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The Buckthorns are a popular local singing group Based in Lake Forest, Illinois.  It is the mission of The Buckthorns share their love of singing in a way that helps charitable organizations and families in need.  Since 1995, The Buckthorns have performed at public and private events throughout the Chicago area to raise money for local charities and volunteer groups.  The Buckthorns perform both a cappella and accompanied arrangements of songs ranging from rock and roll oldies to folk, country, gospel, doo wop, religious choral and holiday.  Accompaniment includes guitar, mandolin, keyboard and percussion.

Listen to our recording of
The Star Spangled Banner!
The Buckthorns' first CD, "Branching Out", was released in September 2003.  The Buckthorns' second CD, "On a Silent Night", a collection of a cappella and accompanied arrangements of the group's most requested Christmas songs, was released in November 2004.  Both CDs were produced by Deerpath Music and may be purchased at Voila! in Lake Bluff and at Helander's in Lake Forest, and also may be purchased online at CD Baby, Amazon.com, Tower Records online, or by visiting the Helander's Web Site

Standing: Jim Passalino, Susie McMurray, Sandy Stuart, Steve Ragsdale, Michael Shea, Walt Sloan
Seated: Louise Ries*, Carmen Gunning, Sandy Turner*, Mary Jane Stutz, Liz Bermingham, Kimberly Whipple, June Miller** 
* Founding Member          ** Music Director

Buckthorns Information Sheet

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