Featuring:
Oisín Mac Diarmada -producer/ fiddle,
Joe Mc Gowan - narration,
Sean Mc Elwain -guitar/banjo,
Tristan Rosenstock - bodhrán
Cathie Ryan - Vocals,
Gráinne Hambley - Irish Harp,
Tommy Martin - uilleann pipes,
plus Irish Dancers
Powerful irish music and dance, emotive vocals atmospherically
combined with narrative and engaging photographic slide show
ABOUT IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA
Following a much-heralded December 2005 tour, which sold out in most cities,
Irish Christmas in America returns to the US this December with a spellbinding
presentation of seasonal Irish cultural traditions. Featuring Oisín
Mac Diarmada, Seán McElwain and Tristan Rosenstock of award-winning
traditional Irish group Téada, along with leading Irish-American
vocalist Cathie Ryan, the show is given an historical context with an
engaging narrative from noted folklorist and author Joe McGowan. The magic
of the Irish harp and uilleann pipes from leading exponents Gráinne
Hambly and Tommy Martin is augmented by the rhythmic pulse of local Irish
step dancers and in selected venues, an evocative photographic slide show.
Mingling ancient traditions with the contemporary artistry of some of
Ireland's finest performers, the enchanting Irish Christmas in America
show brings the spirit of Christmas on a distinctively Irish journey throughout
America..
"Best Traditional Newcomers" -Irish Music
Magazine 
"Teada emerges as one of the most exciting traditional young Irish
bands, featuring an All Ireland Fiddle Champion. Téada, which means
"strings" in the Irish language, prove their namesake on fiddle,
guitar, bouzouki, concertina, accordion and bodhran. The Irish Voice reports,
"this is a band to watch out for."
"Téada's characteristic lively blend of instrumentals and
vocals in the traditional Irish idiom has seen the band evolve into the
busiest touring act in the traditional music scene in recent times. Having
first come to attention through an appearance on the innovative Irish
television series, Flosc, in 2001, Téada has since gone on to capture
the imagination of many thoughout the world with a creative and spontaneous
musical approach, seeking to capture the intricicies of traditional artform
within a contemporary band context." www.ceolproductions.com/teada.html
 Latest
News:
· Téada welcome Sligo flute-player, Damien
Stenson, to the band
In just three short years, Téada has exploded onto the international
touring circuit, capturing the imagination of many with a creative and
spontaneous musical approach, seeking to capture the intricacies of 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, Téada 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 Téada’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.
recently welcomed
Sligo flute-player, Damien Stenson, to the line-up.
Detailed general and promoter’s information is available
from the website: www.teada.com
Press Quotes
Teada … appears determined to take the Irish Music world
by storm.
Genevieve Williams, Dirty Linen (US Folk Magazine), August/September 2004
The band clearly enjoys playing for an audience and knows
how to connect with them. For such a young group, this is both remarkable
and refreshing.
Earle Hitchner, Irish Echo (US Newspaper), September 2004
Teada are a tight, traditional Irish band with something quite intangible
to separate them from the rest, and if there is a better new band on the
Emerald Isle, then they must be very, very good.
Mike J. Wilson, Edinburgh Evening News (Scottish Newspaper), April 2003
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