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I agree, it's a great CD! And not just because the sea chantey group I'm in, Broadside, was backing him up on 2 songs. Trapper

And here ye' be, lad. Fair singin' to ye, Trapper SPANISH LADIES Farewell and adieu, you gay Spanish ladies, Farewell and adieu, you ladies of Spain; For we've received orders to sail to old England, But we hope in a short time to see you again. cho: We'll rant and we'll roar like true British sailors, We'll rant and we'll roar across the salt seas; Until we strike soundings in the Channel of old England: From Ushant to Scilly 'tis thirty-five leagues. Then we hove our ship to, with the wind at sou'-west, my boys, Then we hove our ship to, our soundings for to see; Then we rounded and sounded and struck forty-five fathoms, We squared our mainyard and up Channel steered we. So the first land we made it is called the Dodman, Next Ram Head off Plymouth, Start, Portland and Wight; We sailed hy Beachy, by Fairly and Dungeness, And hove our ship to at the South Foreland light. Now the signal it was made for the Grand Fleet to anchor, All on the Downs that night for to meet; Then stand by your stoppers, let go your shank-painters, Haul all your clew garnets, stick out tacks and sheets. Now let every man toss off a full bumper, And let every man toss off a full bowl; For we will be jolly and drown melancholy, Saying, here's a good health to all stout-hearted souls. --from the singing of Robert Kotta / Howling Gael

"Tis a right fine selection o' goods ye have there. Though I must admit that I was expectin' t' see the "Happy Clam/Mermaid" onsite. Trapper

Ah, 'tis too bad they're not up in Seattle. We're a bright an' motley crewe up hereabouts. Trapper

Personally, "Captain Blood" has always been my fav' pirate movie, though "Against All Flags" and "Muppet Treasure Island" come close. Trapper

I be berthed in Seattle, though me Da was born in Anyox, up from Britannia Beach on the British Columbia Coast, and me Mum was born up on Burnaby Mountain, whar Simon Fraser University be now. I've still got many cousins in Scotland, 'round Aberdeen, where I hope t' be travelin' tae in the not tooooo distant future. Fair winds, full tankards and evenings o'fine songs, Trapper

Ah, I be always happy t' be helpin' wi' the continuation of maritime singing. :) Fair winds, an' I'll be takin' ye up on the drink, Trapper

Sure 'n which rock band would that be? Would we be knowin' of it out here on the western coast? Fair winds, Trapper

Just wanted to get this at the top o' the list one last time before the event. Any pirates in the area would be most welcome t' come down in costume an' add a little local "colour" t' the event. They've got Guinness and a fine porter on tap, great food, entertainment that'll have ye wishin' fer a tall ship t' sail on, a raffle an' an auction fer some great booty. So come down an' lend the old girl Wawona a hand. Fair winds, Trapper

http://www.mudcat.org/@displaysong.cfm?SongID=1372 It's called "The Crafty Maid's Policy", and there's a midi file with the tune at the bottom of the page. Fair winds, Trapper

News! The Patrick O'Brian Fan Club is very interested in not only coming to the benefit, but working on the Wawona as well. And, as an added bonus, one of the technical directors from Master and Commander is interested as well. This promises to be a great night and, hopefully, some great publicity for the Wawona. Trapper

It's that time again, the second Friday of the month, and time for sea chanteys on the Wawona. Actually, they'll probably be in the carpenters' shed, unless the weather is stunningly lovely. This month, the great Hank Cramer will be leading the sing. With his great, booming voice, he's a natural for this kind of music, and his stories are hilarious. There's never a cover charge for these events, but donations to defray expenses are welcome, and there will be concessions for sale at the break. All are welcome, and new voices and singers are encouraged. For more information, check out www.nwseaport.org Fair winds, a song in the sails and a full tankard, Trapper

Always happy to oblige a fellow scourge o' the sea, mate! Trapper

It's called "The Sailor's Hornpipe". Fair winds, Trapper

If it's bawdy songs ye be after, "Pilots of Tiger Bay" have a great release, available on either tape or cd. Email andrea@eskimo.com for more information. It has wonderful songs, such as the shanty, "When the Alabama's Crew Got Laid" (Roll, Alabama, Roll) and "Beer Maids of Valhalla". Fair winds, Trapper

Now as it's gettin' closer t' the day, I'd be tellin' ye that the great, internationally famed shantysingers, Pint and Dale will be headlinin' our benefit concert. They have several fine cds out, and can be checked out at their webiste, www.pintndale.com. We also have a rare reunion of the "Victory Sings at Sea" crew, an amazing group of singers from many fine groups, including Dan Roberts, Phillip and Teresa Morgan, William Pint, Felicia Dale, and many others in the process of confirming. All of this, an auction and opened by Mariide Widmann, reknowned shanty singer and former leader of "St Elmo's Choir". The beer will be flowin', the food be tasty, the entertainment amazing and the cause worthwhile. There be no cover charge, as we'll be passin' the pitcher fer donations. Hope t' see some o' ye there. Fair winds and a full tankard, Trapper

Likewise, Scupper! T'will be a grand night, I do believe. Trapper

Just wanted to remind any pirates what might be east coasters that Tom Lewis, master shantyman, will be performin' at the followin' venues: 25th. March Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath ME 207-442-8455 http://www.chocolatechurcharts.org 26th. March Old Songs Concert Guilderland NY 518-765-2815 http://www.oldsongs.org 27th. March "Music For Robin" Masonic Hall, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 781-862-7837 This will be THE OFFICIAL BOREALIS RECORDS "USA" RELEASE OF '360° - ALL POINTS OF THE COMPASS' http://www.music-for-robin.org It's a show not to be missed, an' if'n ye wants t' say hi, I'll be there as well, enjoyin' the music, the evenin' an' perhaps helpin' Mr. Lewis out on a song or two. Fair winds to ye, Trapper

Thank ye kindly, and I'll do it now, I will. Trapper

An if'n ye asks nice, he might be persuaded t' sing 'is famous "It's All Part of Being a Pirate" song (created by Don Freed, extended and embellished by Tom Lewis). Trapper

Just wanted to remind any pirates what might be east coasters that Tom Lewis, master shantyman, will be performin' at the followin' venues: 25th. March Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath ME 207-442-8455 http://www.chocolatechurcharts.org 26th. March Old Songs Concert Guilderland NY 518-765-2815 http://www.oldsongs.org 27th. March "Music For Robin" Masonic Hall, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 781-862-7837 This will be THE OFFICIAL BOREALIS RECORDS "USA" RELEASE OF '360° - ALL POINTS OF THE COMPASS' http://www.music-for-robin.org It's a show not to be missed, an' if'n ye wants t' say hi, I'll be there as well, enjoyin' the music, the evenin' an' perhaps helpin' Mr. Lewis out on a song or two. Fair winds to ye, Trapper

So, if'n ye be out on the Eastern Seaboard, be ye anywhere near Bath, Maine, Cambridge MA, or Guilderland NY? Tom Lewis is doin' a tour out there later this month, an' I'll be taggin' along doin' some vocal support. In the meantime, I've given yer suggestion t' the Seaport people, an' they be goin' about a way to send money fer fixin' up the grand old lady Wawona. It should be a rousin' good evenin' o' music, fer any that's about on April 16th. Fair winds and full tankards, Trapper

Just wanted t' drop a line that Tom Lewis, a great shantey singer and songwriter, 25 year veteran of Her Majesty's Royal Navy, will be in town Friday, March 5th, at the Highliner Pub, Fishermans Terminal. He's mainly going to be there to listen to the band that's playing, but they'll be havin' him up on stage for a few numbers. There's no cover charge, so if ye wants t' see him in a more casual settin' than a proper gig, this is the place. An' if'n ye'd like more info on the man, be headin' t' www.tomlewis.net. Fair winds, Trapper

Y'know, that's a right fine idea! I'll talk to the seaport and see how they wants t' go about it. I'm thnkin' paypal perhaps. Fair winds and thank ye for the idea, Trapper

The Wawona was launched in 1897, and at the time was the largest 3 masted schooner built in N. America. Now she's the last survivor of the once immense Pacific Northwest commercial sailing fleet. She's done everything from haul lumber to carrying salt cod, with a stint as a military barge in WWII. Now the "Powers That Be" have decreed that since she's in need of restoration work, and therefore rather down at the heels, she's not pretty enough to be on Lake Union and must move. Without a berth and workshop, we will lose an incredibly important piece of our maritime heritage. So, we're havin' another benefit to raise money and public awareness to repair this grand old lady and keep her right where she is. We'll be having great live music and a benefit auction on Friday, April 16th, 8:30 to 12:30, at the Highliner Pub & Grill at Fisherman's Terminal, Seattle. We'd love to see fellow brethren of the sea there to lend some aid, and have an ale...or two. The evening will feature the fabulous, internationally acclaimed William Pint and Felicia Dale, as well as Dan Roberts, Mariide Widmann and possible surprise appearances by Victory Sings at Sea and Broadside. There's no cover charge, as we'll be passin' the pitcher an' havin' an auction. Ye can post questions here or be emailin' me. An' if ye'd like t' read more on the Wawona, ye can check out www.nwseaport.org Fair winds, Trapper