Name: Cantrip
Start: 2025-05-10T20:00:00
Location: Blackstone River Theatre

Get ready for an exhilarating journey through the realms of folk, blues, and roots music at the Blackstone River Theatre! With a lineup featuring the incredible talents of Breen, Rynne, and Murray, the legendary Eric Bibb, the adventurous House of Hamill, and more, this series of performances promises an unforgettable auditory experience. From the intricate melodies of Irish folk to the soulful blues, these events are set to captivate audiences with their dynamic and eclectic sounds.

A Musical Odyssey: Diverse Melodies at the Blackstone River Theatre

Cantrip

Blackstone River Theatre

The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off. Echoes can be heard of trad music from the 1960s and 70s, but the years have slowly infested their music with the sounds of funk, bluegrass, swing, and even klezmer. Cantrip sprung from a local session in Edinburgh nearly twenty years ago. Over the years, the band tightened its arrangements while new inspirations began creeping into the sound, complementing the traditional foundation of the band. After 20 years of touring, Cantrip has found a character like no other. Dan Houghton, Jon Bews, Alasdair White and Eric McDonald stir the elements in a witches’ cauldron, slowly coalescing into chaotic order.

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