News Release

IWV Campus

ASCC Present "Men of Worth"

October 30, 2007

Men of Worth featuring Donnie MacDonald and James Keigher will once again delight an Indian Wells Valley audience when they appear at Cerro Coso Community College on Friday, November 16, 2007 at 7:00 pm, Lecture Center, courtesy of the Associated Students. The concert features the very best in Celtic music—songs that come from past generations as well as stories from present day observations.

The folk-music duo, Men of Worth, was formed by James Keigher (Ireland) and Donnie Macdonald (Scotland) in 1986. Both exiles, it was through the Celtic music scene in Southern California that James and Donnie first met, and within a couple of years a partnership developed that was simultaneously serious and fun. Geographical changes now find James and Donnie living in Southern Oregon and Northern California respectively. Whilst remaining true to their Gaelic roots, Men of Worth have successfully evolved as entertainers. Success breeds success, and a natural progression toward education and travel has sealed the next decade as an exciting and pioneering era for the versatile duo.

Together Men of Worth blend their voices with harmony and support their collection of songs with their varied selection of instruments. They have a very simple approach to their presentation, and in keeping with tradition, remain true to the music and story. Their show is a unique combination of humor, exciting tunes, and soulful, heartfelt ballads.

Men of Worth are an international act, and have earned much respect and success in two decades of touring. Cultural presentations in Schools have received rave reviews by students and teachers alike. Performing concerts, festivals, and having recorded seven albums, Men of Worth continue the very tradition from which they evolved

Price of admission is $10.00 for general public and students with current ASCC "Coyote Card" $5.00. Tickets are available at the Cerro Coso Business Office, Red Rock Books and Student Activities Office. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. For more information call Student Activities Office at (760) 384-6353.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Handeland, Director of Public Information (760) 384-6230