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R A P I D R I V E R A R T S PERFORMANCE Christine Kane performs at Diana Wortham on Oct 13 by Donna Cassy A cclaimed singer-songwriter Christine Kane performs 8pm. Friday, Oct 13 at Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place in downtown Asheville, in a concert being recorded for Kane’s first DVD release. Kane has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences across the nation, including those who saw her perform in the past year as part of North Carolina Dance Theatre’s groundbreaking Under Southern Christine Kane Skies tour. She brilliantly weaves a comedic thread throughout her stories and anecdotes, while conveying a sense of magic and encouragement with her songs and voice. Her music is influenced, not so much by other artists, but by her life and her refreshing take on her world. Kane’s 12-year career is marked by independence and a deep commitment to her craft as a writer and performer. She has released five CDs on her own record label, Firepink Music, and is gaining critical acclaim nationwide. Her album Rain & Mud & Wild & Green was named “Best of 2003” in the folk category by Borders Books & Music, while The Washington Post described the album as “reflective, ironic and often open-ended… curious scenarios that leave you guessing about the nature of things. Impressive song craft.” Kane has performed with a wide range of musicians, including Los Lobos, Nanci Griffith, John Mayer, Shawn Colvin and John Gorka. In addition to performing at festivals and theatres across the country, Kane has also performed for humanitarian events, including Concerts for a Landmine Free World and Girls on the Move. In addition, her songs have been included on several compilation CDs. If you go: What: Christine Kane Where: Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place in downtown Asheville When: 8pm. Friday, Oct. 13 Info: purchase tickets, call the theatre’s box office at (828)257- 4530 or www.dwtheatre.com 10 October 2006 — Rapid River ArtS & CULTURE Magazine— Vol. 10, No. 2
R A P I D R I V E R A R T S The Celtic Tenors, a trio of the finest contemporary voices in Ireland’s long musical history, perform their own blend of classical Arias along with Celtic and popular songs. Since their arrival on the music scene, accomplished young tenors — Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson and Daryl Simpson have captivated audiences throughout the UK, Europe and the US with their precision harmonies and unique classical crossover repertoire. They deliver a brilliantly balanced mix of classical, traditional and pop compositions — all filtered through their unique vocal perspective – resulting in hauntingly beautiful harmonies. Touring the world extensively, these tenors have become three of the best voices in true “Irish Classical Music” in the past 20 years, making them one of the biggest Classical Crossover artists to ever come out of Ireland. What began as three very talented friends gathering informally in Gilsenan’s home and working on their harmonies has since exploded into an international recording and touring phenomenon that has taken the music industry by storm. Following an impromptu audition in London, the Celtic Tenors were signed on the spot to an international record deal with EMI. Their selftitled debut album immediately soared to the No. 2 spot on the UK classical charts, and went to No. 1 in Ireland and Germany and won the prestigious German Echo Award for Best Classical Crossover Album of 2002. The Celtic Tenors were invited to sing for former US President Bill Clinton during his visit to Dublin Castle in 2002. In 2004, the trio had the special honor of singing in a private audience for U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan and his wife Nane during a trip to Ireland. The surprise recital in PERFORMANCE Ireland's Celtic excitement comes to Asheville by Donna Cassy honor of Annan’s birthday was a personal gift to the couple from U2 frontman Bono. If you go: What: The Celtic Tenors Where: Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place in downtown Asheville When: 8pm. Tuesday, Oct. 17 Info: purchase tickets, call the theatre’s box office at (828)257- 4530 or www.dwtheatre.com Vol. 10, No. 2 — Rapid River ArtS & CULTURE Magazine— October 2006 11
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