Blackwing Blog

The development of the George Harrison notebook and pencil was done alongside Olivia and the Harrison Estate to ensure it captured something George and his family would appreciate.  Grant, President of Blackwing, recently had the honor of sitting...

Jerry Garcia’s name is etched in the annals of rock & roll history, primarily for his role as the lead guitarist and vocalist of the Grateful Dead. His musical journey was as vibrant as his visual art, characterized...

Born and raised in San Francisco, Jerry Garcia was as much a product of California as any artist ever was. His relationship with the Golden State was deeply entwined with his life and career, shaping his artistic sensibilities...

Join us at AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, TN on 9.21.23 for an intimate performance featuring Willy Tea Taylor, Johnny Irion & other special guests!

Earlier this year, we teamed up with the pioneering music label, Death Row Records, to release a limited-edition Blackwing x Death Row Records pencil set and Slate notebook celebrating their 30th anniversary.

On this Giving Tuesday, we want to highlight the inspirational work that our friend Johnny Irion has been doing to bring music education to schools in his community. With support from the Blackwing Foundation, Johnny has been partnering...

Guy Clark was born in West Texas in 1941. He was a singer-songwriter, painter, luthier, and known as one of the most prominent figures in American music. Often referred to as “the king of the Texas troubadours,” Clark...

We teamed up with the Preservation Hall, an iconic New Orleans venue, to create a pencil that celebrates the Hall and its dedication to keeping the spirit, sound, and soul of jazz music alive.