Scottish Vocalists The Highland Heartbeat Come To Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre 9/2

Highland Heartbeat, the group of Scottish vocalists known for blending traditional and contemporary music from a country renowned for its culture and inventiveness, will debut at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

Discovered after an intensive nationwide talent search, the ensemble calls on traditional Celtic musicians and offers a concert spanning generations-from traditional Scottish compositions like "Loch Lomond" to highland twists on pop hits including Bette Midler's "The Rose." It also premieres new compositions such as Beth Neilson Chapman and Fiona Kennedy's "The Kist" and Phil Cunningham's "Raise the Flag for Scotland." Tickets are on sale now. Visit www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1-800-982-2787 for tickets or more information. 

Highland Heartbeat's story began in 2007 when singer/actress Fiona Kennedy, a member of Scotland's leading theatrical family and well-known in North America as the host of "Tartan TV," and her sister Morven Kennedy decided that some of Scotland's incredibly talented young performers should be given the opportunity to shine on the world stage. In summer 2008, judges hand-picked the cast following intense auditions. Six vocalists, both male and female, were featured in this project to highlight Scottish culture which was filmed on location. The program culminated in a live concert at the Royal Theatre in Glasgow in August 2008 and is now airing nationally on PBS. Highland Heartbeat will debut in Minneapolis as part of a national tour visiting over 20 cities including Boston, Los Angeles and Chicago.

Highland Heartbeat performs Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402). Tickets are on sale now and range in price from

$42 to $52 depending on seating preference. All prices include applicable facility fees. Additional service charges may apply. Tickets may be purchased in person at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, or through Ticketmaster by calling 1-800-982-2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Ticket Center. Groups of 10 or more should call 612-373-5665 for information and reservations.

HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST, owner of the historic State, Orpheum and Pantages Theatres, is a non-profit organization devoted to enriching the vibrant cultural atmosphere of the Twin Cities. The Trust's programs include Broadway touring productions, the SpotLight Musical Theatre Program for high schools, Critical View student reviewer program, Teen Ushers, the Access Program and Kids Night. For more information, visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org.