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Cityfolk presents The Chieftains
By Khalid Moss Staff Writer
With music as crisp and bubbly as a pint freshly poured Irish ale, it’s hard to believe The Chieftains have been making music for more than 40 years.
Founded by multi-instrumentalist Paddy Moloney in 1962, The Chieftains were one of the first bands to take Irish traditional music worldwide and they continue to be Ireland’s premier musical ambassadors.
February 2009 marks 35 years of touring in North America for the group. On Saturday, March 7, Paddy Moloney and The Chieftains return to Dayton for Cityfolk’s Celtic Music Series at the Dayton Masonic Center, 525 W. Riverview Ave.
Cityfolk director of programs, Dave Barber, said The Chieftain have been a shot in the arm for his arts organization.
“When we started our Celtic Music Series back in the ‘80s, The Chieftains helped it become the most successful series we have,” Barber said. “But now they’ve gotten so big and collaborated with so many different artists, they’ve transcended the genre of Celtic music altogether.”
The Chieftains have been nominated for the Grammy 19 times and have taken six statues back to the Emerald Isle. But success hasn’t stunted the band’s growth. Frontman Moloney said The Chieftains are constantly tinkering with their brand to make it more inclusive.
“Beyond the Celtic-Scottish connection we focused on last year, we plan on giving everyone a taste of the overall influence Celtic music has had internationally,” Moloney said. “In particular, we’ll be previewing our upcoming project related to the Celtic-Mexican connection.”
HOW TO GO What: Cityfolk 2008-2009 Celtic Series Who: Paddy Moloney and the Chieftains When: Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m. How Much: Reserved single tickets $55, $40, $30 call Cityfolk Box Office (937) 496-3863. Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2167 or kmoss@DaytonDailyNews.com.
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