November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing

Subject: November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 13 Nov 16 - 06:46 PM

November Shanty, Forebitter and Foc's'le Ballad Session this Saturday, November 19th from 3:30 to 7:30 PM at The Press Room on Daniel Street in Portsmouth, NH.

I apologize for being a tad later than I usually announce this. I'm dealing with a family crisis in Milwaukee.

Historical note -- The Press Room celebrates its 40th anniversary this week. Original proprietor Jay Smith opened on election day in 1976. Originally the pub only served beer. A full liquor license was added in 1981 -- with a license that didn't require serving food, but demanded live music from open to close. On Sunday, November 20th, there will be an open house at The Press Room from 1-3.

This monthly session was started by Curmudgeon and me in January 2003, so we're fast approaching 14 years. Our weekly trad session started the summer of 1982. Lots of tradition at The Press Room!

Come join us for the shanty sing on Saturday! Music makes the world a better place.

Linn

Linn

Subject: RE: November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: GUEST,Barry O'Brien
Date: 14 Nov 16 - 08:45 PM

Linn,

Fall is upon us, and I intend to make it up!

Regards,

Barry O'Brien

Subject: RE: November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 15 Nov 16 - 05:54 PM

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Looking forward to seeing (and hearing) you, Barry!

Linn

Subject: RE: November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 16 Nov 16 - 11:21 PM

Up!

Subject: RE: November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: GUEST,Guest-Dianne
Date: 17 Nov 16 - 03:57 PM

Will be so nice to see/hear you Barry.
So, who else is planning to join us?


Dianne

Subject: RE: November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: GUEST,Don Hale
Date: 17 Nov 16 - 08:17 PM

I am echoing Dianne's sentiment, Barry. Also, Dianne, you were missed last month. I do expect to be there. Hope some folks from the "North Shore", as well as the great state of Maine, will find their way to the Press Room to join in!
                      Don

Subject: RE: November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: ranger1
Date: 17 Nov 16 - 10:00 PM

I'll be there. Charlie won't, though. Darn it, have to drive myself.

Subject: RE: November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: ranger1
Date: 18 Nov 16 - 10:17 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 19 Nov 16 - 07:41 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STAN HUGILL! Stan's been sailing other seas since 1992.

Tom and I saw him in June 1982 at South Church Unitarian in Portsmouth along with Starboard List. He was self-medicating (with rum in a flask) for a cold, but we really enjoyed the performance.

This is so appropriate for today's session. I'm sure we can dredge up a few songs that Stan brought to our attention.

And we'll also find space for the traditional "Thanksgiving Round".

See you this afternoon!

Linn

Subject: RE: November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 20 Nov 16 - 05:25 PM

A fairly loud and raucous session -- and a good distraction from politics. (And I think we needed a respite.)

The crew was me (Linn Schulz, nom de Mudcat Bat Goddess), Emery Hutchins, Susan Young, Dianne Lavoie, Nicole Hourihane, Barry O'Brien (after a hard summer sailing...), Jeri, Bill Perry, Gail & Jim Finn, Don & Cathy Hale, Chris Vaughan, Ranger1, Mike Moderd, Bill Lehrman & Carol Pierson, Justine Donovan, April & Eric, and Gail Diderickson.

What we sang --
1. Maggie May - Linn
2. Fisherman's Lassie - Susan
3. Lukey's Boat - Hutch
4. Sam's Gone Away - Dianne
5. Rickett's Hornpipe - Bill
6. Farewell to Tarwaithie - Don
7. Pay Me My Money Down - Barry
8. Whiskey-O, Johnny-O - Linn
9. I'm a Rowdy Soul - Hutch
10. Gray Foggy Day - Nicole
11. Cornish Lads - Susan
12. I Wish I Had Someone to Love Me - Dianne
(known to Dahlov Ipcar as "The Prisoner's Song")
13. Out On the Rolling Sea - Barry
14. We Know the Way - Nicole
15. Cape Ann (Gordon Bok) & St. Ann's Reel - Hutch
16. Spanish Ladies - Don
17. Thanksgiving Round - lead by Linn (each line repeats: "This Thanksgiving / Don't eat bread / Shove it up the turkey / Eat the bird.")
18. Haul Away, Joe - Jim
19. Farewell to Nova Scotia - Bill
20. Can I Live By the Sea [Christopher Vaughan] - Chris Vaughan
21. Fall Down Billy O'Shea - Hutch
22. Mollymauk - Jeri
23. General Taylor - Dianne
24. Swing Out the Jolly Boat - April
25. In the Bottom - Justine
26. Drill Ye Tarriers - Mike (with Don on special effects)
27. Sugar in the Hold - Susan
28. Byker Hill - Hutch
29. Sailor's Prayer [Tom Lewis] - Linn
30. Isle of Skye [Christopher Vaughan] - Chris
31. Long and Thin - Linn
(Somehow the combination of Susan working on a long, thin woven cord and a Scotsman - Chris - made me think of this Glasgow children's street song)
32. Banks of Sicily - Hutch
33. Paradise Street - Gail Finn
34. Noah Built the Ark (Sitting by the river on the levee) - Susan
35. Alabama John Cherokee - Barry
36. Sloop John A (Les Barker) - Linn
37. Where the Ocean Meets the Highway (CV) - Chris
38. Way Hi Sally Brown - April
39. Good-Bye My Riley-O - Justine
40. Bold Riley - Don
41. West Indies Blues - Hutch
42. Tinker Tailor (Tom Lewis) - Dianne
43. Isle au Haut Lullaby (Gordon Bok) - Bill
44. St. Brendan's Fair Isle- Hutch
45. Salt Water Cowboy - Mike
46. Lowlands - Gail Finn
47. Song of the Fish Gutters - Susan
48. Out Along the Bay (Emery Hutchins) - Hutch
49. Cannery Shed - Barry
50. Bold Thaddy Quill - Jim
51. Johnson Girls - Justine
52. Essequibo River - Susan
53. Someone Will Come Along (CV) - Chris
54. Backside of Nantucket Point - Linn
55. Botany Bay - Mike
56. Seaman's Hymn (Nelson's Prayer) - Don Hale and the Company

As usual, please let me know of any corrections or additions. Thanks for a great session!

Linn

Subject: RE: November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 22 Nov 16 - 06:57 AM

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Subject: RE: November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: GUEST,Guest-Dianne
Date: 22 Nov 16 - 10:33 AM

Thanks for posting Linn.

Susan, Dan, Barry and I went out for something to eat afterward to clear our heads and get a history lesson from Susan. One of her ancestors played a significant role in Portsmouth's history. Who knew?

Dianne

Subject: RE: November Press Room (NH) Shanty Sing
From: Charley Noble
Date: 22 Nov 16 - 07:02 PM

You all done well.

I've been kicking up Bob's-a-Dying here in the great City of New York. Sunday was a double-header with the Sea Music Session at Sailors Snug Harbor on Staten Island in the afternoon and the Exceedingly Good Song Night at the Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn. If you are interested in more details and PIXS, go to my Facebook Page.

Charlie Ipcar