Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip

Subject: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: treaties1
Date: 03 Apr 02 - 01:45 PM

Members of the Shellbacks Chorus would love to visit and hopefully sing at maritime events in the U.S.A.

Numbers, dates,or length of visit,cannot not yet be agreed, but probably fall 2003. Logistically the North East states appear the best, though, nowhere is excluded at this early planning stage.

Information of probable dates,locations and who to contact, for any Annual Maritme events in year 2003 would be very helpful in compiling a possible schedule for our trip. Any help that Mudcatters can give would be most gratefuuly received.

Many thanks in advance Theresa

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: MMario
Date: 03 Apr 02 - 01:56 PM

Not to take this seriously - but suddenly I have a picture of the Shellback chorus invading the Maryland Renaissance festival.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 03 Apr 02 - 01:57 PM

Be afraid, be VERY afraid!!!

LTS

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Dead Horse
Date: 03 Apr 02 - 02:03 PM

If you buggers are planning on sailing over the pond, then you will probably need a good shantyman, and I'm available ;-)

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Mr Red
Date: 03 Apr 02 - 02:17 PM

they have 50 already - er make that 58
understatement all the weigh ****BG****

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 03 Apr 02 - 05:35 PM

ooh er - can I be an honourary Shellback groupie -I'll hold the coats!

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Celtic Soul
Date: 03 Apr 02 - 05:56 PM

Good goshamighty!! How utterly cool...Well, of course, if you can make it to Mystic Seaport during their festivities, you should. That really is the pre-eminent Shanty festival in the US. There are likely some gooduns in Canada as well, what with that being the home of one of the great "Stans" of our time.

There are quite a few in the southern states as well, seeing as Piracy is such a big thing these days, and there being many historical ports that were frequented by the likes of Blackbeard, et al.

And (correct me if I am wrong) but I believe Mmario has mentioned the Maryland faire as we do a Piracy weekend with *lots* of guest artists.

There are also a metric buttload of nautical and folk events around the Chesapeake Bay area, most of which can be found on our website, as we do a great deal of them.

www.pyrates.com

Wow...but it *would* be fantastic if you guys did happen to do one of the events we do. Probably the only way I am ever going to see you myself.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Jeri
Date: 03 Apr 02 - 06:22 PM

Click for the Portsmouth (NH/USA) Maritime Festival. Last weekend in September.

You could e-mail the contact listed on the above page.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST,treaties1
Date: 03 Apr 02 - 08:57 PM

Thanks Celtic Soul and Jeri I will follow up your posts they are a great start for our planning.A bit of pirating sounds fine Greetings to the rest of you.An extra shanty man would be superfluous to requirements ,but a coat carrier could be useful so watch this space.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 04 Apr 02 - 01:13 AM

I thought I had first dibs on coat carrying - Snuffy's Personal Assistant??

LTS

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Dead Horse
Date: 04 Apr 02 - 01:34 PM

Got no use for a (extra) shantyman? What ever is the world coming to? Somebody ought to write a song about it!
Have a whale of a time without me, then. And sea if I care...........

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Dead Horse
Date: 04 Apr 02 - 01:36 PM

Got no use for a (extra) shantyman? What ever is the world coming to? Somebody ought to write a song about it!
Have a whale of a time without me, then. And sea if I care...........

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Mr Red
Date: 04 Apr 02 - 02:23 PM

got no use for an extra post!
Of course there must room for gropies (sic) like me as there are a few blokettes amongst the mottley crew.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: treaties1
Date: 04 Apr 02 - 06:25 PM

Hello everybody, great to see the thread is still visible, as getting to the computer gets harder each day.

Thanks for your interest Dead Horse but, When everyone in Shellbacks is, or is an aspiring,Shanty Man, then Captain Derek vets all newbies (that includes coat carriers too Liz the Squeak) Dates of Maritime events are what I'm seeking so, my next task has to be, chasing up Celtic Soul and Jeri's links.

|But, just out of interest,which kind Catter puts on the lovely yellow highlights? Thankyou kind soul.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: treaties1
Date: 04 Apr 02 - 07:14 PM

Me again, I enjoyed your site Celtic Soul and got your schedule listing but internet explorer went into a tizz-wazz at the Portsmouth Maritime e.mail link so will try again tomorrow. Any other points of contact would be welcomed

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Jeri
Date: 04 Apr 02 - 09:26 PM

Theresa, I just tried the e-mail link and it works for me. If you still have problems tomorrow, please send me a PM and I'll see what I can do to help.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: treaties1
Date: 05 Apr 02 - 03:01 PM

Thanks Jeri, I'll try later and hope that I.E will behave

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: treaties1
Date: 06 Apr 02 - 02:30 AM

will be away for a few days so just a Refresh to keep it going

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Edain
Date: 06 Apr 02 - 08:15 PM

As another one of the shellback 'mob' I must admit, I hope we can make it over the pond next year, however, I fear it may need agreat amount of personal sacrifice unless you get you're drinking age lowered!!!!

Being but sweet(?) 18 now I sence pain and suffering ahead :-P

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: treaties1
Date: 08 Apr 02 - 08:30 PM

Refresh. Jeri I've tried the email link again and Internet Explorer just goes mad so I will send a PM.

Hi Edain, What is the drinking age in the US? It never entered my mind it would be different to the UK

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Noreen
Date: 08 Apr 02 - 08:42 PM

Why, how old are YOU, Theresa??

*grin*

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Apr 02 - 09:55 PM

Drinking age is 21. (Sorry) I've replied to your PM. If you have any problems, please let me know and I'll do what I can.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Abuwood
Date: 09 Apr 02 - 03:54 AM

Where is Mystic Seaport? I think this is THE shanty place in America. Can we sing on the plane or will they need a PEL?

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 09 Apr 02 - 04:28 AM

Will you be on the West Coast? There are several possible venues - the schooner WAWONA in Seattle, Washington, the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Oregon, the Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco where the full-rigged ship BALCLUTHA is berthed, the San Diego Maritime Museum where the Barque STAR OF INDIA is berthed, as well as smaller maritime museums in San Pedro and Monterey, California. PM me if you'd like details.

Hello, Abuwood. Mystic Seaport is on the East Coast in Connecticut. Their festival is in June but they might have concerts going on in the Fall.

chanteyranger

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Abuwood
Date: 09 Apr 02 - 11:29 AM

Thanks fro the info Chantey Ranger, where abouts are you - and do you have floor spce for 50 shellbacks?

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST,JohnB
Date: 09 Apr 02 - 12:29 PM

Lots of places and Festivals in Canada. Keep this thing going, let me know what potential dates are and I will see what can be arranged or is on for those times. Johnny Collins was over here last year and is coming again on April 29th, just so that he can come Morris Dancing with a bunch of us on Mayday. JohnB

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST,chanteyranger
Date: 09 Apr 02 - 01:05 PM

Abuwood, we'll have berths aboard historic ships at Hyde Street Pier for the Shellbacks if you make it out here for a performance. You would all need to bring sleeping bags and padding.

chanteyranger

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 09 Apr 02 - 02:14 PM

padding?

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST,chanteyranger
Date: 09 Apr 02 - 02:34 PM

I mean like foam or something else to go between the sleeping bags and the wooden berths. Most of the berths come without the "donkey's breakfast."

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Col K
Date: 09 Apr 02 - 08:08 PM

We remember you chantey ranger from Whitby last year, anything you can do to help us get to you and to perform with you again in the states would be very helpful.See you again sometime

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Abuwood
Date: 13 Apr 02 - 04:08 AM

Linda & I always carry padding! Trouble is airplane seats often don't account for this! It sounds cool to sleep on a ship, but I like the idea of Canada, we have Morris men in shellbacks too and a couple of Mummers groups if that goes well over there. What parts of Canada JohnB? My experience of Vancouver was lovely, kind og old fashioned, like Scotland with an American accent, to be honest the USA scares me. I am a country girl at heart and don't like big cities. Least I will be travelling with a bunch of huge blokes!

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: MMario
Date: 13 Apr 02 - 12:52 PM

Abuwood - Most of the US is country - huge tracts of country - It's just hard to get to those sections.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST,chanteyranger
Date: 13 Apr 02 - 01:11 PM

Don't worry, Abuwood, the only people robbing Shellbacks would be crimps, and we don't have those anymore :-). It's not hard to get to the rural areas. Finding sea music gigs there could be challenging. It's of course up to you Shellbacks where you want to go, but let me know if you want West coast US venue contact info, plus a few East coast contacts and I'll PM you a list. Just let me know who the list should go to.

chanteyranger

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Abuwood
Date: 13 Apr 02 - 05:04 PM

Great Thanks Chanty, give it to Treaties1 who started the thread, I think she is very keen on America.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Celtic Soul
Date: 13 Apr 02 - 07:39 PM

Hey, just let us know when the big trip is being scheduled! As to the contact folks, I will go and do a little checking. I don't do most of the booking for my band. There are at least a few website links at our page, and from there some contact info. If you want any specific contact info, let me know, and I'll see what I can dredge up for you.

:D

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 14 Apr 02 - 03:52 AM

...and I'll wear the t-shirt you (Abuwood) gave me at the Pier Inn.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Wyrestew
Date: 14 Apr 02 - 03:22 PM

Just Looking

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: treaties1
Date: 14 Apr 02 - 06:41 PM

Hi Everyone Great response to date, thankyou all. Sorry I've been missing again, I've just come back fron the UK's foremost traditional festival The National Folk Music Festival at Sutton Bonnington,Leicestershire where I had the pleasure of meeting David Jones from the Northern USA currently acting in New York City, and Louis Killen.I actually managed to lead three shanties over the weekend which is pretty good going in what is usually a very agricultural and industrial heritage type of festival.

I will liase with Derek and as soon as possible try to get probable dates and follow up contacts. Thanks again be back soon.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Col K
Date: 15 Apr 02 - 05:18 PM

Its good to know that so many of you good folks out there are trying to help us visit you

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Wyrestew
Date: 02 Jul 02 - 01:38 AM

Just got into this......I know its a long way from the sea...it is Country (abuwood)....but my dear mother lives on a horse farm in Kentucky....accomodation could be provided in one of the barns....amongst the (poor old) horses

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: treaties1
Date: 03 Jul 02 - 06:49 PM

Hi everyone, glad to see this thread is still active, not much progress at the UK end yet. Still compiling actual number of Shellbacks willing and able to go and at what time of year to visit.So watch this space Cheers Theresa

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST,JohnB
Date: 04 Jul 02 - 12:45 PM

I hope this works, try

here for Ontario and here for a greter Canadian content.

I am in the Toronto area of Ontario.

Will post more, or correct screw-ups later. JohnB

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 10:08 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Noreen
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 10:39 AM

Well, a lot has happened since this thread...

Shellbacks are singing at the FSGW Getaway in Maryland this coming weekend, South Street Seaport in New York and Mystic Seaport during the week and then New York Pinewods festival in Connecticut the following weekend- with all the lovely Fall colours around us as we're travelling.

Some of us are staying on for the rest of the following week ('til the end of October) and are still open to suggestions... :0)

Can't wait!

Thanks all for the help you have given us in organising our first international tour. I hope it won't be the last!

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Noreen
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 10:46 AM

Shellback Chorus to USA Oct 2003

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 12:33 PM

I hope it won't be the last either - I want to come next time!! Have a great time everyone and if possible let us know how you are getting on.
Mrs Greenduck

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: nutty
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 02:46 PM

I hear that Brian Rogers is a last minute drop-out having broken his hip (poor man) so perhaps you could masquerade as him Mrs D. (grin)

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Tinker
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 04:23 PM

Getaway weather


The weather at the Getaway looks to be cool and damp. Highs only in the mid 50's. Make sure you've got layers. I'll pull out some extra blankets to bring along....


See Ya Soon

Tinker

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Noreen
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 05:52 PM

Thanks Tinker- weather there looks very similar to home!

Sunny spells on Sunday...
:0)

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Col K
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 07:04 PM

Not long now till I arrive at JFK 1pm USA time thursday to be precise. Looking foreward to meeting so many of you,especially Tinker who has kindly offered to look after me on my first night in the States.
Micca has given me warnings/instructions about some of you,I'll see you all soon.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Bill D
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 07:08 PM

aww...you can't trust Micca...he was bemused by our cider..*grin*

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Snuffy
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 07:08 PM

And another one missing will be Arthur Marsden, in hospital with heart problems. Hope you make a speedy recovery, Arthur, we'll really miss you.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Emma B
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 07:08 PM

Bon voyage!

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Jeri
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 07:24 PM

Col, someone informed me that Micca had once described me as completely crazy. I thought this was amusing, coming from Micca.

I'm sorry about the Shellbacks who couldn't make the trip. I hope they both feel better soon. I'm really looking forward to meeting y'all!!!

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Oct 03 - 10:07 PM

Micca warned you about some of us????? That's the pot calling the kettle black! I spent a week with the man and can tell plenty...but won't.

Micca - the city of Portland is challenging the city of Keene for the record "Most Jack O' Lanterns lit at one time. Remember Keene? Wish us luck.
SINS, about to slaughter a pumpkin.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Col K
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 12:32 AM

It turns out that Arthur has an infection of the middle ear.Get well soon sorry you are not coming .Leaving the house in 30 mins

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 05:07 AM

Women singing sea chanteys.




scarry and VERY UN-TRADITIONAL

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST,Santa
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 06:53 AM

Guest:Diddums.

No-one ever seems to worry about the sex of the singer in any other part of folk music: Maddy Prior's bold weaver falling in love with a factory maid springs to mind. Just relax and enjoy.

Besides, if you study your folk music, you will realise that half of any given crew were women in disguise searching for their Johnny/Willy/Henry/whoever.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: VIN
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 07:46 AM

Not to mention the very 'handsome cabin boy'!

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST,again
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 12:46 PM

"Official sources account for just more than 20 women who dressed as men and who served in the Royal Navy or Marines from the late 17th century to early 19th centuries"

Not enough for one for each song!

"Women dressed as men played a part in a number of songs, many no doubt a matter of wishful thinking, but there was an underlying reality which made the songs particularly interesting to both genders"

come on! women heaving and hauling!!!!

I don't expect to see 6ft 6 navvies singing songs like "I was once a country maid"

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 12:57 PM

don't forget that the 'age of sail' was also a time when your *AVERAGE* woman probably spent a great deal of her day 'heaving and hauling' something or other.

and if "official" sources document as many as 20 women who served - I'll bet there were a good many more that either are NOT documented, were covered up; or were never discovered "officially".

Again - it may not have been common - but it *did* occur - enough that it made an intrigueing subject.

And I don't know about the women of your acquaintence - but I know more then a few who would deck me if I suggested they were incapable of performing the work aboard a ship.

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Bill D
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 12:58 PM

piffle, 'again', I have SEEN women do this work at places like Mystic Seaport...not as many as men, but there were a few small, weaker male sailors, too..

stupid stereotypes and generalizations are tedious...

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 01:47 PM

Unnamed GUEST - Actually I thought that to be truly traditional you should limit shanty singing to genuine square-rig sailors only. That should help keep things quite. Or is it somehow alright if (male) teachers and social workers join in?

Or perhaps you haven't realised - it's about singing songs!

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Emma B
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 01:54 PM

Yes but they are REALLY scary - have a great time folks!

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST,again again
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 01:58 PM

Tradition is Tradition,

Women did not go to sea as a rule, they were not part of the chantey tradition and the songs and content of the songs are male orientated e.g.:-

WINDLASS
As I walked out one morning fair,
One more time.
It's there I met Miss Nancy Blair.
One more time.



CHORUS
I shook her up, I shook her down,
One more time.
I shook her round and round the town.
One more time.



CHORUS
There ain't but one thing grieves my mind,
One more time.
It's to leave Miss Nancy Blair behind.
One more time.



CAPSTAN

Was you ever in Quebec
Bonny laddie, highland laddie
Stowing timber on the deck
Bonny highland laddie


CHORUS:
Way ho and away we go
Bonny laddie, highland laddie
Way ho and away we go
Bonny highland laddie

SHORT HAUL DOUBLE PULL

Oh, when I was a little boy me mother often told me;
Way, haul away, we'll haul away for Rosie, Oh.
That if I did not kiss the girls me lips would grow all mouldy.
Way haul away, we'll haul away Joe.

CHORUS
Way haul away, we'll haul for better weather.
Way haul away, we'll haul away Joe.
Way haul away, we'll haul away together.
Way haul away, we'll haul away Joe



HALYARD


Whiskey is the life of man
Whiskey, O, Johnny, O
I'll drink whiskey when I can,
Rise her up from down below.


CHORUS


Whiskey, whiskey, whiskey,O
Up aloft this yard must go,
John rise her up from down below


Folk music is about keeping tradition alive NOT altering things to be PC

I have no problem with people of any sex doing a job they are capable of doing - but Women and chanteys do not mix! even if the women is big strong and butch! and most of the " Small, weaker male sailors, too" didn't last the trip!!!!!

ps I also don't like to hear women swearing and cursing - I might be "old Fashioned" or maybe just traditional

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 02:01 PM

I don't like hearing women swear and curse either - it usually means some poor guy is in a lot of trouble!

women sing MANY songs from the male point of view - so why not shantys?

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Tinker
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 02:32 PM

Back to thread theme... ColK has arrived at JFK and is hopefully getting into a car as I type....

Tinker

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 02:45 PM

HUZZAH!

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Snuffy
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 03:18 PM

Soon be there - check in in 10 hours, but first an evening of singing and playing until .....

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: GUEST,again again again
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 03:26 PM

sorry for postingg off topic - I am silent...

hope they have a good time

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 03:36 PM

Just make sure you look after Col....he supplies the majority of the UK with hugs and we would like him back in working order!!!!!

Hope you all have a great time, safe journeys.

Khatt

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Menolly
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 03:38 PM

Do not forget that The Shellback Chorus sing Maritime and Shanties. Very few of the women actually sing Shanties, mainly songs to do with the sea. Theresa is an exception and I defy anyone to deny her the right! A fearsome little lady!
Loads of men sing women's songs and loads of people who have never been down a mine, sing mining songs, plenty of landlubbers sing sea songs and at least the songs are being sung!
I have avoided singing Shanties (except choruses) for the last 30 years, except Lowlands, abotu which there has long been arguments, but I am going to start this winter!

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Noreen
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 03:41 PM

Thanks GUEST, I'm sure we will have a great time.

It is an interesting subject for discussion- perhaps you would like to start a thread on it?

(There is no doubt that the content of the songs are male orientated but I don't see why I can't sing shanties if men can (and do, beautifully) sing such songs as Lord Gregory and Shule Aroon.)

....check in in 9hrs...

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: momnopp
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 04:24 PM

yippie yippie yippie yippie

~jumps up and down inexplicably in the middle of her office~


:-D

JudyO

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Jeri
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 05:53 PM

I'm late, but whatthehell. The "women shouldn't sing sea shanties" is silly in its selectiveness. Shanties should be sung by men to be authentic. The should also only be sung on board an appropriate type of vessel and only when performing an appropriate task. There should probably be nothing but accidental harmony, and I'd say at least 25% of singers singing off-key. (Not a bad idea for a thread, but perhaps shanties is too narrow a topic.)

Oh well, I sing sea shanties. If you'd like to be scared, please feel free.

Col K should be at Tinker's now?
Oh well, she's probably too busy talking with him, or she's taken him on a beer hunt!

Subject: RE: Help: U.K Shellbacks Chorus plans forU.S trip
From: Col K
Date: 16 Oct 03 - 06:45 PM

Yes I'm here safely at Tinker's having a quiet evening recovering from the flight. STILL sorting transport situation now that Derek has injured his leg and can not drive. Anyone with photo liscense please bring it with you just incase we need another driver. Barbara has been given the instructions for meeting me at JFK. See you there.

Col