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Farmington, Mexico
Berlin, N.H.concerts 
set for next week
 
New England Celtic Arts will present the highly-rated award-winning Irish band FullSet, at the North Church in Farmington and the Mexico Congregational Church in Mexco, on Thursday, Feb. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 21, respectively. The band will also make a stop at  St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts in Berlin, N.H., on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
 
All accomplished young musicians in their own right, FullSet create a stunning and unique sound that is full of energy and innovation, while all the time remaining true to their traditional roots. In recent years this young group has received much critical acclaim, even being compared to super-groups such as Danú and Altan by respected Irish Music Magazine. 
 
Following the great success of their debut album “Notes At Liberty,” FullSet are quickly becoming one of the most well-known bands in the Irish music scene today. In October 2011 they were honored  as the winners of the RTÉ/RAAP Breakthrough Annual Music Bursary Award. In 2012 FullSet received “Best New Group Award” from the well- respected Irish American News as well as “Best New Comer” in Bill Margeson’s Live Ireland Awards.
 
To date, FullSet have performed on some of Ireland’s most prestigious TV programs. They have also performed at various festivals and venues across America and Europe including Copenhagen Irish Festival, the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, The Michigan Irish Festival and also the North Texas Irish Festival. During this time they have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in folk and world music including Moya Brennan, Fred Morrison, Lúnasa, Carlos Núnez, Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny and Beoga.  
 
All three concerts will begin at 7 p.m.  Audience members attending the Maine shows are encouraged to bring their musical instruments for the 6:15 p.m. jam session preceding the show.
 
All concert tickets are $15.  North Church is located at 118 High St., Farmington. For reservations at North Church call: 207-778-2006The Mexico Congregational Church is at 163 Main St., Mexico. For reservations call 207-491-0273.   St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts is located at 155 Emery St., Berlin. Tickets are available at the door. For more info available at http://www.necelticarts.com
 
 

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