Sail through New Bedford's maritime history with the New Bedford Sea Chantey Chorus and Rum Soaked Crooks.

Dive into New Bedford's maritime legacy with 'Lovely Ernestina / Songs of the Sea,' an evocative album by the NB Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus and Rum Soaked Crooks. This recording captures the essence of traditional sea chanteys and ballads, spanning four centuries of nautical music.

Recorded live at the Unitarian Memorial Church in Fairhaven, MA, the album features a blend of historical and regional songs performed by talented local musicians. The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus, including Jim Bean (guitar, concertina), Jack Dolan (bodhran), Iain Geddes (concertina), Mike Green (guitar), Vi Taylor (percussion), Woody Underwood (violin), and Polly Zajac (flute, penny whistle), and the Rum Soaked Crooks, featuring Tom Goux (guitar, recorder, concertina, dulcimer, percussion), Dan Lanier (violin, button accordion), Jacek Sulanowski (bodhran), and Andy Woolf (violin), offer a spirited rendition of sea songs that celebrate maritime history and culture.The album's proceeds support the Schooner Ernestina, which provides educational programs to thousands of students each year, preserving the region's nautical heritage. Key tracks include 'Spanish Ladies,' 'The Mermaid,' 'Lovely Ernestina,' and 'Fisherman's Wife,' reflecting the rich tradition of sea chanteys and ballads that have long been a part of New Bedford's musical landscape.

This collection is not just a tribute to the past but a living testament to the vibrant maritime culture that continues to inspire and educate.

Additional Details

Label: Whaling City Sound

Genre: Folk

Run Time: 50 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 02/12/07

UPC: 687606002326