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Terence Winch was co-founder, button accordionist, and principal songwriter for the acclaimed traditional Irish band, Celtic Thunder, which first performed in 1977. Called "a great Irish band" by the Village Voice and "one of the best Irish folk acts in America" by The Washington Post, the band has released three albums over the years. Its second CD, The Light of Other Days, won the prestigious INDIE award for Best Celtic Album. That same recording includes Winch's best-known song, "When New York Was Irish," which has been covered by dozens of other artists. Twice featured in performance at the White House, the band is known for its musical exploration of Irish American life. A Celtic Thunder concert typically features a versatile mix of great singing and instrumental work, original material, championship step-dancing, and a poem or two. Winch's That Special Place: New World Irish Stories is a collection largely centered on his experiences with the band.