Back by popular demand, the “hottest Irish acoustic group on the planet”, Lunasa, returns to Centenary Stage on March 24^th at 8 p.m. in the Lackland Performing Arts Center. Since the release of their 1997 recording debut and their first US tour, the quintet has become one of the most popular bands on the international Celtic music scene. They play a diverse section of music, including their own compositions and melodies from Celtic regions, including Brittany, Galicia, Asturias, and Scotland. The music is made on a mix traditional instruments like the pipes, fiddle, and flute, and supported rhythmically and harmonically by a bass and guitar to give it a modern twist. Their arrangements and musical approach has propelled Irish acoustic music into new territory, allowing it to explore the combination of new and old.

An Clar School of Irish Dance will be joining Centenary Stage Company for pre-show entertainment to be held in the lobby of the Lackland Performing Arts Center prior to the concert.  Beginning as early as 7:15 pm dancers of the An Clar School of Irish Dance will present Irish dances.  An Clar School of Irish Dance, based in Byram, is under the instruction of Lexa Hickey, ADCRG (7 – time Regional Champion, multiple top 5 $ top 10 National, All Ireland & World Championships medal holder, former Riverdance troupe member).  An Clar dancers have competed at local, regional, national & international level competitions, as well as performed around the local area for many events and bands.

Tickets for the show are $30 for adults and children. Ticket prices increase $5 on the day of the performance.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979 – 0900.  The box office is located in the Lackland Performing Arts Center; 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ.  The box office is open Monday through Friday from 1 – 5 p.m. and two hours prior to each performance.