A violent thunderstorm in Wantagh, N.Y., halted The Chieftains' first concert of their U.S. tour to promote "The Long Black Veil."
"It's the first time in 32 years we've ever missed a concert," the Celtic band's spokesman, Charles Comer, said Sunday.The Chieftains were in the middle of their fifth song at an outdoor theater Saturday night on Long Island when the storm hit. Officials quickly sent home the 9,000 fans.
Flutist Matt Malloy took the thunder and lightning with good humor.
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"You see, God was listening to me with my flute," Malloy said.