Artist description Blackthorn is a Vancouver (Canada)-based folk group whose repertoire celebrates the traditional music of the British Isles ? the music of England, Ireland and Scotland ? as well as folk music (including originals) of Canada.

Music Style Traditional celtic folk music

Musical Influences Irish, Scottish, English, French Canadian folk music

Similar Artists Tannihill Weavers, Bothy Band, Altan

Artist History The group formed in 1988 performing in local coffee houses and bars, expanding their horizons since then to include concerts, festivals and private functions throughout western Canada and parts of the US.

Group Members ROSIE - Violin, Vocals TIM - Bass GRAHAM - Vocals, Guitar, Cittern, Mandola, Tenor Banjo DIANNE - Accordion, Pennywhistle, Recorder, Vocals MICHAEL - Vocals, Guitar, Bodhran, Sundry Noise Makers, Keeper of the Web MICHELLE - Vocals, Flute, Piccolo, Pennywhistle

Instruments Voices, guitars, mandola, fiddle, flutes & whistles, accordion, bodhran

Albums MarketTown (96); Dark Island (92)

Press Reviews Finally, a second album from the Vancouver folk group Blackthorn with songs from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales on Market Town. While new to the music scene, these six have put together a sound that leaves one wondering whether they have been playing together as long as the Chieftains. The blend of music and tunes is first class and the instrumentals, with a range of instruments from harmonium to penny whistle, is in the finest tradition. ... when the group gets going on a high-stepping tune you can imagine yourself in a pub on the west coast of Ireland singing along. ?Patrick Murphy, Times Colonist Blackthorn: Market Town - Just about the time I thought I?d had enough Celtic along come these splendid stalwarts with this new package and away I get blown: by the tunes, the playing, the fun and fire of the whole thing; saying nothing of the excellent production (a lot of big labels don?t sound this good). It?s fresh and crisp and full of charm and energy; rousing dances and lovely lilts. ?Jurgen Gothe, DiscDrive, CBC Stereo [Market Town] is a completely self-produced album. All the artwork and all the creative efforts in it are their own... and we'll be hearing more of that in coming weeks, I can guarantee you. ? Steve Edge, What the Folk, CFRO FM 102.7 What a treat! I like the sound of Blackthorn very much. Many thanks for the CDs [Dark Island & Market Town]... They will go into our music library and I?ll notify the other producers who use music in their programs... ? Margaret Isaacs, Weekender, CBC Stereo I have just listened to the entire performance and it?s great! It will be a pleasure to share my enjoyment of Blackthorn?s music with the network audience. ?Max Ferguson, CBC Stereo

Location Vancouver, BC - Canada

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