3/24 Heaven came to the Xcel with its five sweetest angels

I had the incredible opportinity to spend an evening in heaven with 5 gorgeous angels at the Xcel. It was my very first CW concert and everyone was telling me that I would never be the same after the show, and they were right! The girls touched my heart in a very special way and they will forever have a special place in it. The evening began with dinner at the Liffey with Sarah and Destiny. Being able to meet other forum members before the show made the evening so special and memorable. Destiny, thank you again for buying me dinner. The cheesecake was delicious!!!! Destiny and I were constantly checking our cell phones, willing time to move faster. About an hour or so later, we walked over to the Xcel and found our seats. The guy sitting next to me had seen CW 5 times, so we started up a conversation before the show started. I had at least 2 random people ask me about my forum buttons.
When the lights started to dim, I was shaking so hard. Then, I saw the shadows of the girlsn walk onto the stage and take their places with their candles. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new arrangement of Nil Se'n La!!!! Of course, my attention immediately focused on Lisa, but all the girls were having so much fun. They have these bright and genuine smiles, which got me smiling right from the beginning and I never stopped smiling through tghe entire show.
Fields of Gold I don't even know what to say. Lisa is my absolute favorite Celtic Woman, and hearing Fields of Gold live brought tears to my eyes and my life and world have not been the same since. She used a handheld microphone, which was a nice touch. She also added the first verse again, onto the end. I felt this song deep in my heart, where Lisa has a very special place, and where she will always stay.
Coast of Galicia I have been looking forward to see Mairead perform this live, and WOW!! I am completely in awe and speechless. I was watching a fairy and her expressions were priceless! She really interacts with her audience through her face, and she was a joy to watch! Galway Bay First of all, Chloe does such an amazing job with this song! Her intro was adorable! She's so bubbly and full of live. Every time she laughed, I had to smile. She has the cutest laugh and is just too adorable. I'm not sure if I'll get the wording exactly right, but it will be close. She said something about the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis being one of the first places (or the first place?) they ever performed as CW, and how they go back every year to visit it. She also said that the Xcel in St. Paul was one of their favorite places to perform. Then, towards the end of her intro she said something like (and I know this quote isn't exact) "We're here so much, we should just not go home, and stay here." Then she went on to introduce and perform the song.
Orinoco Flow As soon as the thunder and wind started, with "Sail away, sail away, sail away", I was jumping and clapping in my seat. I was blown away!! Those girls put so much energy into every song they sing, and the audience send it right back... it's amazing!!
My Lagen Love This is my absolute favorte song of Lynn's! It's even more gorgeous to hear it live! I had goosebumps throughout the entire song.
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears Absolutely gorgeous!! I really don't know how else to describe it.
My Heart Was Home Again I had heard a lot about this song from the reviews on here, but it was even more wonderful than I was thinking! Alex used the handheld microphone, which really added to the magic of the song. I really hope Alex records it. I was tearing up by the end. Her intro really touched me. You could tell she really enjoyed sharing her music with the audience.
Granalie's Dance More Mairead!! I love watching her jump, spin and twirl with that huge smile on her face! I believe this was also the song, where she spun around 11 or 12 times, I think Destiny said.
Goodnight My Angel Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! Lisa, Lynn and Chloe all touched my heart, and I was floating into a differentn world...absolutely phenomenal!!!!!
Danny Boy Goosebumps! All over! Their harmonizing gives me chills every time. Like all the other songs, it is more amzing live!!!!! I could pick out all the girls' voices and their solos blended so well one into another. I truly was in heaven.
Mo Ghile Mear It was kind of funny watching most of the audience jump at the first note... Everyone gave this song everything they had, and it was so much fun to watch! What a great way to end a fabulous first act!!!!!!
The Call I loved how Mairead is alone on stage with the lone spotlight on her at the beginning and how expressive she is with her fiddle. Seeing this song live totally blew me away and again, all the girls' voices blend amazingly!!!
Amazing Grace My favorite part of the song was when the bagpipe player (sorry... I forgot his name.. ) came down the aise playing. What a nice touch!! Everyone is right.. this song will make you cry. I was bawling by the middle and couldn't stop. This song definitely has a very special place in my heart. Thank you Celtic Woman for you gorgeous rendition.
Dulaman Lynn's seaweed joke was perfect! "I think of these 2 as my 2 pieces of seaweed" got a pretty good laugh. She really let go and gave this song everything she had. It was different for me to see quiet, calm Lynn performing such an upbeat piece, but I looved it!!!!! She was having the time of her life dancing and singing and she was so much fun to watch. She has the biggest smile throughout the whole song too.
You'll be in my Heart I've always loved Alex's version of this song!!!! The coreography was amazing and I loved the part added on at the end!
Songs From The Heart One thing... More Lisa-Chloe duets!!!!!!! I really really wanna see more Alex-Lynn duets too!! I love the 2 duets, but the way they were both brought together into one song was phenomenal!!!!! This is another song I really hope they record!!
The Moon's A Harsh Mistress Lisa!!!!!!! I just have to say right now that this song has the most special place in my heart.. right next to Lisa. She also mentioned in her intro how much she loves the Twin Cities. She used a handheld microphone again, making the song so powerful, I was on my feet and clapping so hard when she finished!!!!!!!
When You Believe I have always loved this song, and Chloe puts so much intensity and energy into everything she sings. For this song, she had the handheld microphone, and she totally blew everyone away with her performance!!!!!! She added little bits of improv... and it was just so amazing!!!!! And her soprano.... Go Chloe!!!!
At The Celli Officially my all-time favorite song!!!!!! Loved the dresses!!!!! Lynn, Lisa and Alex were adorable and the coreography was just incredible! And they make it look so easy, which is what I love about them. They all looked like they were having so much fun, but Lisa really caught my eye.... she was just having the time of her life up there! I loved seeing Mairead pop in and out throughout the song too.
Non C'e Piu Harmony, harmony harmony!! These girls really know how to blend their voices togehter. I had goosebumps the whole time, and even teared up a little. Hearing Lisa and Lynn harmonize makes me want to see a Lisa-Lynn duet. I was amazed at how the girls move and step at the exact same second. It completes the magic that is Celtic Woman!
You Raise Me Up Yay for Mairead introducing this song!!!!! This is the song that has the place of honor in my heart. It really touched me and I was bawling through the whole song. This has always been one of my favorite songs, no matter who sings it, but now that I have seen these ladies perform it live, it will be hard to go back to any other version.
Finale LOVE the longer finale! And of course, completely enjoyed watching Mairead. Encore: Spanish Lady Chloe encourged everyone to stay on their feet and participate in this song, so I was having the time of my life dancing, singing and clapping. The perfect end to a phenomenal concert!!!!!! Thank you so much Lisa, Lynn, Chloe, Alex and Mairead for the amazing evening in heaven, spent in the company of such dear and special angels. You all have a very special place in nmy heart. The highlight of the evening: Getting a smile from Chloe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!