Shanty crew - 1 year On

Subject: Shanty crew - 1 year On
From: GUEST,spb-cooperator
Date: 21 Nov 07 - 11:42 AM

Looking at the calendar, I notice a year has passed since I retired from shantying, and I am curious to find out what news there is about either or both of the Shanty Crews in the past year, and also how everyone else is getting on in the maritime circuit.

Regards


Steve

Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On
From: The Sandman
Date: 21 Nov 07 - 12:48 PM

Steve,how are you doing?,have you seen the Lancaster maritime festival thread.

Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On
From: GUEST,spb-cooperator
Date: 21 Nov 07 - 06:41 PM

Looking at the thread, I'm aware of the politics around Lancaster (for several years)....and also of various intention(s) to take on responsibilty for the event. I've got views on this but as I am ourside the circuit now it would only be speculatory anyway. Bur.... Lancaster was something special and a world-class event.

Anyway.... part of the upshot from my retirement is I miss having a creative side to my life, but I do not miss the tensions of being part of a group, so my feelings are a mixture of relief and vacuum.

Ahoj (pronounced ahoy)

Steve

Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On
From: Dead Horse
Date: 22 Nov 07 - 06:27 AM

Relief and vacuum! The mind boggles.
Cue for a pumping shanty, methinks.......

Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On
From: Charley Noble
Date: 22 Nov 07 - 12:16 PM

Steve-

"I do not miss the tensions of being part of a group"

Those are the risks of being involved with others in creative work. It's always sad when they overshadow the joy that's also produced. But sometimes you just have to walk away!

I do hope that you are able to continue singing as a solo, or with one or two others of like mind. I do solo work as well as perform with a group, which permits me to experiment with more songs than I can introduce to the group.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble
Roll & Go

Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On
From: The Sandman
Date: 22 Nov 07 - 12:41 PM

well in the last Folk london that I saw,Chris was advertising for singers,That is all I know.
I hope that you are able to continue singing as a solo, or with one or two others of like mind[Charleysquote]which I second.Dick Miles

Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On
From: kerry and Mandy
Date: 22 Nov 07 - 01:28 PM

hi Steve
good to know your ok, you dont need a group to sing and it's more fun when you dont have to worry about polotics.
singing should be fun and enjoyable, go for it.
take mate and have fun it's what life is about.

kerry and mandy

Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On
From: mick p r.m s.c
Date: 22 Nov 07 - 03:00 PM

I spoke to Chris at our Harwich Shanty Festival a few weeks ago and he is fine. He his at present researching the MARTELLO TOWERS of the UK.

Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On
From: Charley Noble
Date: 22 Nov 07 - 03:10 PM

"He his at present researching the MARTELLO TOWERS of the UK."

No doubt Chris will come up with a "canon."

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 22 Nov 07 - 03:23 PM

Hi Steve - I'm not on the maritime circuit, but am interested to hear what's been happening to the Shanty Crews.

2 of the Keelers have retired from their day jobs (Pete and Jim) so are available for solo bookings....

Kitty

Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On
From: GUEST,spb-cooperator
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 03:38 PM

Thanks for the encouragement.

I like the idea of working up something a bit more eclectic in the new year, but I'm not sure what.

Steve