Internationally renowned band to perform in Petersburg

The Irish acoustic quintet Lúnasa will kick of its U.S. tour in Petersburg next Wednesday at the Wright Auditorium.

Lúnasa is an all-instrumental band. Band members play fiddle, low whistles, flute, tin whistles, uilleann pipes, double bass and guitar.

Band member Cillian Vallely said their music transcends traditional Irish music, according to a press release.

"We play a very diverse selection of music, including our own compositions, melodies from other Celtic regions such as Brittany, Galicia, Asturias, and Scotland and slower melodies, often involving three-part harmonies."

The band has pr...