Leahy delivers Celtic music to the masses
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Celtic outfit Leahy --an act comprised of nine siblings--likes to plan ahead, as evidenced by a tour itinerary that stretches from this summer well into next year.
The Canadian group's schedule begins with a handful of July, August and September dates throughout Ontario and the Midwest, many of which are set to take place at Irish and Celtic festivals. A headlining theater run follows, with dates stretching from early October into late February.
The outing will support the group's forthcoming third album, a not-yet-named set that is slated to surface in late summer or early fall, according to Leahy's official website.
The Leahy siblings--Denise (vocals, guitar, piano), Siobheann (bass, fiddle, vocals), Donnell (fiddle), Maria (guitar, fiddle, vocals), Frank (drums, fiddle), Agnes (piano, fiddle), Doug (fiddle), Erin (keys, fiddle) and Angus (fiddle)--broke through on the Canadian music scene with their 1997 self-titled debut. The set garnered the group awards in the Best Instrumental Group and Best New Group categories at the 1997 Juno Awards (the Canadian equivalent of the GRAMMY® Awards), and peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard World Music Charts in 1998.
The group's popularity ballooned when it signed on as the opening act for fellow Canadian musician Shania Twain during her 1998/1999 world tour. The group also appeared on two of Twain's 1999 television specials.
Leahy's future plans include a live DVD and a sheet-music booklet of its arrangements that will include traditional Celtic pieces found on the group's self-titled debut and original compositions found on its sophomore set, 2001's "Lakefield." No release date has been set for either project.
July 2003
26 - Bouctouche, New Brunswick - Le Pays De La Sagouine
August 2003
4 - North Bay, Ontario - Heritage Festival
9, 10 - St. Paul, MN - Minnesota Irish Fest
15 - Havelock, Ontario - Country Jamboree
16, 17 - Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Irish Fest
September 2003
9 - London, Ontario - Western Fairgrounds
13 - Chicago, WI - Celtic Fest
19 - Owen Sound, Ontario - Celtic Festival
27 - Saint Catharine's, Ontario - Brock Centre for the Arts
October 2003
2 - Brantford, Ontario - Sanderson Centre
4 - Oakville, Ontario - Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
5, 6 - Markham, Ontario - Markham Theatre
7 - Erie, PA - Mercyhurst College
8 - Warren, PA - To be announced
10, 11 - Storrs, CT - Jorgenson Auditorium
12 - York, PA - Strand Capitol P.A.C.
13 - New Wilmington, PA - Orr Auditorium
15 - Worcester, MA - Mechanics Hall
16 - Troy, NY - Troy Savings Bank Hall
17 - Boston, MA - Berklee P.A.C.
18 - New London, CT - Garde Arts Center
19 - Orono, ME - Hutchins Concert Hall
21 - Burlington, VT - Flynn Theatre
22 - Keene, NH - Colonial Theatre
24 - New Brunswick, NY - State Theatre
25 - Rockville, MD - Montgomery Community College
26 - Martinsville, VA - Piedmont Arts Center
28 - Richmond, VA - Carpenter Center
29, 30 - Hampton, VA - American Theatre
31 - Harrisonburg, VA - Wilson Auditorium
November 2003
1, 2 - Wilmington, NC - Thalian Hall
4, 5 - Asheville, NC - Diana Wortham Theatre
6 - Raleigh, NC - N.C. State University
7 - Morganton, NC - Morganton Municipal Auditorium
8 - Atlanta, GA - Ferst Theatre
12 - Jacksonville, FL - Times Union Theatre
13 - Melbourne, FL - Maxwell King Center
28 - Trois Rivieres, Quebec - Salle J. Antonio Thompson
December 2003
2 - Granby, Quebec - Palace de Granby
3 - Sherbrooke, Quebec - Centre Culturel de Universite Sherbrooke
5 - Drummondville, Quebec - Crop. du Centre Culturel
6 - Joliette, Quebec - Centre Culturel
9 - St. Foy, Quebec - Salle Albert Rosseau
11 - Chicoutimi, Quebec - Theatre du Saguenay
January 2004
25 - Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre
27 - Tacoma, WA - Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
28 - Eugene, OR - Hult Center
29 - Medford, OR - Craterian P.A.C.
30 - San Rafael, CA - Marin Center
31 - Turlock Community Auditorium
February 2004
3 - San Luis Obispo, CA - Chris Cohan Theatre
4 - La Jolla, CA - University of California at San Diego
5 - Malibu, CA - Smothers Theatre
6 - Pasadena, CA - Caltech's Beckman Auditorium
7 - Torrance, CA - Marsee Auditorium
8 - Lancaster, CA - Lancaster P.A.C.
10 - Palm Springs, CA - Anneburg Theatre
12 - Prescott, AZ - Yavapai College Performing Hall
13 - Chandler, AZ - Chandler Center for the Arts
14 - Santa Fe, NM - Lensic Theatre
15 - Alto, NM - Spencer Theatre
17 - Topeka, KS - Topeka P.A.C
19 - Madison, WI - Madison Civic Center
20 - Oshkosh, WI - Oshkosh Opera House
21 - Green Bay, WI - Weidner Center
22 - Davenport, IA - River Center for the Performing Arts
24 - Henderson, KY - Fine Arts Center
26 - Tiffin, OH - Ritz Theatre for the Performing Arts
27 - Springfield, OH - Kuss Auditorium
29 - Ann Arbor, MI - Hill Auditorium
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