Ireland’s Caladh Nua will bring traditional Celtic music “with plenty of flair and lots of musical imagination” (Irish Music Magazine) to Tryon Fine Arts Center on Sunday, March 9 at 4 p.m.

Caladh Nua (pronounced: Coll-ah Noo-ah) is a tightly-knit, vibrant and talented band with its origins deeply rooted in the south-eastern counties of Ireland. Comprised of five versatile musicians and singers playing a wide selection of instruments – from banjo to fiddle, guitar to bodhrán and tin whistle to button accordion the band leads their listeners on a musical escapade through a sound-scape of their own creation.  Performing a vast repertoire of haunting songs and evocative tunes, the band captures the essential qualities of traditional Irish music and balances them finely with an innovative contemporary styling.

Through a series of international tours and festivals across the globe, in cities such as Paris, Vienna, Copenhagen, Berlin, Mumbai and Vancouver, Caladh Nua has cast a uniquely captivating net of Irish music and song to an ever receptive and increasing worldwide audience.

Caladh Nua appears at Tryon Fine Arts Center during their three-week debut American Tour of seven states.  The concert is the third in the Main Stage season sponsored by Millard & Company.  WNCW radio is the media sponsor.

After the concert and for an additional fee, patrons are invited to “raise a pint” at a post-show reception for the band.  Tickets for the performance and the post-show party are available online at www.tryonarts.org or by calling 828-859-8322.

Photo: Caladh Nua, meaning “new harbor” or “new haven,” sails through Tryon on Sunday, March 9, 2014 during their three week tour in the US.

American Public Radio endorses this five-piece band saying, “What a terrific, young band! We suspect they are going to be around a long time!”

Tickets are available online at www.tryonarts.org or by calling 828-859-8322.

– article submitted by
Marianne Carruth