Poor Clares

After forming in New Orleans in 1993, members of the Poor Clares established themselves as one of the premiere Celtic bands to come out of the South. They made a distinct mark from the moment of the group's first public performance that same year during the Crescent City's Jazz and Heritage Festival, and proceeded to snag a recording deal with a major distributor. Future concert gigs included a performance in the National Geographic Society's acclaimed series. Change of Habit, a 1997 album released by Centaur Records, marked the first time that the label ever deviated from its...