frayedknotarts Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Here there be singers! A bit short-noticed, but for those of the crew who happen to be in Philadelphia on the THIRD MONDAY of each month, a Sea-Chantey and Pub-Songs evening is held at The Mermaid Inn (now is that appropriate, or WHAT?) in the Chestnut Hill (Germantown) section... Webpage Here Your landlady, Joanne, has a good collection of specialty stouts and ales and can talk the brews with you all nite, if you'd prefer, or you can join in with Cap'n Fudd (Charlie Miller), Bosu'n Dan (Mendini) and the crew and make the nite cacaphonous with your favourite Chantey (New ones are MORE than welcome!) or just sit and drink... The next one is tomorrow nite, so if you've a chance, don't miss it! www.frayedknotarts.com/tutor1.html Read the opening paragraph there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I've known about the mermaid In since I've moved here almost six years ago. I've neverbeen there. Something always gets in the way. It's so far all the way over the bridge and ...there be' hills in that area! This could be just what I'm looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Petee Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Story Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Err... by my count and looking at the calendar of events, it's the FOURTH Monday in March. Dances for nickels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnwilliam Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I'll have to stop by, if'n I ever visit my home town again; originally from Roxborough. Capt. William "The fight's not over while there's a shot in the locker!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 When I first moved to the area in 99 I lived in Manayunk! If you do ever plan to stop by at the mermaid, or the home town, be sure to let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan McGuyver Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 For those south of Philadelphia there are a number of other monthly shanty sings that one can attend. Ships Company Shantymen hosts 4 sings a month. (From their site http://www.shipscompany.org/chantysingers.htm#sings ) On the first Tuesday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m., join us at the Royal Mile Pub, 2407 Price St. in Wheaton, Maryland (near University & Rt. 97). (301) 946-4511. On the second Wednesday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m., join us at the Wharf Rat, 801 S. Anne Street, Baltimore, Maryland (Fells Point) (410) 276-9034 On the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m., join us at The Drummer's Lot, Main Street in Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (410) 263-2641 On the fourth Wednesday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m., join us at the Wellwood Inn & Rivershack in Charlestown, MD The Annapolis location is my personal favorite, but they are all fun. Captain Duncan McGuyver Crew Of The Vigilant Baltimore Maryland Based 17th & 18th Century Naval Living History Crew Of The Vigilant The Juryrig MDRF Based Social & Renfaire Crew The Juryrig Port Tortuga A Piracy based Pennsic household B09 Block, The Highlands (Up Hill & Left) Port Tortuga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnwilliam Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Will do. Silkie! And they tell me that once-slummy old Main Street has been yuppified? If that don't beat all! Capt. William "The fight's not over while there's a shot in the locker!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frayedknotarts Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 the "Fourth" Monday it is and pardon for the error there. Next one is Nov. 26th and we'll finally get a chance to look over John Langstaff's new "Revels Book of Chanteys and Sea Songs"! Cap'n Charlie says it's a dynamite collection and a pretty thing to boot. Cap'n William: Indeed, Manayunk (a ten minute drive from the Mermaid) HAS become "yuppified" beyond all belief. Where properties sold ten years ago for $15k, the same place now goes for several mil. The street is lousy with over-priced "restaurants" with poofty servers and meals that consist of two asparagus stalks and a bit of lamb on a bed of six grains of rice and come with a bank overdraught application. Not only that, it now extends along "Main Street" from Green Lane all the way to Midvale Ave and a block beyond.... an area formerly inhabited by those who you would not care to meet in broad daylight, let alone a darkened alley. And it's still growing. Green Street now has THREE stop signs before you get to the serious part of the hill and the property values there are beyond belief. Scarcely an "Old Family" left... The female ambulatory scenery has, however, VASTLY improved. www.frayedknotarts.com/tutor1.html Read the opening paragraph there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Will there be one in December? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matusalem Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Will there be one in December? Silkie, the December calender for the mermaid inn hasn't even been updated yet. Now I have one more music spot in west Philly besides the one in Glenside I'm at every now & then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Just tried the link on at the first post ...is this still happening? Any idea where I can find the Mermaid Inn schedule these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callenish gunner Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 http://www.themermaidinn.net/schedule.html [/b]Here you go lass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Thanks ...don't know why I couldn't get there the other night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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