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.

    2012 Performance Schedule

    APRIL
    03 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at American Legion Post 268
    11 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at the Wharf Rat
    14 -- 8-10 pm. -- Tavern Night Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale Park, MD
    18 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at Galway Bay Annapolis, MD
    24 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at Laughing Man Tavern, 1306 G St NW Washington DC <

    MAY
    01 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at American Legion Post 268
    05 -- 11-4 pm. -- Pirate Fest Darnall's Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro, MD
    09 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at the Wharf Rat
    16 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at Galway Bay, Annapolis, MD
    22 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at Laughing Man Tavern, 1306 G St NW Washington DC

    JUNE
    05 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at American Legion Post 268
    08 -- 12-9 pm. -- OpSail 2012 Virginia Norfolk VA
    09 -- 12-9 pm. -- OpSail 2012 Virginia Norfolk VA
    10 -- 12-9 pm. -- OpSail 2012 Virginia Norfolk VA
    13 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at the Wharf Rat
    20 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at Galway Bay Annapolis, MD
    26 -- 8-10 pm. -- Chantey Sing at Laughing Man Tavern, 1306 G St NW Washington DC

  • 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 American Legion Post 268, 11225 Fern Street in Wheaton, MD. This is one block south of University Boulevard (MD Route 193) and one block east of Georgia Avenue (MD Route 97). It is about one block from the Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line)..

    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 fourth Tuesday of the month, from 8-10PM at Laughing Man Tavern 1306 G St NW, Washington DC 202-737-1797

    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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