Cover of Cherish the LadiesConsidering their name, which they take from the title of a traditional Irish jig, it is unsurprising that the Irish-American Celtic song and dance ensemble Cherish the Ladies is an all-female group.
Founded in 1985 in an attempt to showcase female talent in the male-dominated world of Celtic music and dance, the group has released fifteen albums, and their recording resume includes collaborations with the likes of Arlo Guthrie, Tom Chapin, Pete Seeger, and the Boston Pops.
Each member plays a variety of instruments. Band leader Joanie Madden plays the flute and tin whistle, and holds the record for the highest selling tin flute player in the world. The remaining ensemble members, hailing from Scotland, Ireland and the United States, play fiddle, bodhrán (traditional Irish drum), guitar, banjo and mandolin in addition to occasional singing, and of course no Celtic music would be complete without Irish step dancing.
The good humor and exuberance of Celtic music is a natural fit for the holiday season.
Founded in 1985 in an attempt to showcase female talent in the male-dominated world of Celtic music and dance, the group has released fifteen albums, and their recording resume includes collaborations with the likes of Arlo Guthrie, Tom Chapin, Pete Seeger, and the Boston Pops.
Each member plays a variety of instruments. Band leader Joanie Madden plays the flute and tin whistle, and holds the record for the highest selling tin flute player in the world. The remaining ensemble members, hailing from Scotland, Ireland and the United States, play fiddle, bodhrán (traditional Irish drum), guitar, banjo and mandolin in addition to occasional singing, and of course no Celtic music would be complete without Irish step dancing.
The good humor and exuberance of Celtic music is a natural fit for the holiday season.
IF YOU GO
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Satuday
WHERE: Carlisle Theatre, 40 W. High St., Carlisle
COST: $40, $35, $30; $10 for students
INFO: 717-258-0666 or www.carlisletheatre.org
