Auckland New Zealand
The Maritime Crew specialise in performing sea songs for entertainment. These include traditional shanties (the working songs from the days of tall ships) and both traditional and contemporary songs of the sea. Many of our songs have a New Zealand flavour and include songs written by past and present members of the Crew.
Our performances are a mix of a cappella harmony singing and songs with instrumental accompaniment (guitar, mandolin, egg, harmonica, banjo and whistles). Our audiences enjoy joining us in the choruses, listening to the stories in the songs and smiling at the irreverence of the sailor's attitude to life.
An informal ‘Singaround’ - ‘Open Mic’ without a Mic - A smaller group of people meet to share their songs and music.
Last Update: 2011-12-28
The Club was conceived in 1965 when the Clancy Brothers didn't come and someone had the astounding idea of having a sing-a-round thus transforming an audience into a folk group. Formally established in 1967 we're still going strong.