Blackjacks N Blarney
NEWS
Blackjacks 'n Blarney will be back in the recording studio hopefully in Dec/Jan!!! Our latest effort (after much debate!) will be entitled "Dancing the Hempen Jig" which, for those of you not familiar with the pirate slang, means to hang for your crimes....!
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We are a renaissance band dedicated to modern and traditional celtic folk music, pub songs, sea shanties and our own original compositions.
Why this name?
A Blackjack is a leather drinking vessel. Blarney is Irish flattery through humor. We promote ourselves as "...another drinking group with a singing problem" with a few piratical influences to round things out.
Do you play live?
We love to play live! We have been contracted to play weekends at the Southern Connecticut Renaissance Faire since 2004. Visit our official website under artist infos for a complete listing of our future performances and appearances.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The internet has played a BIG part in getting this band started. It serves us now and will continue to serve us as a tool in the future.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes, If the terms are good.
Band History:
Formed in the winter of 2003 by musicians and interactive performers desiring to improve upon previous experiences, Blackjacks 'n Blarney is a high energy song and comedy troupe performing on the renaissance faire circuit and at regional pubs and festivals.
We are also four talented musicians with songs to sing and stories to tell. We are open to any venues who would feature our combination of traditional and original music.
We are also four talented musicians with songs to sing and stories to tell. We are open to any venues who would feature our combination of traditional and original music.
Your influences?
Great Big Sea, Gaelic Storm, Steeleye Span, Blackmore's Night and a plethora of others.
Favorite spot?
Anywhere we can find an appreciative audience.
Equipment used:
Acoustic guitar, mandolin, mountain dulcimer, tin whistles, recorder and bodhran.