Jerry Mclean and Blackthorne Aire - Irish, Scottish, Celtic & Ceilidh Bands
This is a group of musicians not to be missed, with melodies that range from the humorous to the poignant. You will be thoroughly entertained.

He's been called "Ireland's own Christy Moore of Los Angeles", Jerry McLean is not afraid to let go at his live performances, singing Irish favorites and original folk to light rock songs. From the tips of his toes he projects a vocal style that is swimming with heartfelt warmth. Every note and word of every song is delivered with as much love and/or pain as any author could possibly have wished for.

A native of County Mayo, Ireland, McLean acquired a natural affinity for music from his talented singer/accordion-playing father. He began tinkering with all things stringed at about five. When the family moved to England he found himself on his thirteenth birthday with his first real guitar, McLean explained, "one that didn't draw blood from my fingertips." Through numerous bands in high school and to Australia where he played on and produced on the BMI label, and finally to Los Angeles.

McLean has been a prolific writer of music, lyrics and poetry all of his adult life.

Two cd's are available on his website with more in the works, available soon. Selections of music range from old and new Irish songs to light rock/folkie McLean originals.

In hundreds of venues throughout the world you would have found McLean entertaining a wide variety of audiences, these days however its mostly California, where he now calls home.

The stage can have as many band members as an audience requires, any instrumentation. Generally these days the lineup consists of Jerry and the fiddler.

Among other cities, Jerry Mclean and Blackthorne Aire may serve the following areas: Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Southern California, Long Beach, Pasadena, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Glendale, Santa Clarita, Inglewood, Burbank, City of Industry, Santa Monica, Whittier, Torrance, Canoga Park, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Alhambra, Lakewood, Lancaster, Pomona, La Puente, Palmdale, Sherman Oaks, Venice, Beverly Hills, Carson, Compton, El Monte, Encino, Hollywood