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May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH)
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Subject: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: curmudgeon Date: 16 May 11 - 02:52 PM The monthly shanty, forebitter and ballad session for May will be at the Press Room in Portsmouth NH from 3:30 to 7:30 PM Hope to see many regulars and maybe some newcomers - Tom |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Charley Noble Date: 16 May 11 - 06:12 PM Tom- I had to miss last month's session because of NEFFA but I certainly plan to make this one. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: NbptErnie Date: 16 May 11 - 06:17 PM Tom, Amy and I are planning to be there for some shanty singing, some Guiness, and some good food afterwards. Ernie |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: curmudgeon Date: 16 May 11 - 08:20 PM Charley - Wll you be bringing your own mitre and crozier? |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: GUEST,Peadar (formerly) of Portsmouth Date: 17 May 11 - 11:40 AM I "May" actually make this one... Peter |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: curmudgeon Date: 19 May 11 - 06:34 PM "One more pull..." |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Charley Noble Date: 19 May 11 - 08:48 PM "...and then belay!" Judy will be coming along with me as well. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Bat Goddess Date: 20 May 11 - 08:26 AM Me, too. Linn |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: SINSULL Date: 20 May 11 - 09:28 AM I will be found on the roof of my house with Seamus and three cats awaiting the Rapture. Have fun. M |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Bat Goddess Date: 20 May 11 - 09:26 PM Mary...you're aware that YOU may be Raptured...but your clothes won't be... Linn |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Jeri Date: 20 May 11 - 09:30 PM I don't think animals are allowed, so you may want to hang around... that, plus the whole having to wear your rapture suit thing... |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Bupkes Date: 21 May 11 - 12:06 PM No better place to be than singing with friends while the World Ends, on a high note, too. It's sunny and warm for a change. Looking forward to seeing you all. Marty |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: SINSULL Date: 21 May 11 - 04:51 PM I won't go. The idea of spending eternity with that crackpot preacher. That and the clothes thing. Plus Seamus can't possibly take care of himself and the cats. |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Bat Goddess Date: 21 May 11 - 08:45 PM Good session. Tired. Good tired. Mañana. Glad you're still here, Mary. Uh, he was wrong before... Linn |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Charley Noble Date: 22 May 11 - 09:27 AM The session seemed to keep everyone in raptures. Seldom have I heard such soulful singing. I myself was floundering around for something special to contribute but the best I could come up with was "The Spectral Fishing Fleet," my tribute to the demise of the commercial fishing community of Fleetwood, UK. Other songs I led included: Midwatches by Burt Franklin Jenness Angelina by Mike Kennedy Fire Marengo-TRAD Evening Shadows Fall, my own Mobile Bay by Cicely Fox Smith There was a woman at the session I hadn't encountered before, Diane I believe, who has a fine strong shanty voice. She also led "Martin Said to His Man" and invited us all to contribute verses which was a whole lot of fun. I hope she becomes a regular. For the next Press Room session in June we should be bringing Danny Spooner and his wife Gael along with us. Danny's booked at the Mystic Sea Music Festival and after the Festival we're spiriting him up to Maine where he'll be vacationing and performing a concert at the Maine Maritime Museum/Winter Street Church in Bath on Sunday, June 19th, 7:30 pm. Send me a PM if you'd like concert reservations. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Bat Goddess Date: 22 May 11 - 10:19 AM Charley, Dianne Lavoie was around the Friday session back in the '90s, then was away for awhile, sporadically reappearing. For the past couple months, she's not only a regular at the Friday sessions, but discovered (last month) the shanty session and has been an enthusiastic participant. I'll post the usual play list, etc. starting after I get home from work this evening. Prolly pictures, too (at Facebook). Linn |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Charley Noble Date: 22 May 11 - 11:09 AM Linn- She's a fine addition! The regulars aren't too shabby either. Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Bat Goddess Date: 23 May 11 - 08:28 AM Got home too late from work, homeward errands, etcet. But I did get photos posted at Facebook. Roll call: Tom Hall, Linn Schulz, Mark Ryer, Dianne Lavoie, Ernie Pigeon & Amy, Mike Modern, Charlie Ipcar, Judy Barrows, Chris Maden, Jeri, Don Hale, Bruce MacIntyre & Janie, Pete Hale, Marty Stock, Claire Curtis. As usual, welcome corrections on titles, etc. Here's a start -- 1. Song for Gale (Get Me My Fiddle, We'll Sing All The Old Songs) - Mark Ryer 2. Mid-Watches - Charlie Ipcar 3. Bold Fisherman - Mike Modern 4. Winkin, Blinkin and Nod - Ernie Pigeon 5. Santiano [Highwaymen, c. 1962, B-side of "Michael Rowed the Boat Ashore"] - Linn Schulz 6. John Kanaka - Dianne Lavoie 7. Texas Rangers - Mark 8. Fire Marengo - Charlie 9. Black Bird, Get Up - Jeri 10. Whiskey-O - Chris Maden 11. Marco Polo - Mike & Ernie 12. Marco Polo [the other one] (fragment) - Mark 13. Bold Fisherman - Bruce MacIntyre [with the other verse, etc. I told Mike about] to be continued... Linn |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Charley Noble Date: 23 May 11 - 08:38 AM Linn- You've managed to shoot some nice photos under demanding conditions. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: GUEST,Peadar (formerly) of Portsmouth Date: 23 May 11 - 01:37 PM my contributions were... Foggy Banks The Whalecatchers and The Martin Greigh, 'cuz my dad made me. ;-) BTW - I'll humbly mention again that The Moffatt-Ladd House on Market Street in Portsmouth is hosting the Piscataqua Waterfront Festival on June 4, and our lil' maritime group, Mudhook, will be performing at 4 pm in the warehouse. If you can make it, it'd be great to see ya. Peter |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Bat Goddess Date: 23 May 11 - 07:51 PM 14. Race of Long Ago - Linn Schulz 15. Frankie's Trade - Bruce MacIntyre 16. Jeannie C. - Dianne Lavoie 17. Foggy Banks - Pete Hale 18. Roseabella - Marty Stock 19. Girls Around Cape Horn - Don Hale 20. My Name It Is Dan, Dan - Chris Maden 21. White Squall - Ernie Pigeon 22. Sorrows of a Sailor - Bruce 23. Nine Times a Night - Linn 24. Sammy's Bar - Mark Ryer 25. Angelina - Charlie Ipcar 26. Alabama John Cherokee - Chris Maden 27. Isle Au Haut - Dianne 28. Range of the Buffalo - Mike Modern 29. Rolla Bolla - Ernie 30. Down Below - Linn 31. The Cumberland and the Merrimack - Mark 32. Good In Living - Claire Curtis [Rapture time...around 6 PM] 33. Sit Down Beside My Jesus - Marty (haven't a clue what the real title is) 34. Evening Shadows Fall - Charlie 35. Isn't It Grand? - Pete Hale 36. Fire Down Below - Jeri 37. London Julie - Ernie 38. All For Me Grog - Dianne 39. Sandgate Girl's Lament - Linn 40. Deep Blue Sea - Mark 41. Tramps/Shoveling for Steam - Judy Barrows 42. Roll the Cotton Down (Mobile Bay) - Charlie 43. Mateñero Sol (?) / Lonely Sailor - Chris 44. Farewell to Tarwaithie - Don 45. Greenland Whale Fisheries - Pete 46. The Mermaid (tweaked for Rapture) - Mike 47. Bully In the Alley - Ernie 48. Won't You Come Down to Portsmouth Town - Marty 49. White Feathers In My Hand - Judy 50. Flash Company - Linn 51. Oggie Man - Mark 52. Spectral Fishing Fleet - Charlie 53. Martin Said To His Men - Dianne, et al 54. Help Me To Raise 'Em, Boys - Chris 55. The Martin Greigh - Pete 56. Nelson's Prayer - Mark That's it! Lovely session! See you next month! Linn |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Charley Noble Date: 23 May 11 - 09:36 PM Linn- I think you've nailed them all. Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: May Shanty Session @ The Press Room (NH) From: Bupkes Date: 24 May 11 - 11:09 AM Linn, at about 5:55 pre-Rapture time, that was "It Soon Be Done" that I felt inspired to contribute. I'd learned it from a New Golden Ring record. and it can be improvised just like Dianne's "Martin Said to His Man": It soon be done with trouble and trial When we meet on the other shore I'm going to shake hands with all of the elders Tell all the people 'good morning' Sit down beside my Jesus Sit down and rest a while It soon be done with weeping and moaningÉ It soon be done with fear and hatredÉ It soon be done with trouble and trialÉ It soon be done with back-talkin' childrenÉ It soon be done with gasoline taxesÉ It soon be done with trouble and trialÉ And my "Portsmouth Town" was of course Peter Bellamy's "Yarmouth Town", Marty |
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