RUNA redefines take on traditional Irish music

EARLVILLE — Celtic-American Roots music super group RUNA is ready to take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Earlville Opera House, 18 E. Main St.

Celebrating their 10th anniversary, RUNA continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music.

RUNA consists of vocalist and step-dancer Shannon Lambert-Ryan of Philadelphia, Dublin-born guitarist Fionán de Barra, Cheryl Prashker of Canada on percussion, Jake James of New York on the fiddle, and Caleb Edwards of Nashville on mandolin and vocals.

Seeking to preserve and continue a traditional culture in a modern age, RUNA creates the backbone of its signature roots sound from the musical and geographical diversity of its individually established band members. Their strive for excellence and creativity blazes a trail for the future of folk music, earning them the reputation as one of the most innovative Irish folk groups of this generation.

The group has been honored internationally, winning Top Group and Top Traditional Group in the Irish Music Awards and three Independent Music Awards including Best LIVE Album, Best World/Traditional Song, and Best Bluegrass Song.

RUNA recently released their sixth album, titled “TEN: The Errant Night” which features several Grammy award-winning guest artists, including legendary Irish singer Moya Brennan, nine-time All-Ireland Irish Fiddle Champion Eileen Ivers, Nashville Session musician Jeff Taylor and others.

Tickets are $23 for EOH members, $25 for nonmembers, $12.50 for college students, and $10 for youth ages 17 and younger.

Get your tickets online at www.earlvilleoperaouse.com or by calling 315-691-3550.