Maria V. Arnoldaka Anita "The Black Widow" Mantoya ~ vocals, recorder & tinwhistle Dave Sterenchockaka Davyn "Greenman" Leafslayer ~ vocals, guitar, & mandolin Melanie A.T. Reyneaka Capt. Katherine "Mad Cat" O' Malley ~ vocals & percussion Dave Reyneaka Duncan Ian "Sir Gallonhand" MacGuiness ~ vocals, flute, mountain dulcimer & bodhran
Influences
MUSIC: In no particular order.... Blackmore's Night, Great Big Sea, Gaelic Storm, The Chieftains, Weird Al Yankovic, Silly Wizard, The Pyrate's Royale, Enya, The Arrogant Worms, Alasdair Fraser, The Irish Rovers, Maddy Prior, Coyote Run, The Rogues, Steeleye Span, The Beach Boys, Steve McDonald, Blackthorn, The Tartan Terrors, Enter the Haggis, The Clancy Brothers.... and many, many others that have influenced our performance over the years.
MOVIES: Pirates of the Caribbean, The Court Jester, Henry V, Monty Python's The Holy Grail, Braveheart, The Princess Bride, Ladyhawke, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Highlander, Moulin Rouge, Mel Brooks History of the World Part 1, Kate and Leopold, Rosencrantz and Guidenstern Are Dead, Wallace and Gromit, Shakespeare in Love, A Knight's Tale, Rob Roy, Cutthroat Island, Ever After, Bettlejuice, First Knight, Lord of the Rings, Timeline, Gladiator, Much Ado about Nothing, Labyrinth, Elizabeth, Muppet's Treasure Island, Robin Hood, The Brothers Grimm, The 13th Warrior ~and the list goes on and on!
PERSONALITIES: Johnny Depp's Capt. Jack Sparrow, Ellen DeGeneres's Dory "P.Sherman 42 Waliby Way, Sydney", Oliver Platt's Porthos, Mandy Patinkin's Inigo Montoya, Mike Myers's Shrek, Madeline Kahn's Empress Nympho, Rob Schneider's Deuce Bigelow, and many others.
Captain Katherine "Mad Cat" O'Malley!
Sounds Like
A drinking band with a singing problem! We are a celtic/folk group with piratical influences... We enjoy singing in a variety of genres, including acoustic, acappella, sea shanties, irish ballads, renaissance faire pub songs, adapted contemporary songs and many other traditional and original works.
Originally formed in the winter of 2003 by musicians and interactive performers desiring to improve upon previous performance experiences, Blackjacks 'n Blarney is a high energy song and comedy troupe currently performing on the New England renaissance faire circuit and looking to expand into regional pubs and folk festivals. With quick wit and light-hearted songs, as a renaissance group they will involve you in the musical and comical story of their "grand" adventures since becoming traveling minstrels and privateers. Namely… surviving each other! From swords and beers, to love and its pitfalls, to minstrel merriment and musical mayhem, this celtic quartet with a piratical flair will have your toes tappin' and leave your sides hurting from laughter as they present their tales. Lift your Blackjacks high and let the Blarney fly with... Blackjacks ‘n Blarney!!!
Click the link below for info on our latest album Dancing the Hempin Jig Now available through CD Baby!!!
Check out this video to "The Worst Pirate Song" by Ceann
Hey guys! how have you been? i actually have a question...i worked scrf and didnt get a chance to purchase your CD really...so is it in any way possible i can mail someone money, or a check and you can mail the CD to my house?
Hey guys! How are you all doing in the "off_season" ? Hope you all have a greaet thanksgiving break, and are doing well. I was just thinking about you guys today, so i deciced to drop bye and say "HI." i cant wait until acting in the SCRF this summer again. Hope to see you there.
Avast, me hearties! Hoist a pint o' grog in honor of this most beloved of holidays! (yeah, I know. You've already got the banner. Where do you think I stole it from?)
