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Band creates Irish versions of rock and classical songs

NANAIMO - De Danann performs at the Nanaimo Port Theatre Saturday (March 19) at 7:30 p.m.

De Danann was formed in 1975 and hails from Galway, Ireland.

The band has put its Irish stamp on songs such as Hey Jude by the Beatles and Handel’s The Arrival of The Queen of Sheba, which the band renamed The Arrival of The Queen of Sheba to Galway.

The group has also recorded Jewish Klezmer music. It recorded the album, Half Set in Harlem, which features gospel singing.

De Danann performs at the Port Theatre Saturday (March 19) at 7:30 p.m. There is a pre-show chat in the Harmac Room at 6:45 p.m.

Tickets are $40 for adults, $36 members and $15 for students and are available by calling  250-754-8550 or online at www.porttheatre.com.

The show is part of the Port Theatre’s Spotlight series and a signature event for Festival Nanaimo.