CapnJake

Hello to the Mainiacs! Have you been waiting to hear your shanty pals take on some Christmas tunes? Well, now is your chance! Bounding Main will perform this Saturday, Dec 5, in our favorite lake-side town, Port Washington, Wisconsin, where the whole town will be gussied up for the holidays. We will be wandering about and singing and playing from 3 to 6PM. We will probably have a few shows, but we are not sure of location or time yet. It will not be difficult to spot us; aside from our usual colorful flair, we will be draped in tree deco and Santa hats. Oh yes, we love Christmas. (Not kidding actually!) The afternoon fun is followed by the parade at 6:15. We are told we have placement toward the beginning of the parade (which last year was looong). Here is the schedule of the day from last year, which will give you an idea of this year's events. This bustling Christmas party in downtown Port Washington is family friendly and lots of fun! Hope to see you there! ~Maggie and the crew http://www.boundingmain.com

I'm sorry, but did I miss something here? While the claiming of false titles might be a little dippy, and Mr. Blackthorne's defence of said title seems rather underwhelming, how does this translate into his being a blight on this forum? Bilge, it probably stems from his activities at the Port Washington Pirate Fest last weekend. There is another thread where THAT is being discussed.

That is EXCELLENT news! We LOVE both of the St. Louis shows and we want them to thrive! Naturally we really think the Pirate Festival is great - they transform the whole renaissance theme nicely into piratical. Yes, perhaps a change of hands has done them some good - fantastic! Thanks for sharing! I hope we find our way down there again! been attending the st. louis renfaire the past couple of weekends... practically a sell out crowd !! both times, we had to park in an upper lot that i didn't even know existed... reason being-- the vast lower lot was jam packed !! people i talked to said that the crowds were good and the vendors were happy... i did notice a little more advertising for the event ( maybe i just happened to catch it this time around ) and everyone seemed pleased... hopefully the same hard work will have some great results for the pirate fest in september !!!

According to the festival producer and the police report one of the recent but regular particpants on this discussion site, indeed this event's threads, had the audacity to try to lift a flask from one of the vendors on Saturday afternoon. He got caught, the police were on him, and the only reason he didn't go to jail is that the vendor was from California and couldn't return to witness the theft in court. It was reported to me that he was drunk and that he had friends with him from California that were mortified by the events. This fellow was banned from the festival; his friends from California were told they were free to return without him. I am appalled at this person's behavior. It is not simply that someone lifted an item from a vendor; shrinkage is a sad part of vending - it is that it was ONE OF OUR OWN. This wasn't a foolish teen on a spree, it was not someone in need, it was a costumed, self-titled pirate afficianado that regularly participates on this discussion board. This, as someone else pointed out, makes us ALL look bad. The vendor, understandably, started sharing with all of his neighbors "I was just ripped off by one of those pirates!" That rumor thing spreads all around, the police report is published in the paper and then next year it may become THAT MUCH HARDER for the producer to get permits to use the park, may have to pay for security out of the show budget, will have to work that much harder to bring in much needed vendors to a vending area with a "security problem." After I receive confirmation that the name on the police report transfers to his online persona I will make his name available here as a warning to everyone else involved with him as to what kind of a person he has shown himself to be. Unless he wishes to offer his side of the story to everyone first.

Kudos to you for your new healthy form, my friend. Lookin' GREAT!

Politics entirely aside I think it was a great event. My administrative responsibilities spooled down to 10% after Friday night and I could return to being an entertainer all day Saturday and Sunday. I loved all of our sets - everyone is so responsive and supportive. CD sales were good on Saturday and the audiences were good all around. The weather held all night Friday, until 5:00 on Saturday and after a morning shower was gorgeoous on Sunday. MerryDeath, I'm sorry we never crossed paths all weekend. I did not see you at either morning meeting so I couldn't publically thank you for all of your assistance in getting the event in order. I hope you had a positive experience. I met a bunch of really great people, revisited a bunch of great friends that I see too seldom and really did have the best of times. I hope everyone else enjoyed themselves.

We will actually have a professional videographer chronicaling the event for a promotional spot for 2010. I'm quite excited by this fun thing! Dean

On Friday I will be Marketing Agent for the event. On Saturday I put on my kerchief and garb and am Cap'n Jake of Bounding Main and I will proceed to have a rollicking good time with everyone else. Here's to 2009! May it be tornado free! Here's to 2010! My it be organized by January! Love to you all!

Kim McCulloch is the primary vendor contact but Tracy Ripple is assisting her: Kim McCulloch admin@portpiratefestival.com Ph: 262-388-2207 Tracy Ripple firstmate@portpiratefestival.com Ph: 262-388-9762 I know that the area map was being finished last weekend when I was up there during another festival. I also know that Kim's shop, The Portico, sprung another leak from the apartment upstairs, so there may have been a delay. I'm not involved with that part of the operation, so I don't know much - sorry. Dean

http://www.portpiratefestival.com/reenactors.htm If you have a better link than the one on the page please send it to me. Of course the home page is http://www.portpiratefestival.com.

I'm looking forward to seeing you set up on Saturday, Jib.

SEE? There you go, everthing is falling into place. (Ahem.) Dean Calin Western Shores Marketing for Port Washington Festivals, Inc. portmarketing@deancalin.com Cell: 262-366-8591

Thanks for creating this very cool promotional piece. Dean Calin Western Shores Marketing for Port Washington Festivals, Inc. portmarketing@deancalin.com Cell: 262-366-8591

If you are aware of any other pirate groups or other reenactment groups attending Port Washington Pirate Fest please send me their information so I can add them to the list of groups. I want to make sure everyone is properly credited. Thank you, Dean Calin Western Shores Marketing for Port Washington Festivals, Inc. portmarketing@deancalin.com Cell: 262-366-8591

Captain Sterling, your group's name has been removed from the roster. Captain Blackthorne, I hope you're jesting. I don't check this board every day, so an email would guarantee I would receive any requests or changes. Thank you, Dean Calin Western Shores Marketing for Port Washington Festivals, Inc. portmarketing@deancalin.com Cell: 262-366-8591

Hello, this is Dean Calin. I am working with Port Washington Festivals on marketing of the Port Washington Pirate Festival. I stepped in very late to the scene this year, I'm afraid. As I am also the founder of Bounding Main I felt it was in my group's best interests to try to put things in order: we've seen the Camelot Medieval Faire close, the Wisconsin Renaissance Faire close, the St. Louis Renaissance Faire and Door County Maritime Museum struggle with funding all in the last year or two. This was the one event in my back yard on which I could have a positive impact. To be absolutely frank, I also have communication problems with the founder/owner of this festival. I wish it were otherwise but it is what it is; nothing positive will be gained by focusing on the challenges this show faces. Let's all gather together at one of the only events of this size and scope in the Midwest and have a lot of fun. All of your questions can be answered on the updated Port Washington Pirate Festival. It is very much still alive with a whole roster of entertainers, reenactors, sponsors, shows, merchandise vendors and food vendors. http://www.portpiratefestival.com I can probably answer most of your other questions. Jib, there are two other game providers: Crimson Blades and Midwest Ax Throwers. If you have not already done so please download, complete and email back to ME a copy of this form: http://www.portpiratefestival.com/pdf/09performerapppdf2.pdf. Send it to portmarketing@deancalin.com. I'll coordinate with Chris Last to make sure there is room for you - make sure you indicate the amount of area you'll need. Dean Calin Western Shores Marketing for Port Washington Festivals, Inc. portmarketing@deancalin.com Cell: 262-366-8591

While Wilson House has gone out of business the event has moved to Newport Shores Restaurant. See the web site for details: http://www.portpiratefestival.com. Dean Calin Western Shores Marketing for Port Washington Festivals, Inc. portmarketing@deancalin.com Cell: 262-366-8591

Hello, this is Dean Calin. I am working with Port Washington Festivals on marketing of the Port Washington Pirate Festival. I stepped in very late to the scene this year, I'm afraid. As I am also the founder of Bounding Main I felt it was in my group's best interests to try to put things in order: we've seen the Camelot Medieval Faire close, the Wisconsin Renaissance Faire close, the St. Louis Renaissance Faire and Door County Maritime Museum struggle with funding all in the last year or two. This was the one event in my back yard on which I could have a positive impact. To be absolutely frank, I also have communication problems with the founder/owner of this festival. I wish it were otherwise but it is what it is; nothing positive will be gained by focusing on the challenges a show faces. Let's all gather together at one of the only events of this size and scope in the Midwest and have a lot of fun. All of your questions can be answered on the updated Port Washington Pirate Festival. The event is very much still alive with a whole roster of entertainers, reenactors, sponsors, shows, merchandise vendors and food vendors. http://www.portpiratefestival.com I can probably answer most of your other questions. Jib, there are two other game providers: Crimson Blades and Midwest Ax Throwers. If you have not already done so please download, complete and email back to ME a copy of this form: http://www.portpiratefestival.com/pdf/09performerapppdf2.pdf. Send it to portmarketing@deancalin.com. I'll coordinate with Chris Last to make sure there is room for you - make sure you indicate the amount of area you'll need. Dean Calin Western Shores Marketing for Port Washington Festivals, Inc. Cell: 262-366-8591 portmarketing@deancalin.com

This years activity schedule is now posted on the web site: http://www.portpiratefestival.com

Well, I received some timely news this evening: New! Souvenir Pictures with the Pirates by Portrait's Today: Sat. 10-6 & Sun 10-4. located on festival grounds. New! Breakfast with the Pirates. Sat 8-11am: special menu & Sun 8-10am: buffet. Newport Shores Restaurant, 407 E Jackson Street. Reservations This has been an enormously popular event so reservations are strongly suggested: 262-284-6838. Dean Calin Marketing Manager Port Washington Pirate Festival www.portpiratefestival.com portmarketing@deancalin.com

Ahoy Friends! The Port Washington Pirate Festival is well on the way for the 2009 season. We've had some hands changing in preparation for this year but please rest assured that the event is very much in the works. I invite you to visit our updated website at http://www.portpiratefestival.com for the latest information on the event. The daily schedule will be posted shortly. There is sad news regarding Breakfast with the Pirates: Wilson House has closed its doors. The state elected to re-pave Hwy-32 running through the downtown area and that was the nail in the coffin for this fine restaurant. (Another downtown venue that didn't make it through the economy was the Wind Rose bar.) We're currently looking for another Port Washington dining establishment to host the activity. I'll post it here and on the web site as soon as we have it nailed down. We recently had some good press in BizTimes: http://www.deancalin.com/pdf/BizTimes20090521.pdf We are looking forward to seeing many of you in Port Washington this year! Dean Calin Marketing Manager Port Washington Pirate Festival www.portpiratefestival.com portmarketing@deancalin.com

Bounding Main Concert - Skokie Theatre - November 15, 2008 This is a year of firsts and we're closing the season with another - Bounding Main will have a show all to ourselves at a wonderful music venue, the Skokie Theater. Bounding Main has been entertaining at tall ship events, maritime festivals, music festivals, renaissance faires, pirate gatherings and now we will be performing at this beautiful, centrally located venue. Come hear the music that has brought joy to so many, see the show that has made so many laugh! Come learn a thing or two about the traditional music that we sing about! Showtime is 7:30 and tickets will be $15 in advance, $20 at the door. http://www.skokietheatre.com NEW! Download the poster for the show here! http://www.boundingmain.com/pdf/Skokie_Poster_01.pdf From Gunner Maggie! Are you planning to come to our show at the Skokie Theatre Nov. 15? We are working hard on bringing you some unique goodies in this show, including several new songs. We hope to see lots of you there! How would you like to stand at the microphone and introduce Bounding Main, welcoming us onto the stage for the Skokie show? Here's your new contest: 1. Write an introduction - it can be as long or as short as you like, but remember that humor goes far with us. This is your chance to bring out that long-held secret that only you know about us. Or pull out your best Ed McMahon impression. Or, you know, just say a few kind words about your pals in Bounding Main. 2. Send your entry/entries directly to me, by email. 3. From the entries, we will choose the top 3 finalists. We will call you up and have you do your intro over the phone On Sunday Oct 26, and from there we will judge the best of the best. The prize for the winner: Introducing Bounding Main in a pivotal show! and 2 tickets to the show! The deadlines for entries is Wednesday Oct 22. Gunner Maggie maggiehannington@hotmail.com

I have no doubt there were sea shanties before they were labeled as such. The problem for my research is that I can't find documentation of ANY during the GaoP. I have examples of all kinds of GaoP broadsides singing about sailors and some about pirates, but no tunes and no direct evidence they were sung on board ships. Interestingly, there are about four examples of songs with origines OLDER than the GaoP (Amsterdam Maid, Haul on the Bowline, Whiskey Johnny and Spanish Ladies). Most of the songs we know today as sea shanties are VERY modern (1840-1910-ish), and there is the jarring anachronism for those history sticklers. The problem with songs in the oral traditions is that lots of stuff just gets LOST before it is recorded in some fashion. Frustrating! John Kanaka is a song greatly influenced by the Hawaiian/Polynesian sailors, but is said to be the last of MANY, none of the rest remembered or written down. Horrible loss!