new album. After headline performances at all the major US Irish/Celtic festivals over the summer months, and a visit to Germany in October, the band has most recently welcomed Sligo flute-player, Damien Stenson, to the line-up.
The current members of Teada are: Oisin Mac Diarmada, from Sligo – fiddle/vocals; Paul Finn, from Laois – accordion; Damien Stenson, from Sligo – flute/whistle; Sean McElwain, from Monaghan – guitar/bouzouki; and Tristan Rosenstock, from Dublin – bodhran (the Irish drum).
Performing with Teada at the concert will be local Irish step dancers Amanda Warner, Sheridan, Ar., from the Mayer School of Irish Dance in Chicago, Il., and Lauren Jensen, Sherwood, Ar., from the O’Donovan School of Irish Dance in Little Rock, Ar.
The Arkansas Celtic Music Society (ACMS) is a not-for-profit, 501(c) 3 organization, which produces concerts of Celtic music, sponsors free traditional Celtic music sessions at venues in Little Rock and Hot Springs Village, and Celtic music workshops in central Arkansas. Visit the new official ACMS website at: www.ARCelts.com.
For more information about the Teada concert or the Arkansas Celtic Music Society, call (501) 602-5508 or visit www.ARCelts.com. For more information about the Irish band Teada, visit www.teada.com.
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