Téada coming to BRT stage on March 11

CUMBERLAND — Blackstone River Theatre will present an evening of Irish traditional music featuring Téada and guest vocalist Brian Ó hAirt on Saturday, March 11, at 8 p.m., at the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St.

Admission is $20 in advance / $24 day of show. For reservations or information call Blackstone River Theatre at (401) 725-9272.

Téada (pronounced Tay-da, meaning "strings" in Irish) return to the United States after a nearly five-year absence with singer and concertina player Ó hAirt and champion step dancer Samantha Harvey.

What sets Téada apart from many Irish bands is their passion for a deeply traditional approach. The young group has been heralded for their "fierce familiarity with the old ways" by Irish Music Magazine. Following an initial gig opening for the Sharon Shannon band at Dublin’s Celtic Flame festival in 2001, Téada was off and running. They were quickly named “one of the most exciting traditional groups in recent years” by The Irish World and voted “Best Traditional Newcomers” by readers of Irish Music Magazine in 2003. An Irish band with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Israel and Australia.

Fiddler Oisin Mac Diarmada is joined by fellow Sligoman Damien Stenson on flute, Seán McElwain on banjo and bouzouki, and Tristan Rosenstock on bodhrán, and Harvey.