darkRose

I see some recent posts in here so thought I would go back and read some of the old posts, it is funny as many good sea shanties as I have heard in the last few years, some always seem to always be around.

But I thought I had a new favorite song of the sea and find that it is actually documented as older than most.

If you get a chance to hear a version of "Go From My Window"...I think by just about anybody...give it a listen....the first I heard it was Pint and Dale, but it looks as though just about everybody has covered it...

Mingulay, Sailors Prayer (both), and all the ones that are always sung.... just good Music.....

dR

I be hopin tis the calm afore the storm....bout time somebody raised a ruckus....

Good to know yer back in the studio....keep us up and let us all know when we can be hearin them sweet ditties!

dR

Pint & Dale can be found on iTunes -- all there major works are there for the buying.

-- Hurricane

Awesome Matey, I shall download em tonight

You might try "Go From My Window" a really great song......

dR

Welcome aboard mate......

It's been quiet in this forum as late so just thought I would just throw something together for the fun of it.....

Several years ago I had the distinct pleasure of hearing the Corsairs at Silverleaf Ren Faire in Michigan. It seems there has been some changes since then and wonder if anybody could make a comment on their recent reincarnation.....

I also would like to recommend to all of you out there that if you have the chance to see "Pint and Dale" grab on with both hands. This Duo is familiar to alot of the East and West Coast Ren Faire people and they do a number of Maritime fests. Singing traditional songs of the sea, along with newer arrangements of some of the old things and newer songs. William Pint plays Guitar, Octave mandolin and Felicia Dale plays the "real" Hurdy Gurdy, whistles, fiddle...

Not long ago I ran across an old Folkways recording of sea songs(like from the 70's) and found William had contributed to it. This is a wonderfully strong duo and you will be glad you gave them a listen....A couple of my favorite songs from them are "The Wreckers" and "Mary Come Down"(from Hugill). But with something like 13-14 CD's out there is alot of music to choose from....

I realize the "Who's your favorite Group" forum has been done, but if you have a personal favorite, write up a bit about them and let us all know!!!!!

dR

Pyrate Rum Xo Reserve....

And in an engraved Celtic flask as well.......

Not so good news................

I received a communique from Hank this afternoon telling us that the November camp has had to be postponed....just not enough people signed up this go-round. There will be another planned soon but will be in the new year....

I will keep everybody up on when it is so if you are of a mind to make the trip you will have plenty of time.

In the mean time if anybody is in Seattle on the last Sunday of any given month let me know.....The Last Sunday Shanty Singers would love to have you join us for good song, conversation, RUM (yes this is an adult sing) and just plain alot of fun...next one is this coming Sunday. I will be hosting so if you are going to be around let me know and I will get you directions.....

dR.;

Thank ye

So might there be any one else thirsty? I have a few coins left ta spend.

Black Swan Welcome.......

Just a taste of the cask might do me well for a bit.....and I thank you....

now where is that book that stynky said he was gonna help me with.....

dR

Hi there Merry.....Mwahahahahahahahaha

Welcome aboard Northwest Jack.....

The next time I see your lady in something at Driftwood we will have to be introduced...My lady pointed you out opening night of Impromptu but looked like everybody was quite busy so elected to wait till a quieter time to introduce meself!

darkRose

good gods, its darkRose! I thought you was about dead out there on the coast. You are missed, my friend, and I hope someday you can make your way back. There's a bottle of rum in it if you get back to these chilly waters.

I will keep all informed as to the scheduled events of this sort....

And if anybody knows of other things like this going on...let me know... We'll get it posted and maybe stir some interest....

dR

As I said I would I would like to throw this out there for anybody that might be interested.

The weekend before Thanksgiving this year myself and Slo Gin will be attending a 4 day musical workshop that is strictly focused on sea shanties.....

The camp is put on by Hank Cramer along with whats looks to be an excellent staff....Hank has been the Shantyman on the Lady Washington and other tall ships he also has a group called "Constellations Crew" that does concerts for the preservation on the USS Constellation that is in Baltimores inner harbor.

While it might be a little late to get registered for this one, this is the 3rd camp in 2 years.....so one should be coming up in the spring.....

As I was reading the forums there are any number of questions, period shanties, sheet music etc.....

There are several historians that are gonna get a workout on those questions.

I realize alot of people will be doing preperations and be getting ready to go to pip....but if you are interested in checking out more about this here is the link

www.seashantycamp.com

Check it out and if your in the PNW and might be interested...give them a shout.....I am sure there is still room!

When camp is over of course I will write a full report on the goings on.

dark Rose

warm apple cider with a touch of nutmeg and cinnamon

When I were in KW at PIP...the Schooner Warf Bar had the very same thing with a good dollop of Capt'n Morgans in it....Yummmmmmy!!!!!

Geeze I thought you got lost in the Bermuda Triangle!

Well it's about time you got back to your post matey, you've been on the rum wagon way too long. LOL!

But the rum is sooooooooo good......and I think it were a crop circle that I kept walkin round and round and round and round....er...yeah you get the picture!

I believe my post is right over there by the rum cask.....call me ifin you need me!!!!!

darkRose

Welcome aboard Northwest Jack.....

The next time I see your lady in something at Driftwood we will have to be introduced...My lady pointed you out opening night of Impromptu but looked like everybody was quite busy so elected to wait till a quieter time to introduce meself!

darkRose

Well...it's been awhile.....

I seemed to have gone asleep somewhere in the cornfields of Iowa and woke up out here in the Pacific Northwest!

At one time I was a bit of a moderator of this forum with Dutchess (Hi Dutchess!) and after talkin a bit to Stynky have thought I would throw my hand back in.

Actually might have a bit more to offer than before....Since comming out here to Seattle have helped to form a small monthly get together thats called "The Last Sunday Shanty Sing" (guess when it is)... been trying to get our shanty group organized enough to do something ("Storm in a Port"-name used with permission) and hanging around with a number of great shanty singers. (No I am not great---even by association, but love singin them songs)

I will be throwintg some things out there for your persual, and the first one will be a "Shanty Camp" that I will be attending....It is being led by Hank Cramer and people who have attended have said it is fantastic....but more on that later with specifics....

But for now I will just say hi and that it is good to be back!

dR

Lets see now.....

12 string Acoustical---( Martin, Fender)

6 string Acoustical---(Fender)

Banjo(Rogue)

Mandolin( Larson Bros., Chicago -1921}

Resonator (just got it 4 weeks ago)(Rogue)

Hurdy Gurdy (Olympic Musical Instruments---get it this weekend)

Hi to all...ifin ye look you'll see me name as one of the moderators of this here forum...but I think its been...er....2 yrs since got a chance to drop in

darkRose

where is me shirt

Me noggin noggin shirt

Hmmmmmmmm

Bully in the Alley...any version

Sailors Prayer...Three Pints Gone(first)..Corsairs (second)

Hose me down...(Local favorite here in Seattle...I will see if I can get it to upload for you)

I have to agree with Merry....The Jolly Rogers are a group to listen to

Again local but well known here is Broasdsides (all female) and have a song called Leave her Johnny. A song everybody should hear....

darkRose

Calamanco, Callimancoe Woolen textile, plain, striped, checked, or figured and glazed. (1)

A woolen stuff of Flanders, glossy on the surface, and woven with a satin twill and checkered in the warp, so that the checks are seen on one side only; much used in the 18th Century

Found this on the web....seems to have been pretty common...

darkRose

Hmmmmmm...since I am supposed to be a moderator of this forum should throw in my 2 cents worth....

I play guitar, a bit of banjo, learing the tin whistle...and if we go back to the old days...tuba, piano, accordian, baritone and various and sundry other kinds of musical stuff....

I want a set of bagpipes....thats next...though a bodhran would be nice..:)

darkrose

Ahoy....

This is embarassing.....I have several versions of Rollin Down to Old Maui....and can work with them....however does anybody know where I can get a chart for the music. I would do ok with chords for guitar/banjo...if you have any thoughts please let me know....

Roguespierre

Morgan....

This is not far from you ya know....The Thryce Wycked Wenches of Seattle are getting their contract from me this week...and maybe a couple other surprises in store...but it would be good to sit in a pub with ye once again...it has been too long

darkRose

And Texas ain't that far away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well sorta...

dR

I do believe this is a must have cd....for two very good reasons...Saving the Wawona..and darn...the music is fantastic...

Roguespierre aka darkRose

Greetings and well met....

It is happening....a dream that started many years ago and now has come to the light...Four Kingdoms Ren Festival in Milan, IL on Colombus day weekend(Oct. 7,8,9) is happening....

This is the child of two men..one a Lord in the Adrian empire and one a lowly Pyrate(hehe..thats me!).

At the moment we have Jousters..The New Riders of the Golden Age full contact jousting, Human powered rides for the kiddies...storytellers, magicians, music tentativly set for Seelie Court, Three Pints gone, The Thryce Wycked Wenches(my girls...hehe) and others(none are contracted yet but expect to be soon)...there will be a shanty singing contest...several craftsmen...a glass blower, a blacksmith and hopefully others...

This is a first year faire...but has allready gathered alot of notice...there is a website..but has no information on it yet...when it is up I will let all know....

If you have any questions please fell free to pm or e-mail me and I will do my best to answer them...

Huzzah and arghhhhhh

darkRose aka Roguespierre

Good day...good morrow.... arrrgh... and all those other good things

This is not exactly the place to announce this but perhaps it is....Thr Four Kingdoms Ren Faire is going to happen....it is a landlocked venue(except for the lakes) in Milan , IL. and happening on the 7,8,9 of October of this year.

The reason the post comes to this area(besides meself being a moderator) is that there is a contest...one for all ye pyrates that feel good about themselves that is...we will have a Shanty singing contest!

There will be real prizes and good stuff....if you are of the singing nature come to our faire and show us what you can do!

To find out more about our faire email me roguespierre@juno.com and I will let you know what the heck is going on!!!!!!!!!

Roguespierre aka Darkrose