Together, John Doyle and Mick McAuley have created a stunning collection of familiar carols, new original music and traditional tunes for this Christmas season. "This Christmas Time" is a musical recollection of the holidays, colored through and through with the traditional music of Ireland, familiar carols, and the creative genius of these two stellar artists. The album was released Dec. 5 and is already receiving high praise. It will be available for sale at their Celtic-rooted holiday concert at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House on Friday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m.  

John Doyle and Mick McAuley are two of the most respected and accomplished musicians in the world of Celtic music. Former members of the Irish-American supergroup "SOLAS", they have played and toured together for many years. In demand as guests, they have between them played with some of the most respected touring musicians including Sting, Patti Larkin, Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Tim O' Brien.

Advance discounted tickets for this special holiday performance are $25 and only available directly from the Opera House box office at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor or by calling 633-5159. Regular tickets are $30 and available online at www.boothbayoperahouse.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the holiday music and stories begin at 7:30.