Iona

Making their second appearance in Ames, Celtic artists IONA require a larger venue this time to perform selections from a body of work spanning more than 20- years. 

IONA  take their name from the small island off the west coast of Scotland. From the beginning, their aim has been to write spiritual, atmospheric, yet uplifting music that would stir the emotions, weaving complex patterns that echo the intricate knot work of the great Celtic artists. Often inspired by the great figures of the Celtic Golden Age such as Columba, Aidan, Brendan and Patrick, IONA's music is as timeless as the message that reaches out to us across the centuries. 

Uniquely combining rock / folk / progressive / ethnic and ambient elements with the crystalline voice of Joanne Hogg as their focus, IONA create 'a blaze of colors and textures...all the sounds fusing into a single, yearning, heartfelt beautiful cry.' 

IONA have built up a formidable reputation as a great live band with their incredible musicianship and disarmingly humorous banter and are noted for their timeless and innovative studio recordings.

Tickets $20 in advance / $25 at the door

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