Official Celtic Woman Newsletter - December 2008

December, 2008, Volume 14  Isle of Hope tour dates – round one of tickets now on sale! Construction, rehearsals and pre-production are well under way for the Celtic Woman Isle of Hope tour. Come and experience Celtic Woman's most magical production yet, featuring brand-new renditions of 'Fields of Gold' and 'Have I Told You Lately That I Love You,' as well as an original anthem by Brendan Graham, writer of 'You Raise Me Up.' Musical Director David Downes has composed stunning new music for the 19 member ensemble featuring the wonderful voices of Celtic Woman: Chloë, Lisa, Lynn and Alex and the energetic musical inventiveness of Celtic violinist, Máiréad. The show will also feature cornerstone favorites such as 'The Sky and the Dawn and the Sun,','Danny Boy,' and 'Spanish Lady,' among others. The Isle Of Hope tour will dazzle the eye, enchant the ear and stimulate both the mind and the heart. Click here for tour dates and information on how to get your tickets to the show. We cannot wait to share this musical experience with all of you! To see the complete tour listings for the Isle of Hope, simply click here You'll find everything from dates to venues to supporting PBS stations and of course, ticket purchasing links. Alternatively, you can visit the official Ticketmaster site. A Great Big Thank You To All Those Who Contributed To www.celticwomanforum.com's Fundraising for Irish Charity, GOAL Celtic Woman forum director, Mr. Rich Ropes, has informed us that the fans raised a staggering collective sum of nearly US$3,000 this year in the name of Celtic Woman for the Irish charity GOAL. We were incredibly moved by our fans' commitment to social responsibility. Your love and dedication have always shone through and this kind gesture is yet another example of the magnificent people that surround Celtic Woman. We would not be where we are without you. Well done and thank you to each and every one of you! Orla is taking a break from Celtic Woman Celtic Woman Gallery As many of you know already, Orla has decided to take a full time break from touring with Celtic Woman to spend time with her family and to focus on recording a new solo album; therefore, Orla will not appear in our Isle of Hope Tour in 2009. We are very excited to announce our wonderful Celtic Woman, Alex Sharpe, will be touring full time with the group. At this time, we would like to thank Orla for her contribution to Celtic Woman over the last four years. We know Orla will be missed by Celtic Woman fans as much as she will be missed by us. We wish her every success in her solo pursuits, and we look forward to working with Orla in the future. Celtic Woman's The Greatest Journey No.1 on the Billboard World Music Charts That's right. Thanks to you,new release 'The Greatest Journey' is now Number 1 on the Billboard World Music Chart! We are delighted with the public response to the album... If you have not had the chance to listen to it yet, go to your nearest Target store and pick up a copy of A Celtic Family Christmas, or buy it online from amazon. We promise you will not be disappointed with these classic yuletide melodies, just in time for Christmas! Lisa Has Launched Her Blog! Tour Dates As you may remember from our last newsletter, the girls were working on reigniting a bit of life back into their online journals. In an effort to keep you all in touch, Lisa has created her very own Blogspot just this month! You can find her entries by following the blog link from her new website: here Keep those peepers peeled for updates from the other girls early next year!   Celtic Woman on The Bonnie Hunt Show As part of their promotional tour for the Isle of Hope, Celtic Woman recently performed the song Carol of the Bells from their Christmas CD, "A Celtic Family Christmas", on The Bonnie Hunt Show. Click here to watch the wonderful performance. Christmas Lights of Christmas Pipes Have we got you intrigued yet? Well, all we know is that we certainly were when were received this astounding video from the lovely Ted, a fan who set his Christmas lights to the tune of Celtic Woman's Christmas Pipes this year. Great job, Ted! Now you have to teach us how to do that. For a complete video of the highly entertaining light sequence, please click here The perfect Christmas Gifts… For those of you that have yet to find the perfect gift for your loved ones, why not give the gift of music? Celtic Woman has an array of albums that are sure to entertain everyone in the family. Or if you are a fan of Celtic and folk music in general, we have one of the most extensive collections of Irish artists in the world and will ship anywhere! Visit us online at www.celticcollections.comHere is what one fan had to say… 'Your Greatest Journey DVD is more than I hoped for.  While it contains songs/performances from your past DVDs, it presents many of them in a slightly different way, and the interspersed shots of Ireland add a wonderful dimension'.  Bob Hargrove – Arlington, VA That's all, folks. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Delightful Start to the New Year. We'll be in touch again at the end of January, when there will only be just weeks to go until the Isle of Hope Tour kick-off. We hope you are as excited as us; it's going to be a great one! www.celticwoman.com celtic woman · Hatch Lane, Celtic Mews · Dublin · Dublin · 2 subscribe    •     unsubscribe    •     send to a friend    •     preferences    •     report spam

Orla Fallon Leaves Celtic Woman

Orla Fallon has decided to pursue a solo career, and will begin working on a new solo album next year. Orla will depart from Celtic Woman to pursue her solo endeavors, as well as to spend more quality time with her family. Alex Sharpe will permanently replace Orla, beginning with upcoming "Isle of Hope" tour.

We wish Orla Fallon all the best with the recording of her new album, and in the launching her solo career!

Take a look at this great tribute video of Alex Sharpe, recently uploaded on YouTube.

Celtic Woman 2008 Christmas Show to Make PBS Debut on Dec. 8th

PBS will debut a brand new Celtic Woman Christmas Spectacular on Monday, December 8th!

Here is a video performance from the new show - Meav is featured in this show, so she likely rejoined the group for this Christmas Special. Lynn Hilary is the permanent soloist with the group, and will represent for all performances on the 2009 U.S. Tour, "Isle of Hope". Alex White will alternate with Orla Fallon on "Isle of Hope".

I will release Celtic Woman soloist changes, either temporary or long term, if and when they should occur.

Official Celtic Woman Newsletter - November 2008

November, 2008, Volume 14  Happy Holidays!   With the festive season now in full swing, we at Celtic Woman would like to thank all of our fans for their support. Without you, what we do would never be as special!   We have a great lineup with all the trimmings for you this month, starting with…   US Appearances All Week Long! If you have been keeping up with our website and social networking sites, you probably already know that the girls are doing a state-wide promotional campaign in the US for their latest album and DVD release, The Greatest Journey Essential Collection. From San Diego to Atlanta to New York to Boston to Baton Rouge, Celtic Woman has every talk show covered so you can tune in and watch! See the complete listing of all states and dates Watch The Greatest Journey on PBS Celtic Woman Gallery If you haven't been able to get your copy of the Greatest Journey Essential Collection yet, we have a special PBS lineup just for you! Grab your friends, family, some popcorn and sit down to an hour of blissful music that will warm your soul on this cold winter month! Click here for state-wide PBS listings   Alex to be part of 2009 Isle of Hope tour As many of you already know, Our newest Celtic Woman, Alex White, will be joining the girls for the 2009 Isle of Hope Tour. We are incredibly excited and hope that you can all have the pleasure of experiencing first-hand the magnificent talent she brings to the show. While some tour dates went on sale in Mid-November, the majority of tickets will go on sale to the public from December 12th. Don't miss out on the chance to see Celtic Woman's biggest tour yet! Click here to see the Isle of Hope tour dates   Blog from the Road Tour Dates The girls have been in a whirlwind of activity over the past year, leaving little time for them to keep you all as updated as they'd like. Because they want each and every one of you to get all the inside scoop of life on the road, they will be reviving their website blogs this month! Keep checking the Celtic Woman website for updates, or join us on Twitter, Facebook or iLike to receive immediate alerts on all Celtic Woman news. Celtic Woman Performance at Laureus Awards in Beijing, China We would like to congratulate Alex, Chloe, Lisa, Lyn and Mairead on their stellar performance of "You Raise Me Up" at The Laureus Sports Awards in Beijing, China. The girls got a phenomenal response from the Chinese public and really look forward to returning to China sometime in the future. A Celtic Family Christmas Album Get in gear for the holidays with our exclusive Target compilation, "A Celtic Family Christmas". Featuring Celtic Woman and The High Kings, it is sure to get you in just the right mood to pour some eggnog and start decorating your Christmas tree!   Or why not listen and watch the girls in all their holiday splendour on A Christmas Celebration DVD?   Click here to buy the album from amazon Click here to buy A Christmas Celebration from Celtic Collections The Greatest Journey Essential Collection: Listen & Buy Still looking for the perfect stocking filler? Well, look no more, because The Greatest Journey Essential Collection CD and DVD have got you covered this Christmas. Featuring a beautiful selection of the girls' most beloved classics, along with the behind-the-scenes documentary "The Story So Far", the collection would make the perfect gift for any Celtic Woman fan. Buy the album on the Celtic Collections website And if you've just got too many Celtic Woman fans to please, then have a look at the Celtic Woman Official Store   That's all... That's all from us, don't forget to check our website for updates throughout the month. Stay tuned for special Christmas newsletter later this month, we've got some lovely surprises in store! Wishing you the most delightful start to the holiday season,   The Celtic Woman Team   celtic woman · Hatch Lane, Celtic Mews · Dublin · Dublin · 2 subscribe    •     unsubscribe    •     send to a friend    •     preferences    •     report spam