18 Feb 10 - 07:45 PM (#2843729) Subject: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: curmudgeon There WILL be a monthly shanty/forebitter/ballad session at the Press Room in Porstmouth NH this Sat., 20 Feb. from 3:30 to 7?30 PM. Too much glare on the keyboard and I'm too tired to write more. See you on Saturday - Tom |
18 Feb 10 - 08:04 PM (#2843745) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Charley Noble We'll be there for sure. Weather couldn't look better. Charley Noble |
18 Feb 10 - 08:19 PM (#2843752) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Jeri I hear we'll have some singers in from Albany. I'll be there, of course. |
18 Feb 10 - 09:03 PM (#2843773) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Bat Goddess I'll be there, too. Alas, I won't be at the Friday session because I have to work, but I'll see Paul & Greg from Albany on Saturday. There's a rumor Tim Radford may drive up, too. Linn |
18 Feb 10 - 10:29 PM (#2843816) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Bupkes Yes, I'm expecting to host Tim for the weekend, arriving Friday afternoon. |
18 Feb 10 - 11:09 PM (#2843839) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: RTim Yes - all being well, ie. snow and traffic don't bite me - I will be there. Tim Radford |
19 Feb 10 - 10:22 AM (#2844154) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Bat Goddess Looking forward to seeing you Saturday! Pete and Joanne won't be able to make it, as they have benefit event to perform at. Linn |
19 Feb 10 - 10:36 AM (#2844170) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: SINSULL Previous commitment. I will miss you all. Mary |
19 Feb 10 - 02:50 PM (#2844395) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: jacqui.c I can't make it for obvious reasons. |
19 Feb 10 - 03:26 PM (#2844432) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Charley Noble It will be great to hear Paul and Greg singing again. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
20 Feb 10 - 10:08 AM (#2845011) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Charley Noble And Tim, and Jeri, and Marty. Anyone else planning to attend? Cheerily, Charley Noble |
20 Feb 10 - 11:49 PM (#2845550) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Charley Noble Just got home. It was another really nice session. There were some new singers there, and a few regular attendees from way out of town, in addition to the regular local crowd. Some really nice harmonies generated. But I'm too bushed to say much more now. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
21 Feb 10 - 10:34 AM (#2845790) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Charley Noble Well, it's a new and brighter day. Let's see. Who was in attendance for musicians? Myself and JudyB from Maine Tom and Linn Mark Paul (from Albany area) Emory Jeri Dave Coffin, daughter, and friend Alex Marty Tim Radford Bruce Jeff W. BarbaraB And another eight or so people who were singing along or listening. I wasn't keeping track of what songs were being sung by others very well but the songs I led included: Fire Maringo (traditional) Mobile Bay (C. Fox Smith) Dramamine (Talitha MacKenzie) Clan Alpine (Ron Baxter) Lumber (C. Fox Smith) Nice to see so much energy, and as I've mentioned above, such rich harmonies. Tim certainly brought some less familiar songs to the session. We had a nice dinner with Paul and Marty afterwards at Ricardi's, just up the street a few blocks. No additional songs but it was fun to just get to know one another better. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
21 Feb 10 - 10:47 AM (#2845800) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Bat Goddess That's -- Charlie Ipcar and JudyB from Maine Tom and Linn Mark Ryer Paul Schurr (from Albany area) Emery Hutchins Jeri Dave Coffin, daughter Linnea, and Kent Allyn Scott Bogle (who's been AWOL for awhile -- good to have him back!) Marty Stock Tim Radford Bruce MacIntyre Jeff Warner Barbara Benn Lovely session! Good new songs -- good old ones -- good new versions. Nice to see Scott back -- he's been using marriage and starting a family as an excuse for way too long. Really nice to have such great singers from a distance make it to the same session. I made a list of what was sung, but I can't remember what Mark's first song was (right after Tom started the session with "Fisherman's Hornpipe"). I was going to try out ("brucing" it, as it's sort of memorized but iffy at this point) "Sixteen Tons of Herring Roe" (thanks to Rika), but I was intimidated by the company -- didn't want to "practice" in front of such talent. But I DID sing "Sandgate Girl's Lament", "Ten Stone" (along with Jeri), "Astoria's Bar", "Race of Long Ago" and started "Nine Times a Night", but then my voice gave out and I decided not to push it -- I have to talk for two for the next couple days. Linn |
21 Feb 10 - 11:04 AM (#2845814) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Charley Noble Linn- Thanks for the clarifications and corrections of the names I listed. You and Jeri did a nice job of sharing "Ten Stone." We were discussing at dinner how supportive people generally were when someone leads a song in a key that's too high or too low, all those fingers pointing up or down is such a comfort! ;~) Charley Noble |
21 Feb 10 - 08:13 PM (#2846263) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Jeri I did the previously mentioned Ten Stone with Linn, Fire Down Below, and Black Bird. I had a great time. David and Linnea did 'The Reach', and there was as close to complete silence as it gets in the Press Room. It was a session I don't ever want to forget. |
21 Feb 10 - 08:24 PM (#2846271) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Charley Noble When we're good, we're very good! I really love to listen to whatever Emery sings. He's got that rare quality as a singer that all his songs are "old friends." He probably spends some time working them up but it's certainly not obvious. Charley Noble |
21 Feb 10 - 09:05 PM (#2846297) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Bupkes Linnea, David, and Kent performed the beautiful and timeless Wynken and Blynken and Nod for us. And, I find David has generously offered a download of it, free, on his web site: WynkenBlynkenNod I'll see if I can post some photos on Facebook soon, and link them here. What a warm-hearted, fine session that was! |
22 Feb 10 - 08:59 AM (#2846581) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Charley Noble Marty- Love to see some of the photos from the evening. You also did a good job singing. Charley Noble |
22 Feb 10 - 11:29 AM (#2846691) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Paul_Schurr_PSG_NY Once again the two nights at the Press Room were more than worth the long drive from Albany. There were moments where the atmosphere created by the songs gave that wonderful buzz that makes you glad to be alive and convinced that there is no other place you'd rather be. Good music, good friends, and good beer -- what a fine recipe. As I read down the list of Saturday's attendees, I realized that each one had contributed to the tapestry we created together. As usual, who will be there and what will be sung is always a surprise and part of the fun. I think this session was way above average, but I'm going to keep sampling as often as I can get there. |
23 Feb 10 - 11:25 AM (#2847701) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: GUEST,Bat Goddess in Boston It was truly a wonderful session. They're all good (can't remember one that wasn't) but sometimes magic does happen -- always different. Tom missed the second half of the session (although I filled him in later) -- maybe by the session next month when his defib battery will have been replaced and he won't be soooooo dragged out, he'll again be there for the whole session. And, just minutes ago I talked with Dr. Z after Tom's surgery this morning and things couldn't be much better in that regard, also. Dr. Z didn't start the restoration procedures, but the cancer is now GONE! And what he removed this morning, though it had grown since it was originally scheduled to be removed last December, grew OUT not into tissue and, here's the really lucky thing, it grew below the vocal cord, so Tom's left vocal cord is pretty much intact. Dr. Z also said that the area of the right vocal cord has healed amazingly well. Everyone's prayers, white light, reduction candles, healing thoughts, etcet etcet are WORKING! Thank you, every one, so much! Linn |
23 Feb 10 - 11:53 AM (#2847745) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Charley Noble Linn- Wonderful news about Tom! Charley Noble |
23 Feb 10 - 06:54 PM (#2848183) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: GUEST West Coast greetings to Tom - wonderful throat news! Jon Bartlett |
24 Feb 10 - 05:46 PM (#2849214) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Bat Goddess Hi, Jon -- check the "Curmudgeon" thread below the line -- Tom's not out of the woods yet. I just got home, soaking wet, after a bus trip from Boston. Tom is still at Mass General and life is really up in the air right now. Linn |
24 Feb 10 - 08:45 PM (#2849402) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Paul_Schurr_PSG_NY Linn, We're there with you and Tom in heart and soul. I'm picturing Tom back in the saddle leading songs. Best, Paul |
25 Mar 15 - 04:25 PM (#3696863) Subject: RE: Feb. Shanty Session @ Press Room-NH From: Bat Goddess Here it is five years later. And the notes from the session just rose to the top of the pile (along with those from a few other sessions). So...I typed them up and I'm posting them here. Better late than never! The Crew included – Tom Hall, Linn Schulz, Jeri, Mark Ryer, Jeff Warner, Barbara Benn, Bruce MacIntyre, Paul Schurr (from Albany), Emery Hutchins, David Coffin, daughter Linnea, and Kent Allyn, Scott Bogle (who's been AWOL for awhile – good to have him back!), Tim Radford, Marty Stock, Judy Barrows and Charlie Ipcar. 1. Fisherman's Hornpipe (tune) – Tom Hall & Mark Ryer 2. Fire Marengo – Charlie Ipcar 3. Big Bow Wow – Paul Schurr 4. Old Zeb – Emery Hutchins 5. Sandgate Girl's Lament – Linn Schulz 6. Shallow Brown – Tim Radford 7. The Rosabella – Marty Stock 8. Rolling Down to Old Maui – Scott Bogle 9. The Fireship – Bruce MacIntyre 10. Haul Away, Joe – Emery Hutchins 11. Ten Stone – Jeri & Linn Schulz 12. Old Figure 8 (recitation) – Paul Schurr 13. Sally Free and Easy – Mark Ryer 14. John Come Down the Backstay – Tim Radford 15. Whup Jamboree – David Coffin 16. Whiskey Before Breakfast – Hutch & Tom on concertinas 17. Mobile Bay (Roll the Cotton Down) – Charlie Ipcar 18. Northwest Passage – Bruce MacIntyre 19. Astoria's Bar – Linn Schulz 20. Rolla Bolla – Paul Schurr 21. Banks of Sicily – Emery Hutchins 22. Paddy Lay Back – Scott Bogle 23. Whiskey Johnny – Tim Radford 24. Fire Down Below – Jeri 25. London Julie – Bruce MacIntyre 26. Stormalong – Emery Hutchins 27. The Reach – David & Linnea Coffin 28. Clan Alpine – Charlie Ipcar 29. Johnny Com Down To Hilo – Paul Schurr 30. Farewell and Adieu – David Coffin 31. Tom's Gone To Hilo – Mark Ryer 32. Bulgine Run – Bruce MacIntyre 33. Faithful Sailor Boy – Tim Radford 34. Pay Me My Money Down – Emery Hutchins 35. Man Who Waters the Workers' Beer – Linn Schulz 36. Harbor Grace Excursion – Paul Schurr 37. Dramamine – Charlie Ipcar 38. Away Rio – David Coffin 39. Wynkin Blynkin and Nod – Linnea & David Coffin 40. Charley Noble – Judy Barrows 41. The Alabama – Bruce MacIntyre 42. Bobbin' Up and Down Like This – Tim Radford 43. Final Trawl – Scott Bogle 44. The Morning Glory – Bruce MacIntyre 45. Sweet Roseanne – Jeff Warner 46. Race of Long Ago – Linn Schulz 47. Seaman's Prayer (Nelson's Prayer) – David Coffin 48. Bold Benjamin – Tim Radford 49. Once More a Lumberin' Go – Marty Stock 50. Grey Funnel Line – Mark Ryer 51. Loading Lumber – Charlie Ipcar 52. Rolling Down to Cuba – Bruce MacIntyre 53. The Marco Polo – David Coffin & Kent Allyn 54. Goodbye, My Lover, Goodbye – Paul Schuff 55. Blackbird, Get Up – Jeri 56. 'Til I Return Again – Tim Radford 57. Nine Time a Night – Linn Schulz (started, but voice went south) 58. By the Hush – Jeff Warner 59. Rambling Irishman – Bruce MacIntyre 60. The Jeannie C – Mark Ryer 61. Jamestown Homeward Bound – David Coffin 62. Parting Song – Jeff Warner |