Another "Sea Fever" put to rest and as one expects of Hull C.C. and Shanty Jack, a great success. Full marks to The Minerva! it was a pleasure to MC and sing in there, and on the main stage on Saturday afternoon. I didn't get around to The Green Bricks, except to get a tot of rum between acts on the main stage! Shellbacks carried the "Fringe Event", Saturday night at The White Hart expertly! For me, David & Julie Evardson were excellent, (I had not seen them before). Perhaps it would have been nice to see more shanty groups participating? However, it was a smashing festival. Roll on 2005. Meanwhile I'm off to the Cardiff Harbour Event this weekend. The Baggies are there with Monkey's Orphan, Hearts of Oak and The Endeavor Shantymen joining a number of folk acts. David Robinson.
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