Michael Collins Irish Whiskey and Gaelic Storm 'Wellie Up to the Bar' Together!

Michael Collins Irish Whiskey and Gaelic Storm 'Wellie Up to the Bar' Together!

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, the new Irish Whiskey in town, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the modern Celtic band, Gaelic Storm.

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The celebrated Irish-inspired folk, acoustic quintet is currently on a U.S. tour to support their sixth album Bring Yer Wellies (Lost Again Records), which recently held the #2 spot on the Billboard World Chart for six weeks as well as #14 on the 2006 Year-End World Chart after only 4 months on sale. With loads of contagious energy, Gaelic Storm channels the rowdy communal feel of an Irish pub with raucous sing-alongs, driving pipe sets, and spirited fiddle tunes in both their popular recordings and compelling live performances.

With the countdown to St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) ticking, the band, in cooperation with Michael Collins, has released a special edition promotional CD single featuring their original song, "Kiss Me I'm Irish." With rollicking lyrics like, "I like my whiskey, and I like to dance, so if you're feeling as lucky as me, take a chance ... and kiss me I'm Irish!" it has become the "official" theme song for St. Patrick's Day 2007. The single is being sent nationally to radio and television in addition to Irish pubs and bars throughout the US.

This St. Patrick's Day weekend, look for Gaelic Storm and Michael Collins at Chicago's House of Blues on March 16 and 17. In addition, the two will host events at bars leading up to St. Patrick's Day. Look for members of the band taking turns as guest bartenders or join the band for a meet and greet after the show. Michael Collins and Gaelic Storm also plan to appear together at the biggest Irish festivals around the country throughout the year.

"We are absolutely thrilled to partner with the Michael Collins folks and Sidney Frank Importing," says Patrick Murphy, the band's lead singer from Cork, Ireland. "We are very excited to be the first band sponsored by Michael Collins. Gaelic Storm fans have such a wonderful sense of community and we love the idea of enhancing the pub atmosphere we cultivate at our shows with a true authentic premium Irish Whiskey -- it's a great addition to the party."

Introduced in March of 2006, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey is fast becoming a hit in the United States. Named for the legendary Irish hero, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey is the finest ultra-premium Irish whiskey. Available in its distinct bottle that is fashioned after Irish crystal, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey is available in a blend and single malt. While the blend is light and lively on the palate, the single malt is well-rounded with a wonderfully subtle smoky flavor.

"Gaelic Storm and Michael Collins have a lot in common," says Michael Collins Brand Manager, Abaigeal Hendron. "Like Michael Collins, Gaelic Storm take the traditions of Ireland and give them a contemporary look and sound. Gaelic Storm are the perfect ambassadors for Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, and we can't wait for the next show!"

In the decade since first performing together at O'Brien's Pub in Santa Monica, Gaelic Storm continue to raise the bar in and out of their genre -- setting records on the road in attendance and merchandise sales with an aggressive touring schedule, consistently charting on the Billboard World Music chart and earning the hearts of many as the steerage band in the blockbuster film "Titanic."

Michael Collins Irish Whiskey is proud to sponsor Gaelic Storm, and looks forward to a wild ride together! For more information, visit http://www.gaelicstorm.com/ and http://www.sidneyfrank.com/.

For more information, contact:
Sarah Zeiler
(619) 857-2774
szeiler@sidneyfrank.com

Matt
ROAR (Gaelic Storm management)
(615) 858-1282
maher@roar.la

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Source: Michael Collins Irish Whiskey

CONTACT: Sarah Zeiler, +1-619-857-2774, szeiler@sidneyfrank.com; or Matt
of ROAR (Gaelic Storm management), +1-615-858-1282, maher@roar.la

Web site: http://www.gaelicstorm.com/
http://www.sidneyfrankco.com/

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