JANUARY |
FEBRUARY |
February 16th
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ENKHUIZEN (Netherlands). "SING AROUND ON THE DYKE" in Die Port Van Cleve from 15.00 till 23.00 hrs. Artistes attending will
include Capstan Full Strength, Gaye & Trish & Trim Rig & a Doxy (U.K.), Nanne Kalma & Ankie Van Der Meer, ’t Scheepsfolk
and Dutch Courage (Netherlands) and Les Souilles de Fond De Calle (or a part of the group) from France.
Friends/visitors will get the occasion in plenty to take part at the singaround.
Die Port van Cleve will provide an extensive “Captains Dinner”; cost euro 14.00 p.p.
Visitors who want take part in the Captains Dinner, can make contact direct with Die Port van Cleve;
Phone no. 00.31.228-312510 or email: www.hotelenkhuizen.nl
Die Port van Cleve will make a special ‘Hotel Arrangement’ for this weekend; for more information contact manager, Hans Lub.
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February 21st-24th
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CRACOW (Poland) "SHANTIES 2008" This is the 27th Shanty & Sea Song Festival to be held in Cracow.
For further details, visit: www.shanties.pl
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February 23rd
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CHICAGO (U.S.A.) "CHICAGO MARITIME FESTIVAL." To be held at the Chicago History Museum, Clark Street and North
Avenue. Concerts, seminars, workshops and outreach programs to schools and libraries.
For further information, visit: www.chicagomaritimefestival.org or
call 773-774-7216.
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MARCH |
March 20th
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LIVERPOOL (U.K.) "BALTIC FLEET." The Dutch shanty group, Armstrong's Patent will
be dropping anchor at the Baltic Fleet on Thursday 20th March for an evening of fine singing with some special friends.
The 6-man group will be on their way to Glasson Maritime Festival and are making this one-off appearance in Liverpool as
a rousing opener to their British visit.
The singing will start at 8.00pm and there's no admission charge. So why not put on your Dutch cap/Easter bonnet and come
and join them!
The Baltic Fleet is a pub on the Dock Road near Albert Dock & will also be one of the venues for Shanties 08, this year's
Liverpool Festival of sea songs and shanties.
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March 21st - 24th
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GLASSON DOCK MARITIME FESTIVAL (U.K.). The Festival that had been held over Easter for
the past 18 years in Lancaster, transferred last year to Glasson Dock and this will be the main venue for this year's
festival - the 20th.
Glasson is a small, characterful C18th port, 4˝ miles south west of Lancaster, on the River Lune estuary. For those
planning to visit, there are a number of campsites in the area, whilst the main stock of serviced accommodation is in
Lancaster and Morecambe. Additional public transport will be provided between Lancaster and Glasson, over the
Weekend by means of a number of classic coaches.
For further information, contact the organisers on Tel.No. +44(0)1524 582810 or +44(0)1524 582872
For greater detail of the festival, visit:Glasson Programme
Since the programme went to print, Hughie Jones has had to pull out, as has Des Newton, who does ships-in-bottles - both
due to health reasons. Instead of Des, there will be Jimmy Elliott, a retired cooper, who will be demonstrating aspects
of his craft. Hughie wasn't formally scheduled in the running orders, but had hoped to be at the Festival and to make
some special guest appearances. Unfortunately, that's not going to be possible now.
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APRIL
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April 19th-20th
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KENNESHAW (U.S.A.) "BIG SHANTY FESTIVAL."
The 32nd Annual Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival will be held in downtown Kennesaw. The festival features over 200 arts and
crafts booths, 20 food booths and 20 general booth spaces, and admission is FREE. The festival attracts over 50,000 people
from all around North Georgia. There are two entertainment stages, all types of children's activities and plenty of
festival foods. The Big Shanty Festival will begin with a parade through downtown Kennesaw at 9:30 on Saturday morning,
April 19th. The show hours are 10 AM - 6 PM on Saturday and 12 Noon - 5 PM on Sunday.
For further information, JRM Management, P.O. Box 777, Kennesaw, GA 30156. Phone: (770) 423-1330 Fax: (770) 293-0047
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MAY
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May 23rd-25th
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BEVERLEY(U.K.) Beverley Beckside Shanty Festival 2008. Celebrating Beverley Beck, a
Medieval Canal. For further details, visit: www.syntanbarge.org.uk
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May 30th-June 2nd
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COBH (Eire). Cobh Maritime Festival.
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JUNE
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June 6th-8th
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LANGESUND (Norway). 15th International Shanty Festival in this beautiful Norwegian town. For further details, visit:
www.shantyfestival.com
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June 6th-8th
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PORT WASHINGTON (U.S.A.). Port Washington Pirate Festival. Join thousands of pirate re-enactors, fans, vendors and
aficionados descending upon the beautiful town of Port Washington, Wisconsin. The website for the show is:www.portpiratefestival.com
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June 13th/15th
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FALMOUTH (U.K.). "Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival 2008." This is the fifth year for this event.
For further information, visit: Falmouth Shout
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June 13th/15th
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MYSTIC (U.S.A.). "Mystic Sea Music Festival 2008." The artistes appearing include:
Barnacle - Westerly, RI; Bob Webb - Phippsburg, ME; Bob Zentz - Norfolk, VA; Calico Jack - MD; Charlie Ipcar - Richmond, ME;
Cliff Haslam - Madison, CT; Danny O'Flaherty - New Orleans, LA; Danny & Joyce McLeod - Newcastle, UK; Finest Kind - Ottawa,
Canada; George Ward - Rexford, NY; Hand in Hand - Northampton, MA; Jeff Davis - Woodstock, CT; Johnson Girls - New York,
NY; Kenny Wolin - Washington D.C. area; Mystic Seaport's Chantey Staff - Mystic, CT; Robbie O'Connell - Franklin, MA;
Sheri Mortimer - Groton, CT and Trouz Bas - New England-based band.
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June 21st-22nd |
SEAHOUSES (U.K.). Festival by the Sea.
For further information, visit:
Seahouses Festival
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June 27th-29th
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BRAUNSTON (U.K.). Braunston Canal Festival.
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