Chanteymen

  • Performance Schedule
  • Monthly Shanty Sings
  • Booking Information
  • Musicians
  • Past Performances

    NOW AVAILABLE: Donkey Riding, our debut full-length recording, featuring hearty work songs, soulful ballads and lively instrumentals. Get one at a chantey sing or Ship's Company performance near you, or contact Myron Peterson.

    Come to one of our monthly chantey open sings or scheduled performances and enjoy music with a seasalt tang!

    Want to book us for your next event? Please contact Myron Peterson.

    2008 Performance Schedule

    FEBRUARY
    05 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at the Royal Mile
    13 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at the Wharf Rat
    20 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at Galway Bay,Annapolis, MD
    23 -- 6-11 pm. -- Privateer Feast College Park, MD
    26 -- 7-9 pm. -- Chantey Sing at Stacy's Coffee House, falls Church, VA

    MARCH
    04 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at the Royal Mile
    12 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at the Wharf Rat
    15 -- 8-10 pm. -- Colonial Dinner Darnall's Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro, MD
    19 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at Galway Bay,Annapolis, MD
    25 -- 7-9 pm. -- Chantey Sing at Stacy's Coffee House, falls Church, VA

    APRIL
    01 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at the Royal Mile
    05 -- 8-10 pm. -- Tavern Night at Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale Park, MD
    09 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at the Wharf Rat
    16 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at Galway Bay,Annapolis, MD
    22 -- 7-9 pm. -- Chantey Sing at Stacy's Coffee House, falls Church, VA
    26 -- 10-5 pm. -- Southern MD Celtic Festival Jefferson Patterson Park, St Leonard's, MD

  • Chanteymen at Jefferson Patterson Park 1812 Tavern Night

    This jolly band of merrymakers has been seen and heard all up and down the east coast of the United States. Our chanteymen perform at living history events, music festivals, private parties and many other settings.

    Janie, Myron, Don and Joe near Kalmar Nykel

    Don Kenefick Mike Bosworth, Steven Lampredi, Don Stallone, Janie Meneely, Myron Peterson and Joe McGowan at Jefferson Patterson Park


    Open Chantey Sings

    The Chanteymen host monthly public chantey sings in the Washington D.C. area. All are invited to join in the chorus or even lead a chantey or two!

    On the first Tuesday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m., join us at the Royal Mile Pub, 2407 Price St. in Wheaton, Maryland (near University & Rt. 97). (301) 946-4511.

    On the second Wednesday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m., join us at the Wharf Rat, 801 S. Anne Street, Baltimore, Maryland (Fells Point) (410) 276-9034

    On the third Wednesday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m., join us at Galway Bay, 63 Maryland Avenue in Annapolis, Maryland 21401 410.263.8333

    On the 4th Tuesday of the month, from 7PM-9PM (note the earlier start) at: Stacy's Coffee Parlor 709 W. Broad Street, Falls Church VA 703.538.6266

    For booking or general information about these lovely boisterous nights of merriment contact Myron Peterson.



    Links to sites that may be of further interest: (each link will open a separate window)

    Chantey References and Recordings

    Shanties and Sailor Songs

    Sea Songs

    Songs of the Sea

    Shanties: Bibliographies

    Other Chantey Groups

    The Pyrates Royale

    The Idlers of the US Coast Guard Academy - Male A Cappella

    Chanty Men @ Wooden Ships Music



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