Celtic Woman, a smash hit around the globe, comes to Van Andel Arena with their newest live show. The awe-inspiring vocalists and mesmerizing Celtic violinist continue to capture the hearts of fans across the country with what critics are calling an “uplifting” and “beyond captivating” concert experience.Now they bring Songs From The Heart to Van Andel Arena on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 7:30PM. Tickets go on sale December 10, 2010 at 10AM. Ticket prices are $32.50 and $67.50 and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, the DeVos Place and Van Andel Arena box offices, charge by phone, 800-745-3000, or purchase online at ticketmaster.com. Groups of 10 or more can save 10% by contacting Laura Alexandria at 616-742-6185 or groupsales@smggr.com.
During the 2011 tour, fans have the opportunity to experience Celtic Woman's most dazzling production yet, moving seamlessly between Irish classics, contemporary covers and original compositions featuring renditions of Jimmy Webb's "The Moon's a Harsh Mistress," Billy Joel's "Goodnight My Angel," Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “Pie Jesu,” "Amazing Grace," and Irish classics "My Lagan Love," "Galway Bay," as well as a new favorite "Níl Sé'n Lá." The tour also includes an original composition, “Songs from the Heart” written specifically for this tour and has not yet been recorded.
In just five short years, this unique all-female ensemble continues to have mainstream success without the aid of traditional sales drivers such as radio or video airplay. No other group of this particular adult contemporary genre can claim over 6 million CDs/DVDs sold worldwide, two Top 10 album debuts on the Billboard Top 200, 3 Gold and Platinum albums, 4 Top 5 releases on the Billboard Top Video chart and over 1.2 million concert tickets sold. They have succeeded by connecting directly to fans via their Public Television specials, their frequent touring and then having those fans share the experience with friends and loved ones.
