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.

Borders Group, Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BGP. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., the company is a $4.1 billion global retailer of books, music, movies, and gift and stationery items. Through its subsidiaries, Borders Group has more than 32,000 employees and operates over 1,200 stores. More information on Borders Group is available at www.bordersgroupinc.com

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