{"id":706,"date":"2024-03-08T22:54:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T22:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acloserlookmedia.com\/?p=706"},"modified":"2024-03-27T22:55:52","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T22:55:52","slug":"irelands-own-altan-to-start-their-multi-city-us-tour-at-the-sofia-march-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acloserlookmedia.com\/?p=706","title":{"rendered":"Ireland\u2019s own Altan to start their multi-city US tour at The Sofia. March 8."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.riolindaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Altan-cover.png?resize=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no great surprise that Altan, the first traditional Irish group signed to a major label, would want to kick off their run of shows in our fair city. Since The Sofia\u2019s grand opening back in February 2018, Irish music and its many offshoots have been featured with increasing regularity at this mid-sized performing arts center and with favorable results. What starts in our fair city of Sacramento, Altan\u2019s abbreviated run of shows will ultimately end just 19 days later in Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considered one of the most important Irish bands of their time both at home and on US soil, the group has already collectively sold well over a million records. Additionally, they are a veritable headliner in the states drawing capacity crowds at performing arts centers, theatres, and major Irish-themed festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a brand new album set for release on Compass Records, the upcoming tour dates couldn\u2019t have come at a more apropos time. Since forming back in 1987, the now 64-year-old Mair\u00e9ad N\u00ed Mhaonaigh (bandleader, lead vocalist, and fiddler) has helped lead the group to critical acclaim while releasing a formidable catalog. \u2018Donegal\u2019 is the group\u2019s 10-track opus and steeped in the traditions of Irish culture while honoring their origins, the culture, and the fertile grounds from which they came.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On their latest record, the Altan collective also features fiddler\/singer Clare Friel along with accordionist Martin Tourish. Guitarist D\u00e1ith\u00ed Sproul, guitarist\/backup vocalist Mark Kelly, bouzouki, mandolin and Ciar\u00e1n Curran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Donegal\u2019 kicks off in fine form with \u201cThe Yellow Tinker,\u201d a beautiful and contemplative instrumental reel that forays beautifully into \u201cLiost\u00e1il m\u00e9 le S\u00e1irsint,\u201d which finds N\u00ed Mhaonaigh at home singing in her native Irish language. Other highlights include the also<br>fabulous reel, \u201cAn Gas\u00far D\u00e1na\/An Ghirseach Dholba\/ R\u00edl na mBreac Beada\u00ed\u201d and the ready-for-Irish-dance-competition jig, \u201cPort \u00c1rainn Mh\u00f3r\/Port Kitty Rua Mooney.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those on the fence about Irish music in general, you are hereby advised to add the upcoming Altan concert to your to-do list. If there were ever a perfect entry point into world music in general, this would be it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Altan plays The Sofia located at 2700 Capitol Avenue in downtown Sacramento. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $35. The Sofia is located at 2700 Capitol Avenue in downtown Sacramento. All ages are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Rio Linda Online)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no great surprise that Altan, the first traditional Irish group signed to a major label, would want to kick off their run of shows in our fair city. 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