Irish Musical Group, Anuna Performs at Borders(R) Stores Across the Country

Irish Musical Group, Anuna Performs at Borders(R) Stores Across the Country

Borders is the Exclusive CD and DVD Retailer for Anuna

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Borders welcomes members of the Irish musical group Anuna to 31 stores across the nation for special, in-store performances in support of their "Celtic Origins" CD and tour. Anuna's 40- city North American tour kicks off October 3, but Borders' customers can experience the mystical sounds of this group first beginning July 23 in Boston's Downtown Crossing store. Anuna's CD is available only in Borders and Waldenbooks stores nationwide July 17 and through Public Television's national pledge drive.

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Anuna will mark its U.S. television feature debut act in a spectacular Public Television concert special set to air as part of the August and September national pledge drive effort. The concert DVD from the pledge drive, available only at Borders and Waldenbooks stores October 15, showcases the Irish group joined by 11 world-class musicians at the beautiful Gothic-style, Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland. The members of Anuna were first seen on Public Television as the original vocal group featured in "Riverdance." Since forming Anuna, the group has seen tremendous chart-topping European success and international acclaim.

Bridging the gap between classical and popular music, Anuna has an extraordinary sound all its own. The music is pulsating, hair-raising, emotive, mystical and unusual - part classical, part folk, part world, part Celtic. The group's performance spans over 1,000 years of music history while showcasing a unique and beautiful vocal sound. The "Celtic Origins" CD boasts 19 songs and includes music written and composed by Anuna creator and founder Michael McGlynn as well as special arrangements of traditional songs including: "Greensleeves," "Scarborough Fair," "I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls" and "Our Wedding Day." The CD closes in tribute to the late American folk singer and songwriter John Denver with a very special duet version of Denver's chart-topping hit, "Annie's Song."

Borders will host members of Anuna for special performances at the following stores throughout July and August.

All times are approximate. Times are subject to artist availability and subject to change.

   Monday, July 23 at 1 p.m.   Borders   10-24 School Street   Boston, MA 02108   (617) 557-7188    Monday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m.   Borders   739 Donald J. Lynch Blvd.   Marlborough, MA 01752   (508) 490-8521    Tuesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m.   Borders   Time Warner Center   10 Columbus Circle   New York, NY 10019   (212) 823-9775    Wednesday, July 25 at 1 p.m.   Borders   100 Broadway   New York, NY 10005   (212) 964-1988    Wednesday, July 25 at 7 p.m.   Borders   230 Garden State Plaza   Paramus, New Jersey  07652   (201) 712-1166    Thursday, July 26 at 12:30 p.m.   Borders   1 S. Broad, Suite 100   Philadelphia, PA 19107   (215) 568-7400    Thursday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m.   Borders   1001 Baltimore Pike   Springfield, PA 19064   (610) 543-8588    Friday, July 27 at 12:30 p.m.   Borders   1801 L Street NW   Washington, DC 20006   (202) 466-4999    Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m.   Borders   Tyson's Corner   8027 Leesburg Pike, Ste 100   Vienna, VA  22182   (703) 556-7766    Saturday, July 28 at 2 p.m.   Borders   1115 Annapolis Mall   Annapolis, MD 21401   (410) 571-0923    Saturday, July 28 at 7 p.m.   Borders   170 W. Ridgely Road, Suite 220   Lutherville, MD 21093   (410) 453-0727    Sunday, July 29 at 3 p.m.   Borders   1170 Northway Mall   Pittsburgh, PA 15237   (412) 635-7661    Monday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m.   Borders   30121 Detroit Road   Westlake, OH 44145   (440) 892-7667    Tuesday, July 31 at 12:30 p.m.   Borders   612 E Liberty   Ann Arbor, MI 48104   (734) 668-7652    Tuesday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m.   Borders   34300 Woodward   Birmingham, MI  48009   (248) 203-0005    Wednesday, August 1 at 12:30 p.m.   Borders   150 North State Street   Chicago, IL 60601   (312) 606-0750    Wednesday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m.   Borders   1144 Lake Street   Oak Park, IL 60301   (708) 386-6927    Thursday, August 2 at 12:30 p.m.   Borders   600 Hennepin Avenue   Minneapolis, MN 55402   (612) 339-4859    Thursday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m.   Borders   866 Rosedale Center   Roseville, MN 55113   (651) 633-1344    Monday, August 13 at 12:30 p.m.   Borders   3600 McKinney Avenue   Dallas, TX 75204   (214) 219-0512    Monday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m.   Borders   10720 Preston Road, Suite 1018   Dallas, TX 75230   (214) 363-1977    Tuesday, August 14 at 7 p.m.   Borders   255 E. Basse Road, Suite 350   San Antonio, TX 78209   (210) 828-9496    Wednesday, August 15 at 12:30 p.m.   Borders   650 Ponce de Leon, Suite 500   Atlanta, GA 30308   (404) 607-7903    Wednesday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m.   Borders   3637 Peachtree Road, NE   Atlanta, GA 30319   (404) 237-0707    Friday, August 17 at 12:15 p.m.   Borders   1501 Fourth Avenue   Seattle, WA 98101   (206) 622-4599    Friday, August 17 at 7 p.m.   Borders   Mohawk Building   708 SW Third   Portland, OR 97204   (503) 220-5911    Saturday, August 18 at 3 p.m.   Borders   2339 Fair Oaks Blvd.   Sacramento, CA 95825   (916) 564-0168    Saturday, August 18 at 8 p.m.   Borders   588 Francisco Blvd, West   San Rafael, CA 94901   (415) 454-1400    Monday, August 20 at 12:30 p.m.   Borders   3333 Bear Street   Costa Mesa, CA 92626   (714) 432-7854 /    Monday, August 20 at 7:30 p.m.   Borders   1360 Westwood Boulevard   Los Angeles, CA 90024   (310) 475-3444    Tuesday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m.   Borders   2402 E Camelback Road, Suite 200   Biltmore, AZ 85016   (602) 957-6660    About Borders Group, Inc.  

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