245 College Road
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577

Warm, haunting and highly melodic music that explores the rich connection between the Carolinas and Celtic lands of Ireland and Scotland. Bill Leslie & Lorica features the original music of singer and storyteller Bill Leslie who plays guitar and Celtic whistles for the group. Cary flutist Linda Metz joins violinist Sherry Lattin, pianist-vocalist Marty Long and percussionist Stephen Levitin in helping to create Lorica's fresh and invigorating sound. Lorica will send your spirits soaring with a warm repertoire, fascinating stories behind the music and a unique brand of wit. Yo-Yo Ma describes Bill Leslie as "one of the greats in modern Celtic music." Veteran music reviewer R.J. Lannan describes Leslie as "the sovereign of American Celtic." For more information, please visit www.billleslie.com

Added by Paul A. Johnston Auditorium on May 6, 2010