SINGING SENSATION CELTIC THUNDER MAKE U.S. PUBLIC TELEVISION DEBUT IN CONCERT SPECIAL, PREMIERING NATIONWIDE MARCH 2008

CELTIC THUNDER CD/DVD TO BE RELEASED MARCH 4TH

February 15, 2008 - New York, NY - CELTIC THUNDER, a new group and concert special created and produced by Sharon Browne, will premiere nationwide beginning in March 2008 on public television (check local listings). Distributed by WLIW New York, the special is CELTIC THUNDER's U.S. television debut.

Filmed in the Helix in Dublin last August, the special features five male vocalists performing an eclectic mix of songs ranging from the traditional "Mountains of Mourne" and "Come By the Hills" to such international hits as "Brothers in Arms" and "Desperado," as well as original compositions by CELTIC THUNDER's musical director and composer Phil Coulter. The ensemble numbers reflect the power of the soloists, who range in age from 14 to 40 and share a common Celtic heritage.

During the broadcast, viewers who make a donation in support of their local public television station will have the first opportunity to get tickets for a 50-city U.S. tour scheduled for Fall 2008. (Please visit www.celticthunder.com for a list of confirmed tour dates.) Public television stations will also offer an exclusive special edition of the CELTIC THUNDER CD/DVD featuring bonus material. The standard edition CD and DVD will be released in the U.S by Universal's Decca label on March 4th, 2008.

And finally, catch Celtic Thunder when they appear on NBC's coverage of the 2008 New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Monday, March 17th at 11am.

www.celticthunder.ie

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