The original song circle thread was up to 122 posts, so to make it easier on some of the computers out there, here's a continuation.

There is a chantey sing aboard the historic schooner C.A. Thayer at San Francisco's Hyde Street Pier, on Fisherman's Wharf. It happens on the first Saturday of every month, from 8pm to midnight. Free, but reservations are made by calling (415) 556-6435. I like to think of it as "a safe place to sing." All abilities are welcome, and all are welcome to lead a chantey or shore song. Mudcatters rIGGY, radriano, Melani, Elise, Winter's Wages, P.J. and Dave Swan are regulars and lead some wonderful songs. The only rules are: 1. Don't repeat a song that has already been done. 2. Songs must have a chorus, so everyone has a chance to join in. 3. Kids must be with parents or adult guardians. 4. No audible conversations during a song, out of respect for the singers and listeners. 5. Bawdy songs after 11:00 pm. 6. No smoking aboard ship. In the not a rule but a common courtesy category, no hogging the floor - give all who want to a chance to lead songs. Although there is probably no perfect way to organize a song circle that will please everyone, this system seems to have worked over the years for the greater good. If you're in the S.F. bay area around the 1st week of the month, give a call and come on down.

-chanteyranger

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Here is PART ONE.