Hi,

While the various acts performing around the Seaport are, obviously, a highlight of the weekend, THE highlight every year is the all-night sing-along at a meeting house across the street from the Seaport.

Mysel' and the missus will be there days hanging out on the Mystic Whaler, which is where a lot of the performers bed down for the weekend. Last year we had the unique honor of tipping pints with Liam Clancey, who told us tales of Shane McGowan and then sang "Shenandoah" to our 3-year old. Absolutely flipping brilliant weekend.

By the by, Mystic is a tiny, crowded village. Campers would be tough to negotiate around the town.

The organizers mill about throughout the event and are musicians themselves, hopping on and off stages when the opportunity presents itself. I'm fairly certain they'll accept a cassette if anyone wants a shot at performing next year.

Best,

Rich Kelly