Altan

The Cedar warmly welcomes back Irish traditional folk group Altan, featuring Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (vocals / fiddle), Dermot Byrne (accordion), Ciarán Tourish (fiddle / whistles), Ciarán Curran (bouzouki), and local representative Dáithí Sproule (guitar). Altan are fired up about their new album Gleann Nimhe - The Poison Glen (due out February 28 on Compass Records), so expect lots of new tunes, as well as a generous smattering of the old favorites.

The Poison Glen recalls earlier classic albums such as The Red Crow and Horse with a Heart, and features instrumental sets of sprightly jigs, driving reels and gorgeous airs, interwoven with Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh’s ethereal vocals.

Ticket options and info

• On sale date: now
• Phone: 612-338-2674 ext 2 ($2 fee per ticket)
• In person: From a Cedar volunteer in the front lobby during events (no fee; cash, check, credit card), Depth of Field (no fee; cash or check only), or Electric Fetus (small fee)
• Online: Ticketweb (fees apply) (click on red Buy Tickets button at top of this page)
• All Cedar shows are all ages.
• Students with ID may purchase tickets at a discount at the door.

Altan

Altan celebrated 25 years together in 2010. Over those years they have established themselves as one of the most important live acts to play traditional Irish music in Ireland and on the World stage. The Boston Globe has described them as “The hottest group...