The North Florida Community College Artist Series is thrilled to welcome Ireland’s own Caladh Nua to the Van H. Priest Auditorium stage in Madison on Monday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. The NFCC appearance is one of only three shows in Florida during Caladh Nua’s U.S. tour. Tickets are on sale now at the NFCC College Advancement Office or by calling (850) 973-1653.
Caladh Nua is a tightly-knit, vibrant and staggeringly talented band with its origins deeply rooted in the Southern counties of Ireland. Comprised of five versatile musicians and singers playing a wide selection of instruments - from banjo to fiddle, guitar to bodhran and tin whistle and flute to button accordion - the band has captured the essential qualities of traditional Irish music and balanced them finely with an innovative flair.
Through a series of international tours and festivals across the globe, which saw the band take the stage in cities such as Paris, Vienna, Copenhagen, Berlin, Mumbai and Vancouver, Caladh Nua has cast an uniquely captivating net of Irish music and song over an ever widening worldwide audience.
A long list of TV and radio broadcasts of their performances and three acclaimed recordings includes American Public Radio, the BBC and RTE. Performing a vast repertoire of haunting songs and evocative Irish tunes, Caladh Nua is a young ensemble on the rise. The group was even invited to play for the Irish President at her residence in Ireland.
Through Caladh Nua’s collective influences, both the history and future of Irish music spark to life with a charismatic verve. From slow airs and plaintive vocals hauntingly delivered to modern arrangements played with virtuosity and spell-binding flair, Caladh Nua respectfully delivers the music of their heritage and carry it forward seamlessly into the future.
Don’t miss your chance to see Caladh Nua on Monday Feb. 29 at North Florida Community College. For more information, contact the NFCC College Advancement Office at (850) 973-1653 or artistseries@nfcc.edu. More information is also available at www.nfcc.edu/community-programs/artist-series.
"Solid traditional music with plenty of flair and lots of musical imagination" - Irish Music Magazine
“A highly proficient five-piece band whose 2nd album showcases a dozen tracks packed with adept arrangements” - The Irish Times
"What a terrific, young band! We suspect they are going to be around a long time!" - American Public Radio
"What a quintet! Fab songs meet wonderful, wonderful tunes" - The Chicago Irish American News