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Captain Billy's Privateers
Jolly Rogues
Music of pirates, rogues and love songs from 1700's on. Songs such as Maggie May, Staten Island Hornpipe, Rights of Man, I'm a Rover Seldom Sober, Raggle Taggle Gypsy. Sung with and played with a lively tempo will keep you playing this cd over and over.
Collection Contents
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The Raggle Taggle Gypsy | 2:37 | Play |
| 2 |
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Hansome Cabin Boy | 4:03 | Play |
| 3 |
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The Bonny Ship the Diamond | 2:32 | Play |
| 4 |
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Maggie May | 3:35 | Play |
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The Greenland Whale Fishery | 2:37 | Play |
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Broom of the Cowdenknows | 3:11 | Play |
| 7 |
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Staten Island Hornpipe & Morpeth's Rant | 3:32 | Play |
| 8 |
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The Rights of Man | 2:50 | Play |
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I'm a Rover Seldom Sober | 2:44 | Play |
| 10 |
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Tis Advertised in Boston | 2:41 | Play |
| 11 |
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Rolling Home | 3:41 | Play |
| 12 |
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The Water Is Wide | 3:43 | Play |
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Description
This talented band of musicians and singers has a varied, intriguing repertoire of 18th and 19th Century material from period commemorative, tavern/drinking, romantic ballads, sea shanties, children's ditties, songs of revolt to music of the underground railroad, the Civil War, political views and a spiritual nature.
Included among the songs are those which invite listening (instrumentals), clapping and foot tapping or singing along with a solo or harmonic melody. Others may invoke a melancholy mood. Among the titles will be found Rosen the Beau,Lizzie Lindsay,Captain Kidd,All for Me Grog,Yankee Doodle,Star of the County Down,The Parting Glass,Rattlin Bog,Boston Harbor Shanty.Plus Harvest Home,Mermaid,Boys of Blue Hill,Raggle Taggle Gypsy,HandsomeCabin Boy,Broom of the Cowdenknows,Rights of man,I'm a Rover Seldom Sober,Rolling Home,The Water is Wide,Maggie May,Staten Island Horn Pipe,Three Jolly Coachmen,Maid of Amsterdam,Greenland Whale Fishery.
Depending on the programs purpose and musical selection, The Rogues appear attired in either 18th or 19th Century clothing or a combination of the two periods, adding to the color and charm of the performance. Each musical selection has a prelude explanation of the songs history, folklore and meaning. A myriad of emotions is expected to be experienced by the audience.
The Rogues are carving out a unique niche in local musical entertainment. Why not make them a part of your experience?
ROGUE PERSONALS
The Rogues are members of The Guild of Historic Interpreters (The Guild Music; The Hartwell Players and each has unique talents and brings individual experiences and background to the group.
JIM MURRAY -
Manager and singer, he plays the guitar and mandolin, and has appeared at events as has performed at such events as Sail Boston 2000,Canajoharie Concert Series 2004, Saratoga National Park, 2004 New Bedford Historic Whaling Park 2003 & 2004 and the 2004 Boston to England concert series.
AL HICKS -
A tenor with skills on the guitar and banjo, he began his career as a late 1960s folk music entertainer, appearing at local clubs and events.
PAUL HARTY -
Playing a smart fiddle and guitar, he has founded and performed with such groups as "St. James Gate" (Irish), "Quarter Moon" (old country harmony) and "Blunt Instrument" (electric folk).
MIKE RYAN -
A percussionists (colonial snare drum; Native American and Irish hand drum), he is also an 18th Century historical interpreter, re-enactor and researcher/writer. He managed a Kentucky band "Heavy Metal", performed with "The Regimentals", sang/played tambourine with the international folk group "Nobody's Children" (1968 West Berlin Folk Festival winners) and is a member of several colonial fife/drum units.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
- "Save Our Heritage" Fundraiser, Historic Pierce House, Lincoln, MA
- "Sail Boston 2000"
- "Bunker Hill Monument Site", Boston National Historical Park, Charlestown, MA
- Sarah Carter Lectures
- Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Lincoln and Lexington, MA
Sites: North Bridge, Hartwell Tavern, The Wayside, Visitors' Center
- Minute Man National Park Association events
- "The Harnden Tavern", Wilmington, MA (fundraiser)
- "Riverfest 2002", Concord, MA
- NEFFA 2003 & 2004
- Boston Harbor Fest 2003
- Boston Seaport Festival 2003
- New Bedford National Park 2003
- Wilmington Arts 2003
- Old South Meeting House 2003
- "The Old Manse", Concord, MA
- Tewkesbury & Billericay England July 1-11 2004
- 2004 Our 2nd CD Captain Billy's Privateers
- Preferred Vendor Boston Convention 2004
INFORMATION
For further information regarding The Rogues or to discuss schedule availability and, remunerations, please contact Jim Murray at (866-543-1050); 314 Main Street unit 205, Wilmington, MA 01887 or Email shamless1@juno.com. Our web site is www.jollyrogues.com
Consider The Rogues for private or public appearances, for fundraisers or purely for the entertainment of your particular audience.
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