MUSIC

As part of its Special Events Series, Unity Theatre presents Beyond the Pale in Concert  February 19 and 20, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm. Live music by one of the best Celtic bands in Texas! This musical program will feature Irish music, dancers, and traditional storytelling.

Beyond The Pale delivers a wild ride with stunning vocal harmonies and dazzling acoustic instrumental flare. Weaving traditional music together with original and contemporary songs and world instrumental pieces, this quartet effortlessly spins out fiery reels and jigs, original songs, both humorous and haunting and some familiar selections with a celtic twist. This is music from around the world, including Celtic, Bluegrass, Contemporary Folk, Mexican Polkas, Eastern European and Scandanavian tunes, Americana and even a little Texas Swing! And the entire band sings, from well-crafted original songs to Beyond The Pale’s unique versions of contemporary songs ranging from 1930’s music hall songs to stunning a cappella pieces.

Expect the unexpected as Beyond The Pale cooks up a tasty acoustic stew on fiddle, flute, hammered dulcimer, accordion, guitar, bodhran, whistle, concertina and saxophone. Discover your roots and expand your borders with this highly versatile never-a-dull moment band!