Richard Wood will perform at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 20, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. Submitted photo

Richard Wood, who has blown away sold-out audiences around the globe with his traditional-born, fiery brand of Celtic music, will perform at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 20, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. His Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated and ECMA award-winning album, “Unbroken,” has reviewers praising it as some of his best work to date. Along with winning countless championships as both a step dancer and fiddler, Wood has also earned the Don Messer Memorial Trophy – twice!

One of Prince Edward Island’s best exports and always the proud island ambassador, Wood has brought his highly sought-after, energetic brand of music around the world, touring extensively in Australia, Europe, Asia, and all across North America with highlights including, The Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. He has also performed for special televised events and programs such as Good Morning America, The David Letterman Show, and for a special Canada Day on Parliament Hill which was nationally televised by CBC in front of a live audience of over 100,000 people. Richard has shared stages and tour buses with heavyweights like The Chieftains and Shania Twain and he’s played for prime ministers, governor generals, the Queen, and the Emperor of Japan, but he is most proud to have entertained Canada’s Armed Forces in the North Pole, Bosnia, and twice in Afghanistan.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for social, seating and full pub food menu. Show starts at 7 p.m. Special advance price $20 tickets are available for the show in downtown Rumford at All That Jazz and online at www.49franklin.com. Tickets on the day of the show will be $25.