The Blackthorn Band performed their melodic and multi-instrumental brand of traditional music and song at Sidmouth Folkweek for the first time in 2005. Hobgoblin’s Pete & Mannie McClelland, young folk award finalist Philippe Barnes,and the two young virtuosos Sarah Mooney and Alex Percy put it all together.

“..one of the best bands on offer during the whole week (Sidmouth Folkweek). Memo to organisers - have them back next year!” Seered.co.uk

“Extremely accomplished.” Folk London; “Musicianship of such a standard deserves recognition and success” The Folk Mag; “A commendable musical collective” fROOTS.

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"The River That Runs Below" album released 2008 - click here to buy it now!

"Far From Home" album released 2003 - click here to buy it now!