RUNA is an internationally acclaimed Celtic roots band that has its own roots in the Philadelphia area. Shannon Lambert-Ryan who “grew up at The Irish Center,” her husband, Dublin-born guitarist Fiona de Barra, and percussionist Cheryl Prashker, a Canadian who made her home in Philly for many years, are the foundation of this band whose fans around the world call themselves “Runatics.” They’ve racked up many awards over the years, including top group and top traditional group in the Irish Music Awards and Independent Music Awards for best song, best live song, best world/traditional song, and best bluegrass song. De Barra was nominated for a Grammy this year for his work on Keith & Kristen Getty’s roots gospel CD, Confessio – Irish American Roots. RUNA will be on stage at the Irish Center, 6815 Emlen Street, in Philadelphia on April 21. For tickets, go to https://www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org
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