Lunasa in WTJU’s lounge, March 15
WTJU is delighted to welcome Lúnasa to our lounge this Wednesday afternoon, March 15, at 4 (edt) ahead of their BRIMS concert that evening at The Haven in Charlottesville. (Details)
Lúnasa is composed of Kevin Crawford (flutes, low whistles and tin whistles), Trevor Hutchinson (double bass), Ed Boyd (guitar), Colin Farrell (fiddle) and Cillian Vallely (uilleann pipes and low whistles).
The band is internationally acknowledged as being the finest traditional Irish instrumental outfit of recent times. They made their first appearance in Charlottesville back in 2000 for a Prism Coffeehouse concert. They are renowned for their stunning shows honed by superb musicianship and a constant touring cycle. They have performed over 1,500 shows across 36 countries since the band formed in 1997. The band has appeared at internationally renowned venues such as The Hollywood Bowl, National Concert Hall (Dublin), Sydney Opera House and Moscow International House of Music. They have been invited to appear at the White House.