Musical collective Leahy to perform at K-State

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News release prepared by: Sara Shellenberger, 785-532-6415, media@k-state.edu

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

MUSICAL COLLECTIVE LEAHY TO PERFORM AT K-STATE

MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University's McCain Performance Series will present the multitalented musical collective Leahy at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4, in McCain Auditorium.

Composed of eight siblings from Lakefield, Ontario, Leahy combines a blend of Celtic, folk, country, classical and pop music with a whirlwind of dancing to create an energetic celebration of Irish music and dance.

After performing across Canada as teenagers, Leahy reunited in 1997 and won several JUNO Awards, Canada's awards for music, including Best Instrumental Group and Best New Group in 1997 and Best Country Group or Duo in 2001. Leahy has recently released "All Things," the group's third Virgin/EMI Records release.

Tickets can be purchased at http://www.k-state.edu/mccain or by calling the McCain box office at 785-532-6428 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.

The performance is sponsored by the Kansas Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts and the K-State fine arts fee. It also is supported by the Friends of McCain.