The Flying Monkey Performance Center presents an evening with The Celts on Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 PM.  Best known for their PBS special “Christmas with The Celts”, their new show highlights the Irish roots of American music. Tickets for this concert start at $39.
Famed stars of PBS’s Christmas with The Celts special are touring behind a new production fitting for the St. Patrick’s season in New England.   They are exploring the Irish roots in American music with their spirited live show.
The Celts share the stage with a diverse range of special guests and artists including Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh of Altan, Irish singer Cathy Jordan of Dervish, Riverdance piper Ivan Goff, and Braveheart/Titanic piper Eric Rigler, just to name a few.
Multi-instrumentalist and founder Ric Blair leads an ensemble of world class musicians playing uilleann pipes, Irish whistles, banjo, mandolin, bass, drums and the always crowd pleasing Irish step dancers.
When asked about their musical style Blair says, “I’m proud of my Irish and Scottish roots, but I am equally proud of my American music roots. So, our music has become a product of blending the two.” Blair credits the group’s popularity to their melding of modern American songs and sounds with organic Celtic instruments.
That hybrid sound and historical evolutionary process from the roots of Celtic-American immigrants to today’s most popular music is also fully depicted in the band’s new production entitled Roots of Great American Music. This high energy production demonstrates how Irish music influenced the development of American bluegrass, country, and pop music.
Fans of their annual Christmas with The Celts show in Plymouth are sure to love this post St. Pattys Celtic celebration.
Tickets for The Celts are $39, and $49 for premier seating.  For more information on upcoming shows, or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 603-536-2551 or go online at www.flyingmonkeyNH.com.