The Artist Series Presents CELTIC THUNDER 10/9

"Heritage" is the all-new Celtic Thunder show that focuses entirely on their Celtic and Irish roots. The hit Irish and Scottish male pop vocal group, has been dazzling audiences worldwide and will soon be dazzling Jacksonville when the group returns to the Times Union Center's Moran Theater on Sunday, October 9th at 7:00 PM for one performance only.

With sales surpassing one million combined CD and DVD units and almost half a million show tickets, the entertaining Celtic Thunder pay homage to the musical culture of Ireland during their North American Fall tour Heritage. In support of their most recent Public Television Special of the same name, the acclaimed show will crisscross the U.S. enthralling fans in 45 cities this Fall - with one stop in Jacksonville.

"The Celtic Thunder Heritage Tour" promises to deliver stirring and show-stopping performances in the tradition of their previous releases (Celtic Thunder: The Show, Act Two, Take Me Home, It's Entertainment and Christmas), with Celtic Thunder returning to their distinct Irish roots. The tour features performances by fan-favorites - each with their own unique stage personas - Ryan Kelly, Keith Harkin, Neil Byrne and George Donaldson, along with the newest member of the ensemble, Emmet Cahill. The inspired collection of songs includes Emmet Cahill performing the sweet and tranquil "Kindred Spirits", the toe-tapping ensemble "A Place In The Choir", and Keith Harkin's version of the romantic ballad "The Dutchman," and a Keith/Neil duet of the the Thin Lizzy classic "Whiskey In The Jar," to name a few. In addition to these fan favorites Celtic Thunder will be adding never before seen numbers such as the Gaelic "Dualaman", and the nostalgic hit "Summer In Dublin", Steve Earle's "Galway Girl" and the Grammy award-winning "Everybody's Talking At Me" amongst others.

Since the airing of their first Public Television special in 2008, Celtic Thunder consistently remains one of the most popular musical acts for the network. In addition to their impressive sales stats of selling over one million units combined, their official YouTube channel, "Thunder Tube" has received nearly 18 million upload views since its inception in 2008. Celtic Thunder had the distinct honor of performing for President Obama at The White House's St. Patrick's Day celebration in 2009, and they also opened New York City's famed St. Patrick's Day Parade on 5th Avenue two consecutive years in a row (2008 & 2009). In addition to appearing in five hugely successful Public Television specials and their multiple appearances on QVC, Celtic Thunder has also performed on Fox & Friends, Today Show, CBS Early Show's Saturday Second Cup Café and numerous regional shows in major cities across America. Of their live performances, The Virginian-Pilot noted, "no matter what they tackle they do it with ‘beaucoup' energy" and The New York Times described the group as "a Fab Five peddling Celtic stylings."

CELTIC THUNDER "HERITAGE" will be performed at the TIMES UNION CENTER'S MORAN THEATER Sunday, October 9, 2011 for one performance only. Tickets range in price from $47.00 to $107.00 AT (904) 632-3373 OR ORDER ONLINE: WWW.ARTISTSERIESJAX.ORG. Discounts are available for groups of 10+ or 20+ by calling (904) 632-3228.

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