Blackthorn

A well-known and loved west coast band, Blackthorn has been delighting audiences at Celtic and folk festivals and highland games throughout Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest since 1989. Blackthorn’s extensive Celtic repertoire is rooted in the musical traditions of Scotland and Ireland as well as the folk music of English and French Canada. Their repertoire has expanded to include creative original compositions that reflect the influences of these traditions. From lively jigs and reels, to songs with rousing choruses and heart-wrenching airs and ballads, they bring the music to life with their luscious harmonies and complex instrumentation. Look for the band on the Ceilidh Stage throughout the day.