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Celtic Thunder, the original lineup. L-R: Damian, Keith, Paul, George and Ryan.

The 2014 lineup. L-R: Neil, Ryan, Keith, Emmet, and George. Not Pictured: Colm

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Formed in 2007 by producer Sharon Browne, Celtic Thunder is an all male ensemble comprised generally of five members. (The number has fluctuated a bit over the years, but currently sits at five.) Their first show was performed at the Helix in Dublin and sold as a DVD. The show was aired on PBS and all subsequent productions have done so, usually around St. Patrick's Day or during pledge drives. The music varies from traditional Irish music to folk songs to contemporary. One show, "It's Entertainment," focused more on pop hits. Until 2011, composer Phil Coulter was the musical director for the group and often composed original pieces for the group or its members to perform. They are incredibly popular in North America, with a larger following than people may suspect. They have constantly topped the World Billboard Charts.

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"Celtic Thunder Christmas"

When:

8 p.m. Dec. 9

Where:

Miller Auditorium, Sandwich Michigan University

Cost:

$35-