Canadian Folk-Roots Band, Leahy to Enchant Audiences at the Weinberg Center

FREDERICK, Md. - Oct. 10, 2023 - PRLog -- The Weinberg Center for the Arts announces an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment as renowned Canadian musical ensemble, Leahy, takes the stage on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 8:00 PM. This captivating performance offers a unique blend of Celtic, folk, and contemporary music.

Tickets start at $25 and go on sale to Weinberg Center members at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 12 and to the public Tuesday, October 17 at 10:00 AM. Tickets may be purchased online at WeinbergCenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 West Patrick Street. Discounts are available for students, children, military, and seniors.

Leahy has cemented its status as a pioneering force in Canada's music landscape. Their journey began in the late 1990s with the instrumental hit "Call to Dance," introducing a fresh take on Canadian folk music. The distinct "Leahy sound" blended elements like stride piano, rhythmic guitar, unique bass lines, and contemporary drumming with mesmerizing fiddle-led instrumentals and vocals. Over the years, they earned three Juno awards and widespread acclaim for their dynamic performances. Raised on a musical legacy tracing back to 1825, the Leahy siblings learned fiddling from their father and other skills from their mother. Their career took off in the mid-1990s with an album on Virgin Records, achieving double platinum in Canada and international success. They've since sold over half a million albums worldwide, starred in PBS specials, and even inspired an Academy Award-winning documentary. In recent years, Grammy-winning producer David Bottrill joined forces with Leahy to create their most ambitious project yet, "Good Water," blending a range of musical influences and pushing their traditional roots in exciting new directions.

A complete listing of artists and performers scheduled for the 2023-24 season can be found at https://weinbergcenter.org/

ABOUT THE WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Weinberg Center for the Arts is one of the region's premier performing arts presenters, offering film, music, dance, theater, and family-focused programming. Located in the historic Tivoli movie theater in downtown Frederick Maryland, the Weinberg Center strives to ensure that the arts remain accessible and affordable to local and regional audiences alike. Weinberg Center events are made possible with major support from the City of Frederick, the Maryland State Arts Council, Plamondon Hospitality Partners, and other corporate and individual donors.