Cheeky Actress Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Hi Everyone! Here is an event for those who want to see an assortment of Maritime items and events! 2008 Chicago Maritime Festival - Schedule of Events Not to mention our very own...Gerard Heidgerken - aka Bilgemunky! Here is his write up! Piratecore: Sea Chanties in the 21st Century with Gerard Heidgerken As a musical genre, the sea chantey has gone largely unchanged since the age of sail. But where most maritime artists have chosen to embrace and preserve the rich heritage of this music, others have opted to take their fascination with the sea into surprising new directions. This session will explore the development and current state of Piratecore, a relatively young yet incredibly diverse musical genre that blends the traditional sea chantey with such contemporary styles as rock, rap, punk, metal, and more. Gerard Heidgerken is the host of Bilgemunky Radio, a weekly online show featuring pirate-themed music from around the world. He comes from a long line of sailors, and served a six-year stint in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S. Enterprise. His love of sea chanties began with Schooner Fare, having first heard them when growing up in Maine. Show your support and visit the Chicago Museum this weekend! More information can be found at www.bilgemunky.com and www.bilgemunky.com/radio Member of "The Forsaken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJake Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 We're not performing this year, but a couple of us will be there to cheer on Mr. Bilge. Dean Calin (Cap'n Jake) Bounding Main www.boundingmain.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Actress Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Good the hear, CapnJake! Looking at the schedule for this event...there is a great assortment of events/lectures to look into. Member of "The Forsaken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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