CHARLOTTE - Legendary Irish traditional band, Altan, is celebrating 25 years together in 2010. They will perform live at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center one night only on Friday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Over 25 years of playing together, Altan have established themselves as one of the most important live acts to play traditional Irish music in Ireland and on the World stage.

They have been described as "The hottest group in the Celtic realm!"

Altan have toured all over the USA and Europe. They also enjoy popularity in Japan where they frequently tour and have hosted Altan festivals in the middle of Tokyo to thousands of enthusiastic fans.

Altan have played their music in some of the most prestigious venues in the world: The Sydney Opera House, The Hollywood Bowl, The Royal Albert Hall, The Alte Opera Frankfurt, The Greek Theatre Los Angeles to name a few.

They have played music and recorded with The Chieftains, Dolly Parton Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs to name but a few. In 2003 they won the award for Best Group at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. The band have gained gold and platinum status in Ireland with their record sales and have won numerous awards in the music business as one of the most popular bands playing traditional folk or world music in the world.

Tickets for Altan are only $29 and can be purchased online at www.CPACpresents.com or by calling (517) 541-5690. A special dinner & show package featuring a lamb & shepherd's pie dinner is available for the low price of $36 per person.

The dinner is served at the Eaton Area Senior Center prior to the show. Dinner & show package tickets must be purchased in advance and are not available at the door.

This event is generously sponsored by Independent Bank and WILX-TV10, and co-sponsored by Crandell Brothers Trucking, Comfort Inn Charlotte, and Dean Transportation/Dean Trailways.

- From the Charlotte Performing Arts Center