The Ohnward Fine Arts Center Presents Classical Blast in Kilts – Rockin’ Celtic Music

Saturday, March 15 at 7:00 PM @ Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt Street, Maquoketa, IA 52060

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with The Ohnward Fine Arts Center

Classical Blast, based out of the Chicago area, is wildly popular for their innovative new arrangements of classic rock tunes performed on a mix of classical and rock instruments. Classical Blast has opened concerts for major rock headliners, including The Electric Light Orchestra; Stryper, Michael McDonald; famed Eagles guitarist, Don Felder; rock legend, Joan Jett and many others. From Bach to classic rock to contemporary pop, you’ll find their performance exhilarating and their musical approach refreshing. Their unique mix of classical and contemporary is captivating, powerful and beautiful.

Classical Blast brings the classical arts to mainstream rock music by using instruments not typical in today’s rock era. You’ll hear famed classic rock guitar solos by Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Paige and so many others performed on violin & cello. You’ll also hear outstanding arrangements and vocals that will rock you to the core… famed classic rock songs mashed with renowned classical pieces, well known music by classical composers rocked out, rock-classical medleys and so much more. Classical Blast’s concert shows offer exhilarating music for everyone.

Classical Blast’s rockin’ Celtic concert show is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any Irish or Scottish celebration. You’ll hear rock versions of traditional Celtic music, songs by contemporary Irish rock bands like Cranberries, Dropkick Murphies, U2, Snow Patrol and more. Plus classic rock hits performed as only Classical Blast can. They’ll even start the show with a traditional Irish toast and add a few guest performers. 

The show runs approximately 2 hours

 Tickets:
Adult $22 (in advance) $25 (at the door)
Student $13 (in advance $15 (at the door)

 Tickets can also be purchased at The Ohnward Fine Arts Center 563-652-9815 (from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday – Friday), Osterhaus Pharmacy, both Maquoketa State Banks in Maquoketa, Hartig Drug in Preston and Bellevue.

Tickets are also available on line at www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com.

Concession will be available. Beer and Wine will also be sold!

“LOVED, LOVED, LOVED your music. I was shocked & amazed, pleasantly surprised, dazed & confused…. to witness such a magnificent melding of talents and pure joyful noise. Thank you from my inner ear outward! You are Magnificent!!”

 — Classical Blast in Kilts show attendee