Blackjacks ‘n Blarney

As of January 7, 2020 Blackjacks ‘n Blarney has officially disbanded. Thank you everyone for all the merriment and mayhem. It was fun!

Katy’s Boat published in Cees Vlieland’s Het Zeegat Uit 20 Nov 2023.

We are a renaissance faire band dedicated to modern and traditional Celtic folk music, pub songs, sea shanties and our own original compositions.

Band/artist 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.
Have you performed in front of an audience?

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 info for a complete listing of our future performances and appearances.

Your musical influences
Great Big Sea, Gaelic Storm, Steeleye Span, Blackmore’s Night and a plethora of others.

What equipment do you use?
Acoustic guitar, mandolin, mountain dulcimer, tin whistles, recorder and bodhran.