Funky folk tunes, saucy songs and an infectious stage energy, Blackbeard's Tea Party mix fiddles & squeezeboxes, guitar noise & synth bass, and a feast of international hand percussion to bring you an unforgettable folk-rock extravaganza. Grounded in English traditions - but never afraid to explore more exotic musical avenues - a sound that is equal parts tasty, dramatic and danceable.
We're available for gigs and ceilidhs at festivals, folk clubs, weddings, private events, pubs, parties and weird funerals.
The band is also available in a smaller, all acoustic format suitable for folk clubs and smaller events.
While based in York, we will travel as neccessary, be it elsewhere in Yorkshire or the rest of the country.
Have a look around at our music and pictures, and for merchandise please visit our shop!
NEW CD AVAILABLE
"Tomorrow We'll Be Sober"
"This, simply, is the business - 5/5" - R2 Magazine"Tomorrow We'll Be Sober is inventive, witty folk rock with guts" - Bright Young Folk
Available now!
We've been rehearsing like mad in the last few months, gearing up for what will be our most packed festival season yet...
After the brilliant album launch gig last October, we will be returning to The Duchess in
York on the 5th May 2012 for a headline gig...
