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

"Isle of Hope" Celtic Woman U.S. Tour Schedule Announced

Celtic Woman will debut a new show titled "Isle of Hope" for 2009!

The group will break the new show in the United States, it would appear. They have released their 2009 U.S. Tour schedule on their website.

I will release the tour dates and venues over the next week. Celtic Woman "Isle of Hope" will likely be coming to a venue near you, so stay tuned!

New German Celtic Woman Website Has Launched

A brand new Celtic Woman website has been launched, this time in German.

Check it out here.

Official Celtic Woman Newsletter - October 2008

October, 2008, Volume 13  Hello to everyone Europe treated the Celtic Woman ladies very kindly this Fall, with standing ovations and sell-out shows all across the board.  We want to thank all our fans for showing such strong support for our show.  The girls all had an amazing time and throroughly enjoyed every last performance.  And for those of you who didn't get a chance to experience the show, not to worry, we will be back soon with an even greater show just for you! We've gotten some fantastic feedback and fanmail from you all, and just thought it would be great to share some of your lovely comments with the rest of the Celtic Woman fans: Last Saturday I saw Celtic Woman in concert for the first time at Philipshalle Dusseldorf. Thank you so much for this wonderful evening, I don't know how many times I had tears in my eyes! In my life I have visited more than 150 concerts but the voices of Celtic Woman are the best I've ever heard on stage. I hope that they will return soon! –Christian Niestrath, Germany I went to your show in Salzburg yesterday with my wife and would like to say THANK YOU! What you do is really great.With your music and especially your voices you touched not only our hearts but our souls too! -Sabine and Manfred, Germany In the meantime, it looks like magic is in the air… New pictures from performance at Japan's 21st JAL Kyoto Otobutai 2008 Check out some absolutely captivating pictures of the girls performing at the premier music event, which was held in September.   Lynn, Chloe, Máiréad, Alex and Órla were honoured to have the opportunity to perform at the majestic Byodo-in Temple, also one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites. Click here for slideshow Can you spot the difference? Celtic Woman Gallery Our very own Tinkerbell, Máiréad, was in LA for the premiere of Disney's new animated film after lending her musical talent to the soundtrack. Composer Joel McNeely was searching for a unifying component for the film's score when he saw Máiréad's performance on a PBS special. He immediately knew her captivating combination of expressive Celtic style and full-bodied classical sound would provide the perfect complement to his rich score. McNeely composed music specifically to fit Máiréad's distinctive style, and collaborated with the soloist to further polish the music for Celtic authenticity. The result is an old world, ethereal overtone filled with heartfelt emotion and color, which is particularly evident in Máiréad's inspired, lyrical solo performances throughout Tinker Bell. What Máiréad has to say: "I am so honoured to have played on the beautiful Joel McNeely score of Tinker Bell. I enjoyed every second of it and I know everyone who sees and hears the movie will be absolutely enchanted! Music is the heart and soul of a film in telling the story from an emotional sense and I think people know instantly when someone is sad or happy or excited from the music – it's so important. I had a great time doing it. There are lots of different styles to play -- it's lyrical, it's fun and there are some real 'stormers' of tracks. So it fits my style well." Check out some images from premiere: http://www.hollywood.com/photo/Event_Gallery http://www.hollywood.com/photo/Event_Gallery2 Just hear those sleigh bells jingling…. Christmas will soon be on its way and we have just the thing to get you in the mood! Our latest release, A Celtic Family Christmas has just come out.  It is exclusive to Target, but is also available on Amazon. It will also feature two tracks from the newest Irish sensation, The High Kings, who joined Celtic Woman in their 2008 Spring Tour.  Go get your copy now! The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection out soon Tour Dates Here is another new release for you to get your hands on in the coming weeks.   The Greatest Journey will feature some of Celtic Woman's most outstanding moments, as well as some interesting bonuses and surprises for our fans, so keep your eyes peeled for both! The album and DVD will be released in the US on October 28th.  Check out the official website or Facebook for other international release dates soon. Want to be part of the Celtic Woman's extended family and know all the latest? Well then join us on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Orkut or Bebo, take your pick! All we can say is that these are the places to look out for all of the latest, most exclusive news and updates on everything Celtic Woman related. Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Celtic_Woman Bebo: http://www.bebo.com/celticwomanofficial1 Facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/ilike/artist/Celtic+Woman iLike: http://www.ilike.com/artist/Celtic+Woman Friendster: http://profiles.friendster.com/86593182 Our official networks will also be popping up soon in a few other sites, among them  MySpace, Orkut and Hi5, so look out for us there in the coming days! You can also join The High Kings' extended family too! Most of you who attended the Celtic Woman 2008 tour will surely remember their lively opening performance, and if you haven't heard them yet, then check them out here: Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheHighKings Bebo: http://www.bebo.com/TheH50 Friendster: http://profiles.friendster.com/86589948 MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/thehighkingsonmyspace Facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/ilike/artist/The+High+Kings iLike: http://www.ilike.com/artist/The+High+Kings We'll also be on Orkut and Hi5 in the coming week. We're really looking forward to keeping in touch with all of you and will have allsorts of special features for you, so make sure you don't' miss out! Hello Brazil! / Um saludo para Brasil! Its seems the Brazilian airwaves have been getting some heavy requests for Celtic Woman as of late, so we thought we would send a big hello to our Brazilian fans and let you know that we are thinking of you all! In the meantime, here is a link for Bob Toste's radio show, which will feature some Celtic Woman songs just for you - so keep calling in those requests. http://www.guarani.com.br/programacao/vivo.asp (Thanks to Isolda Penna Machado for the link!) German fans please check out our affiliate germans site www.celticwoman.de That's all from us this month. Happy Halloween! celtic woman · Hatch Lane, Celtic Mews · Dublin · Dublin · 2 subscribe    •     unsubscribe    •     send to a friend    •     preferences    •     report spam

Official Celtic Woman Newsletter - September 2008

June, 2008, Volume 9  Quiet? It may seem like it's been quiet in the Celtic Woman Camp of late, but there has been feverish activity preparing for the European tour and getting ready for our new release. The Greatest Journey Essential Collection To celebrate 4 years of success, a compilation of all the best Celtic Woman tracks from previous releases and touring favourites is being released in the USA on 28th October and 22nd  September internationally. As well as a CD release, there will be a DVD release with exclusive interviews and behind the scenes footage from the very first Celtic Woman concert, right through to 2008. Both CD and DVD are titled " The Greatest Journey Essential Collection". New Photoshoot Celtic Woman Gallery Celtic Woman have completed a brand new photoshoot for these new releases and we know you will look forward to seeing these new shots, which have been inspired by high fashion shoots. Here is a small sample for you  Kyoto's Byodoin Temple September saw the girls heading East to Japan to record the Otobutai TV programme in Kyoto's Byodoin Temple. The Event has before seen many musical luminaries perform, so Celtic Woman were very honoured to take part in this prestigious musical event. It was a hectic few days of rehearsals and performing, but it saw the girls doing what they do best, albeit in a beautifully lit temple, instead of an arena. The programme is being aired on October 5th on Japan's MBS and we hope to show you some of this online very soon. European tour Tour Dates Its countdown now to the European tour and the girls are very excited to meet their Euro fans for the first time, and share some new experiences. TOUR DATES DATE CITY LINKS VENUE Sept. 27, 2008 - Zurich www.ticketcorner.ch Hallenstadion Sept. 29, 2008 Stuttgart www.eventim.de Liederhalle/Beethovensaal Sept. 30th , 2008 Frankfurt www.eventim.de Jahrhunderthalle Oct.4, 2008 - Dusseldorf www.eventim.de Philipshalle Oct 05 , 2008 Berlin www.eventim.de Topodrom Oct. 6, 2008 Amsterdam www.livenation.nl Heineken MusicHall celtic woman · Hatch Lane, Celtic Mews · Dublin · Dublin · 2 subscribe    •     unsubscribe    •     send to a friend    •     preferences    •     report spam

Sarah Brightman Duet Featured at Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies

Chances are if you're a fan of Celtic Woman, Celtic Thunder, or the High Kings, you are also keen on Sarah Brightman, the British New Age/Pop sensation and operatic legend.

In case you might have missed it, here is her featured duet with Liu Huan - the theme song of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which they performed live on Opening Ceremonies night.

Two Celtic Woman Shows Go Platinum in Australia

Celtic Woman and Celtic Woman - "A New Journey" have both gone Platinum in Australia.

For more details, please visit the post title link.

Celtic Woman - "A New Journey" to Air on PBS 45 & 49 - Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 9 p.m.

PBS 45/49, the Alliance, OH - Youngstown, OH affiliate PBS station for Northeast Ohio, will air Celtic Woman - "A New Journey" at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5th.

Visit the post title link for more details, and to view the ad spot.

Official Celtic Woman Newsletter - June 2008

June, 2008, Volume 9  European Tour Dates: Hi all, The girls are currently enjoying a well-deserved break, having just returned from their US Spring Tour. However, they will be back in rehearsals very soon for their up and coming European Tour, which they are so excited about. European tour dates can be found at the bottom of this newsletter - or check out the international dates link: Click here for European tour dates: New Contest: Celtic Woman is proud to announce a new contest for July, for all those eagerly awaiting a chance to win Celtic Woman paraphenalia. This month we are giving away a free songbook, all you have to do is answer the skill testing question: 'what character did Alex play in the rocky horror picture show'? >enter contest here not feeling lucky enough? click here to purchase your own songbook New Video: http://www.celticwoman.com/trellis/map/ We also have a brand new video featuring our new Celtic Woman, Alex, filmed during the recent u.s. tour, where she discusses some of the new experiences she is having as the latest member of the Celtic Woman show click here to watch the vid. Merchandise: http://www.celticcollections.com/trellis/New-Box-Sets Celtic Woman fans may be interested in some of these new releases from their associate record label Celtic Collections: Lynn Hilary, Celtic Angels, Best of Irish Ballads, Best of the Oboe, Best of Irish Pub Songs, and Celtic Chill-Out Moods High Kings U.S. Tour Dates http://www.thehighkings.com Also in related news - for our High Kings fans, click here for the latest info on the High Kings up & coming US tour! TOUR DATES DATE CITY LINKS VENUE Sept. 27, 2008 - Zurich www.ticketcorner.ch Hallenstadion Sept. 29, 2008 Stuttgart www.eventim.de Liederhalle/Beethovensaal Sept. 30th , 2008 Frankfurt www.eventim.de Jahrhunderthalle Oct.4, 2008 - Dusseldorf www.eventim.de Philipshalle Oct 05 , 2008 Berlin www.eventim.de Topodrom Oct. 6, 2008 Amsterdam www.livenation.nl Heineken MusicHall celtic woman · Hatch Lane, Celtic Mews · Dublin · Dublin · 2 subscribe    •     unsubscribe    •     send to a friend    •     preferences    •     report spam