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Variety Spices Up BPACC Season

With its reputation gaining momentum as a musical venue, BPACC has attracted a number of legendary names.

“The word has finally gotten out about who we are and what we’re doing,” said Learn more about Ron Jewell

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“With Lee Ann Womack, the agent came to me,” Jewell said.

Tickets for the concert are available only to season subscribers until July 20, when the remainder will be sold to the public. Tickets to the Womack concert cost extra above the regular subscription price.

On Aug. 27 Roger McGuinn kicks off BPACC’s Showcase Series, available to subscription holders and one-time ticket purchasers. McGuinn, the former front man of the 1960s American rock band, The Byrds, will perform solo, going back and forth between acoustic guitar and his signature 12-string electric Rickenbacker.

From country and folk, BPACC turns to Celtic music on Sept. 23 with a concert by Orla Fallon, the harpist of the Irish singing and dancing sensation Celtic Woman. Now Fallon is a solo vocalist.

“She’s doing some things on her own now,” Jewell said. “She had a Christmas special that aired on WKNO this past Christmas. She’s coming with a small backup group, but it’s a chance for her to break out of Celtic Woman.”

On Oct. 7 it’s back to folk music in a concert by Peter Yarrow, one of the harmonic threesome Peter, Paul, and Mary.

Jewell explained that Yarrow never had a solo career until recent years after the death of Learn more about Mary Travers

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“The guy was just prolific for many years,” Jewell said. “I’m sure the evening’s going to be reminiscent of those times. It’s definitely a pop genre. We’re having him on a Wednesday night, which is unusual for us, but he’s doing three days with the Nashville symphony right after he leaves us.

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Arranged by producer - Sharon Browne, Chairman and CEO - Dave Kavanagh and music director and composer - David Downes, Celtic Woman was recorded at The Helix, Dublin, Ireland on 15 September 2004 in front of a sell-out audience. Since it was recorded for PBS Television thus, was first broadcasted in United States in March 2005. Shortly, the group's debut album ?Celtic Woman? was on top of the Billboard's World Music chart, remained there until 22 July 2006 (68 weeks), and held the top ranking for a total of 81 weeks breaking any other long-standing record for any album. PBS media hype throughout 2005 is said to be the main reason for success of the group in United States. The live performance at The Helix was released on DVD together with the studio album. On 19 October 2006, The release of the second album ?Celtic Woman - A Christmas Celebration? hammered out their first album to the #2 spot on the World Music chart. Celtic Woman performed at Slane Castle in County Meath, Ireland on 23 and 24 August 2006, in order to prepare for their third studio album, which was broadcasted on PBS in December 2006. On 30 January 2007 the studio album titled ?Celtic Woman: A New Journey?, was released, together with the release of their live performance on DVD. The album instantly hit the Billboard 200 at number 4 and topped the Billboard World Music chart again; however, it knocked out their earlier two releases down a spot. The band now secured the top three positions on Billboard World Music Chart. The Chairman and CEO of Celtic Woman - Dave Kavanagh, together with EMI has shaped Celtic Woman into an International success. Celtic Woman reveals the unique voices and styles of each of the girls as soloists as well as fantastic band numbers. The talented four Irish female vocalists and the electrifying violinist of Celtic Woman with Composer & Music Director - David Downes, have shaped a breathtaking musical experience. Since their debut in March 2005, Celtic Woman has made a great impact on audience in United States. They have achieved a lot in a very less time a list of which is as follows: ? Their first PBS special has been aired over 3400 times on 316 PBS stations nationwide since its March 2005 debut. ? Their self-titled debut CD and DVD have been certified platinum in United States. ? They have performed four incredibly booming U.S concert tours, including sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall, Carnagie Hall, Boston?s Opera House and the Greek Theatre in LA. ?

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