What a lovely session! A lot of regulars had gigs today or were off at Apple Hollow or whatever, but it was a really good session. Thanks to the regulars who were there, plus the ones who stopped in before heading off to other engagements (such as Chance & Suzette being at Sinsull's lobster boil), and the occasionals from Albany, NY and Boston, MA. Thanks, too, to Joyce Cockerham, who made it to Portsmouth for the first time (and her wonderful song about Captain Sullenberger).

A large (approx. 15) and loud crowd showed up mid-session for a stag party, but we not only coped, but entertained them well (with special thanks to Pete Hale, Paul Schurr and Annabelle Graetz).

I kicked off the session with Jerry Bryant's "Shanty In Old Shanty Town" and also sang "Nine Times a Night," "Cannery Shed," "Astoria's Bar," ""Madame Gashay's," "Sandgate Girl's Lament," and Robert Burns' "Nine Inch Will Please a Lady."

Linn