21 Nov 07 - 11:42 AM (#2199275) Subject: Shanty crew - 1 year On From: GUEST,spb-cooperator Looking at the calendar, I notice a year has passed since I retired from shantying, and I am curious to find out what news there is about either or both of the Shanty Crews in the past year, and also how everyone else is getting on in the maritime circuit. Regards Steve |
21 Nov 07 - 12:48 PM (#2199316) Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On From: The Sandman Steve,how are you doing?,have you seen the Lancaster maritime festival thread. |
21 Nov 07 - 06:41 PM (#2199547) Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On From: GUEST,spb-cooperator Looking at the thread, I'm aware of the politics around Lancaster (for several years)....and also of various intention(s) to take on responsibilty for the event. I've got views on this but as I am ourside the circuit now it would only be speculatory anyway. Bur.... Lancaster was something special and a world-class event. Anyway.... part of the upshot from my retirement is I miss having a creative side to my life, but I do not miss the tensions of being part of a group, so my feelings are a mixture of relief and vacuum. Ahoj (pronounced ahoy) Steve |
22 Nov 07 - 06:27 AM (#2199812) Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On From: Dead Horse Relief and vacuum! The mind boggles. Cue for a pumping shanty, methinks....... |
22 Nov 07 - 12:16 PM (#2199984) Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On From: Charley Noble Steve- "I do not miss the tensions of being part of a group" Those are the risks of being involved with others in creative work. It's always sad when they overshadow the joy that's also produced. But sometimes you just have to walk away! I do hope that you are able to continue singing as a solo, or with one or two others of like mind. I do solo work as well as perform with a group, which permits me to experiment with more songs than I can introduce to the group. Cheerily, Charley Noble Roll & Go |
22 Nov 07 - 12:41 PM (#2200006) Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On From: The Sandman well in the last Folk london that I saw,Chris was advertising for singers,That is all I know. I hope that you are able to continue singing as a solo, or with one or two others of like mind[Charleysquote]which I second.Dick Miles |
22 Nov 07 - 01:28 PM (#2200057) Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On From: kerry and Mandy hi Steve good to know your ok, you dont need a group to sing and it's more fun when you dont have to worry about polotics. singing should be fun and enjoyable, go for it. take mate and have fun it's what life is about. kerry and mandy |
22 Nov 07 - 03:00 PM (#2200137) Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On From: mick p r.m s.c I spoke to Chris at our Harwich Shanty Festival a few weeks ago and he is fine. He his at present researching the MARTELLO TOWERS of the UK. |
22 Nov 07 - 03:10 PM (#2200139) Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On From: Charley Noble "He his at present researching the MARTELLO TOWERS of the UK." No doubt Chris will come up with a "canon." Cheerily, Charley Noble |
22 Nov 07 - 03:23 PM (#2200146) Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On From: Herga Kitty Hi Steve - I'm not on the maritime circuit, but am interested to hear what's been happening to the Shanty Crews. 2 of the Keelers have retired from their day jobs (Pete and Jim) so are available for solo bookings.... Kitty |
09 Dec 07 - 03:38 PM (#2212053) Subject: RE: Shanty crew - 1 year On From: GUEST,spb-cooperator Thanks for the encouragement. I like the idea of working up something a bit more eclectic in the new year, but I'm not sure what. Steve |