Sep 15, 2023
It’s hard to imagine Gaelic
Storm coming into its own after 20 years of success,
but that’s precisely what makes the group a true anomaly. Founded
in 1996, the band’s first major career breakthrough arrived before
they had even recorded their first album. Appearing as the
"steerage band" entertaining passengers with “An Irish Party in
Third Class” in James Cameron's massive 1997
blockbuster Titanic, Gaelic Storm were widely
embraced by audiences when they released their self-titled debut
album a year later.
Led by founding members Patrick Murphy and Steve Twigger, the
acclaimed multi-national Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each
live performance, and as you can imagine, after two decades and
over 2000 shows (13 of which have been on the Big Top stage), it is
a true force to be reckoned with. With their energetic mix of Irish
and Scottish traditional fare, drinking songs, and playful original
material they have developed a fanatic and well-diversified fan
base. Country Music fans adore their storytelling, Bluegrass fans
love the instrumentals, Celtic fans love their devotion to
tradition, and rock fans simply relish the passion they have for
their instruments.
Throughout their multi-decade career, Gaelic Storm has amassed more
than 250 million streams, racked up numerous Top 10 spots on the
Billboard World Charts, and released 13 studio albums
including How Are We Getting Home?, Bring
Yer Wellies, and What’s The Rumpus. With their
most recent release Go Climb A Tree, their music has never
sounded more representative of themselves as musicians and as live
performers. In addition to Murphy and Twigger, the band features
percussionist Ryan Lacey, piper Peter Purvis, and fiddle player
Natalya Kay.
This episode features recordings from Gaelic Storm's July 2022
performance under the tent.
First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30-year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national & regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top’s own unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra. Tent Show Radio is independently produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts organization, with a mission to present performances and events that celebrate history and the environment - along with their annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.
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Michael Perry - Host
Phillip Anich - Announcer
Jaime Hansen - Engineer
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