New England Celtic Arts will present the legendary Newfoundland band The Irish Descendants at venues in Rumford, Farmington and Portland this month.
The dates, times and places are:
Wednesday, March 22, 7 p.m. at 49 Franklin, 49 Franklin St., Rumford; Thursday, March 23, 7 p.m. at Old South Church, 235 Main St., Farmington and Friday, March 24, 7:30 p.m. at Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St., Portland.
The band’s award-winning recordings range from lilting ballads to toe-tapping reels. To date, the band has sold half a million albums. Having toured extensively throughout North America, The Irish Descendants have performed at The Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., and played with many of the nation’s best symphony orchestras. The band has been led by founding member Con O’Brien, one of Newfoundland’s most recognized entertainers because of his rich baritone voice.
Tickets are available:
• Bartash’s and All that Jazz in Rumford or by calling 207-369-0129 or at www.49franklin.com.; cost $15.
• Call 207-491-5919 for the Farmington performance; cost is $20.
* Call 207-780-0118 or maineirish.com/event/the-irish-descendants for the Portland performance; cost $20.
The Irish Descendants will perform March 22 at 49 Franklin in Rumford, March 23 at Old South Church in Farmington, and March 24 at Maine Irish Heritage Center in Portland.