Welcome

Welcome to the digital home of Boston Blackthorne, New England’s premiere Celtic and Americana Rock Band.

Boston Blackthorne has been performing with the same core members for over 25 years. Their sound is a unique blend of traditional Celtic and Americana in a driving format - more rock than the Clancy Brothers, more folk than the Dropkick Murphys - while sharing some of the traditional repertoires of both.

Recognition

  • 1st Prize International Narrative Songwriting Contest- Historical Narrative Category for ‘Back When The Craic Was Grand’

  • Honorable Mention International Songwriting Competition ‘Back When the Craic was Grand’

  • Top 10 song 3x for ‘Big Old City’ Radio AirPlay.com

  • Top 5 Celtic Christmas song iTunes and Amazon for ‘Christmas in Pittsburgh 1943

  • Boston Phoenix Songwriting Contest winner - ‘Wasn’t That You

  • Local Album of the Year Springfield Newspapers for ‘County Kerry to Kerry Park’

  • Top 15 album of the year for ‘County Kerry to Kerry Park’ Celtic Music Podcast