Ireland’s Paddy Homan and The Noble Call and local Irish dancers are coming to Huntley March 1
They’re back this year by popular demand! Join Paddy Homan and The Noble Call with the local Rebecca McCarthy McDance Company for a free St. Patrick’s Day-themed concert on Sunday, March 1, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley. Admission to this popular performance is free; donations are gratefully accepted.
Bring the family to experience this lively celebration of traditional Irish music, song, and dance. Sponsored by the SOTP artist series, this community outreach initiative is sponsored by Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, The Noble Call and McDance Company.
Sit back and listen to some of the very best of traditional Irish music and song, from some of Ireland’s leading musicians. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. at the church, 10805 Main St.
Paddy Homan, one of Ireland’s foremost traditional Irish tenors from County Cork, Ireland, and his group The Noble Call will provide guests with an evening of traditional Irish entertainment. The group derives its origins from the age-old Irish tradition of “calling” on invited guests to share their favorite song, tune, story, and dance.
Homan adds a layer of warmth and familiarity to his performances, bringing the audience not just closer to the music, but welcomes them into a unique Irish experience. His quick-witted, Cork humor and spontaneity on the stage gave birth to his nickname as “Paddy — The Show-Man Homan.” He has been seen on Chicago’s PBS Channel 11 and nationally on PBS with his “I Am Ireland” show.
The McDance Company is an award-winning traveling dance company based locally in nearby Lakewood. The dancers, who range in age from 6 to 18, will bring their Irish style of dance to join forces with Paddy Homan and the Noble Call.
The McDance Company has performed at Celtic Fest, Disney World, Ireland, Illinois State Fair, Northern Illinois, Northwestern and Purdue Universities and have been a mainstay in the Chicago Thanksgiving Day parade.
Visit sotp.org for further information or contact artistseries@sotp.com.
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