There were over 50 people in attendance at this benefit concert, in addtion to the performers! And most were more than willing to sing on choruses and refrains. What a nice evening. Two of Bill and Gene's sons were there, Archie and Paul, and they were delighted with the program. My mother was also there, at the age of 89, singing along.

There were interesting media snafus, the newspaper calendar typo that identified the Maine Maritime Museum as the "Maine Maritime Acadamy," two hours "down" the coast at Castine; we were able to correct that one but we hope no one drove to Castine that evening for our concert. But the one we really loved was the headline that read "SONGS OF THE SEA CONCERT: Shanties and Ballet." Can you imagine Alison Freeman, Castlebay, Roll & Go, and Bob Webb prancing 'crost the stage in our tutus while singing "Randy-Dandy-O"?

Anyway, we all had a very good time and would encourage our friends to the South to consider attending our next special event at the Museum.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble