ChanteyLass--

Last year I did all the demos (purposefully), and I think I ended up doing all but one in the previous year. It's one of the only places in the world you can do that, and for me, that's where it's at.

I'd love to see more enthusiasm for (attendance at) the demos, and in turn to see them developed more. Longer heave/hauls, more realistic work. A bit more "training" for some of the performers beforehand. There shouldn't be any more of a burden on the crew, but participants' enthusiasm might carry it.

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I was planning on attending as of a few weeks ago, but sad to say time and finances have made me unable. I was in my native Connecticut the last two years, but now "trapped" in California. I hope someone is there carrying the flag for chanties as a current and relevant art! :) Sing what you want! Sing what you feel! Chanties are not folklore, they are US!

On a side note, if anyone knows of any chanty-related events in California (e.g. in Frisco) this summer, please let me know.

Gibb