The Peru Gazette

Architects of a bold new Irish musical landscape for over 25 years, the renowned Irish band LÚNASA performs on Sunday, March 9 at 4:00 pm at the Strand Theater in Plattsburgh, New York.  Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival honoring the Irish god Lugh, Lúnasa was formed in 1997 with members of some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade.  From the start, the band’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped the boundaries of traditional Irish music and energized audiences the world over.  An early review from Folk Roots magazine described the band as an “Irish music dream team.” 

More critical acclaim followed, The Irish Echo describing the band as the “the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet.” MOJO magazine named the band “the new gods of Irish music,” adding that “nobody since the Bothies has wielded such a thrilling rhythmic underlay.” Billboard raved that “anybody who listens can’t help but find them contagious.” Having since sold over a quarter of a million records and performed over 2,500 shows across 36 countries, Lunasa has won multiple awards and become one of the most influential bands in the history of traditional Irish music.

Reserved-seating tickets are available online at strandcenter.org or in person at the Strand Center for the Arts box office during regular business hours (open Wednesday through Saturday). For further information, please telephone 518-293-7613, e-mail ambrown.hillholl@gmail.com, or visit hillandhollowmusic.org.