IONA live in Concert February 13, 2009

Friday, February 13th,
IONA
Tickets $20.00
IONA's music is a unique, acoustic weave of the traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany (France), the Isle of Man, Asturies and Galicia (Spain), as well as their transplants in America. Blending songs, dance tunes, and Aires into a rich and stunning tapestry, their style is outstanding in an arena where these traditions are seldom intertwined. Conceived in 1986, IONA was the musical offspring of lead singer, bouzouki, guitar and bodhrán player Barbara Ryan and wind section, Bernard Argent. With fiddlers Jim Queen (banjo and vocals as well) and bass guitar player Chuck Lawhorn, IONA has become the leading Celtic group in the Mid-Atlantic region. An IONA show is known for Traditional Celtic Material, The haunting songs, toe tapping dances and the humor of the Celtic peoples from Scotland to Brittany provide IONA with an incredibly varied repertoire including original acoustic arrangements. All the members of the band play several instruments, often switching within a piece to achieve their unique sound. They weave tunes from different countries around their songs, pursuing complex rhythms with deft professionalism. A lively entertaining presentation above all, IONA's performances are FUN!
Barbara's vocals have been described as "smooth and sweet as dark honey.”
Bernard Argent is IONA's charming historian and yarn spinner.
Chuck Lawhorn (bass guitar) not only owns just about every bass guitar conceived by mankind, but plays them all expertly.
Jim Queen comes to IONA as a veteran of 30 years performing with the Air Force Band. (www.ionamusic.com)

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