Celtic Thunder (United States)

Celtic Thunder is a traditional Irish music group founded in the United States in 1977. Celtic Thunder was co-founded by Terence Winch, Jesse Winch, Linda Hickman, Steve Hickman, and Nita Conley. The group played its first gig in May 1977 at the Harp Pub in Baltimore, and went on to become one of the most influential traditional music groups in the United States. Called "a great Irish band" by the Village Voice and "one of the best Irish folk acts in America" by The Washington Post, Celtic Thunder has released three albums over the years.