FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 22, 2012

RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT

PRESENTS

THE CHIEFTAINS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

Richmond, BC – Six-time Grammy winners, have long been recognized for bringing traditional Irish music to the world’s attention. They have uncovered the wealth of traditional Irish music that has accumulated over the centuries making their music their own with a style that is as exhilarating as it is definitive. The Chieftains were formed in 1962 by from the ranks of the top folk musicians in . Although their early following was purely a folk audience, the range and variations of their music very quickly captured a much broader public making them the best known Irish band in the world today. The trappings of fame have not altered The Chieftains’ love of and loyalty to their roots … they are as comfortable playing spontaneous Irish sessions as they are headlining a concert at .

On top of their six Grammy Awards, they have been honoured in their own country by being officially named Ireland’s Musical Ambassadors. As well, they have performed during Pope John Paul II’s Papal visit to Ireland in 1979 and just last year, they performed for Queen Elizabeth II during her historical visit to Ireland. This year marks the group’s 50th anniversary and to commemorate, they’ve released their new album, which finds Moloney, and collaborating with some of modern music’s fastest rising artists including , and . Also to celebrate the major milestone, they’ll be touring worldwide which will include a one-night performance at the River Rock Casino Resort on October 11, 2012.

TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, MAY 24 @ 10:00 AM

DOORS 7:00 PM SHOW 8:00 PM

Tickets: Orchestra $59.50 & Golden Circle $69.50 (+ Service Charges)

Tickets available at all Ticketmaster Outlets or charge-by-phone 1-855-985-5000 or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca

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