Hello, Barry! I know Roller Bowler pretty well ( in Polish, though). As for the other one - no idea, but I'm gonna have a little look around... Perhaps we have our version of this shanty, too. Again, thanks for the warm welcome!!!

Hi Chanteyranger! Here's what I've found about the festival in Cracow (Kraków in Polish): it is organised by the HALS Foundation since 1981. It usually takes place in February. (The 19th Fest, took place on 24 - 27 February, 2000 )

Here is a nice site run by the organizers of the Festival (English version available) that contains detailed information as to who organises it, what groups were performing there in the past, how to obtain the tickets etc. Please let me know if there's a problem with the link (hope not) or if you want me to translate anything from the site!( One more thing: the festival is called "Shanties" :)

Thanks for the warm words of welcome, again!

Karolina