Note: Due to high ticket demand, we’ve moved this show to our mainstage.
Raise a glass as our Downstage Club transforms into an Irish Pub filled with mirth, story and song from one of our favorite Celtic bands, Blackthorn. Get your tickets fast! This show sells out every year.
Blackthorn’s members include:
Richard McMullan: Born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Richard brings to the stage the stories and songs of his native land. He sings lead vocal and plays guitar, mandolin, cittern, bodhran and bones.
Fred Klein: Fred brings a broad background to Blackthorn having played variations of rock and jazz throughout his musical career. He is firmly grounded in Celtic music and plays keyboards, tin
Dennis Green: Denny’s background includes choral and vocal group training as well as many years of performing in traditional and contemporary folk music ensembles. He plays bass guitar for Blackthorn.
Michael Gavin: Michael grew up in an environment rich in traditional music where he learned from his father, Co. Clare fiddler Mick Gavin. Mike is equally at ease on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, tenor banjo, bouzouki and vocals. Since joining the band, he has added a traditional, instrumental authenticity that can only come from being steeped in the music since childhood.
