BRATTLEBORO-On Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. Cherish the Ladies presents their Celtic Christmas program — a festive, family-friendly concert featuring their signature sound on classic carols such as “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “The First Noel,” and “Silent Night” at the Latchis Theatre.
Each piece is arranged to highlight their Celtic instrumentation, harmonies, and step dancing that has characterized their performances for four decades. This tradition has inspired four albums: On Christmas Night (chosen by the The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and USA Today as one of the top Christmas Albums of the year), A Star in the East, Christmas in Ireland, and Christmas Live from County Clare.
The concert features Joanie Madden on flute, whistles, and vocals; Mirella Murray on accordion; Nollaig Casey on fiddle; Hannah Collins on piano; Mary Coogan on guitar; and Cheryl Prashker on percussion. Joining them on lead vocals and guitar are Kate Purcell, Don Stiffe, and Bruce Foley.
This year’s lineup of step dancers features World Champion James Greenan, principal lead dancer of Riverdance; and two-time World Champion Tyler Schwartz.
“Grammy-nominated Cherish the Ladies has blazed a trail for women in the once male-dominated Irish music scene,” said organizers in a news release.
Tickets for “A Celtic Christmas Celebration” range from $35 to $55. For tickets, visit bit.ly/843-cherish.
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