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The Wexford Sea Shanty Singers are the shanty group of the week on the Maritime Music Directory International! See their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...

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My sweet boys, Max and Boo, having a mid-day snoozer.

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Remembering Stan Rogers (29 November 1949 — 2 June 1983) One of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters. He is perhaps best known for the rousing a cappella anthem “Northwest Passage.” seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...

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You can view the listing for the US Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis.... They are the shanty band of the week on the Maritime Music Directory International!

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Comfortable at home with my boys.

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The Maritime Music Directory International shanty group of the week is Schooner Fare! You can read more about them on their listing page: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...

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Stan Hugill Remembered Stan Hugill (19 November 1906 – 13 May 1992) was a British folk music performer, artist and sea music historian, known as the “Last Working Shantyman” and described as the “20th century guardian of the tradition”. [Wikipedia] MMDI Listing: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...

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Just added to the Maritime Music Directory International: Northsea Folk & Shantyfestival Blankenberge! One of the acclaimed European festivals where shanty fans will see great bands in beautiful Belgium. You can see the event's MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/venues/north...

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A venues and events listing has been added to the Maritime Music Directory International for the Cutty Sark. She is the home to an maritime music festival and has at least two monthly performances by Swinging the Lead and HogEye Men. Here is the MMDI listing: seashanties4all.com/venues/cutty...

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Boo and Max are great cuddle buddies!

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We added Looking Glass and Elliot Lurie to the MMDI today for "Brandy"; it is one of the most recognized contemporary maritime-themed song. seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...

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I had a Scotch egg today. It was delightfully savory.

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This is an interesting listen for maritime music and sea shanty fans. Davis Dunavin features prominent names from the contemporary shanty scene, along with some interesting stories. The program is Off the Path from WSHU, the episode is Off the Plank: A National Special. www.wshu.org/off-the-path...

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Here is Bounding Main crammed into the loo of our green room at Two Way Street Coffee House. Why? Too much fun! www.boundingmain.com

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Stunning acapella singing from Poland's Upper Silesia. Thirty years of albums and concerts! North Cape's MMDI listing is here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...

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Joanna Carver Colcord (March 18, 1882 – April 8, 1960) was pioneering social worker, and author. She published texts on the language, work songs, and sea shanties of American seamen. She is best known for her 1924 book, Roll and Go: Songs of American Sailormen. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_...

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The Maritime Crew is the MMDI band of the week. The Maritime Crew was formed in 1994 and was well established on the Auckland music scene and international stages. You can view the MMDI listing for this pioneering crew here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...

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Lösa Boliner: this charming group from the Åland Islands sings Scandinavian songs of the sea. You can visit their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...

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Tony Goodenough has returned from his overseas adventures and has added seven groups to the MMDI. Les Ouf du Dyjau Bord'All Les Matelots en Bordée Les Naufragés Fortunes de Mer Polperro Fishermen's Choir Polperro Wreckers You can search for them here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...

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Andreas Transø presents Shanties & Songs of the Sea at the Mason Lounge in Madison, WI on 26 Mar, 2025 at 7:00 PM. seashanties4all.com/venues/shant...

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De Kaapstander (English: "The Capstan") remains one of the most popular groups of its kind on the contemporary maritime music circuit. You can view their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis... On Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

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Poland's Banana Boat Releases New Album seashanties4all.com/polands-bana...

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Who is this D-bag and why would anyone decent in WI ever vote for him?

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Today, Sunday, March 16, 2025 veteran maritime music performer Tom Lewis released his joyful new tune on YouTube, St. Patrick's Song. You can view the video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvYS...

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The Maritime Music Directory International is very pleased to share that the many maritime-themed albums by the esteemed Ewan MacColl are now readily available again. Kerry Harvey-Piper published them all on Bandcamp. You can view MacColl's MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...

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Here's a new listing for a Massachusetts group that stopped performing around 2008: Finn & Haddie. They were prolific performers with one jam-packed recording, "Fathom This!" You can view their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...

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Indeed!

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No king in my country! Fuck Trump and Muskrat!

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A new listing has been added for a classic performer in the maritime music genre: Bob Roberts. Roberts' songs are included in many anthologies. A tip of the cap to Chris Setari for bringing this artist to our attention. Bob Roberts' MMDI listing is here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...