The Elders in Concert April 24, 2009

The Irish American Heritage Center is pleased to welcome The Elders in concert for one night only this April. They will promote their new album, Gael Day.

Since forming in 1998, The Elders have brought their musical mix of powerful vocals, amped-up roots rock, blazing instrumentals and first-rate songwriting to festivals, pubs and theaters throughout the United States and Ireland.

The band creates original music that transcends the stereotypical notion of Celtic music and delivers it with passion and fire. Their songs are funny, political and cultural, with themes of poverty, civil war, family bonds, spirituality, love and friendship. They weave stories of people, places and events; some distant, some recent, some real and some imagined.

The Elders are fronted by charismatic Irishman, Ian Byrne from County Wicklow, Ireland, and backed by a group of Kansas City musicians, including guitarist Steve Phillips, bassist Norm Dahlor, violinist Brent Hoad, drummer Tommy Sutherland and keyboardist Joe Miquelon. All are well-known veteran musicians having played in numerous bands before forming The Elders.

The concert is Friday, April 24 at 8pm and tickets are $20. To purchase tickets, call the IAHC at 773-282-7035, ext 10.

Official Website: http://www.irish-american.org