 |
      |
Plays: 8889
Views: 15622 |
Formed: 1996
Official Site: www.jollyrogues.com
iSound Site: www.isound.com/jolly_rogues
|
|
|
| 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 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Jolly Rogues @ Jolly Rogues on 04.16.07 | | Venue: | Jolly Rogues | | Date: | 04.16.07 | | Time: | 11:00 am | | Location: | Acton, MA [US] | | Price: | free | | Description: | Colonial music featuring the Jolly Rogues. Check our web site at www.jollyrogues.com for more details |
|
|
| 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 Tis Advertised in Boston, Lizzie Lindsay, Captain Kidd, All for Me Grog, Bonny Ship the Diamond”, Star of the County Down, The Parting Glass, Raggle Taggle Gypsy, Maggie May plus Harvest Home, Mermaid, Boys of Blue Hill, Broom of the Cowdenknows, 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, has performed at such events as Sail Boston 2000,Canajoharie Concert Series 2004, Saratoga National Park, 2004 New Bedford
Historic Whaling Park2003 & 2004 and the 2004 Boston to England concert series and Dahme Germany Sea Shanty Festival 2005..
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 2002,2003,2004,2005
• The Harnden Tavern”, Wilmington, MA (fundraiser)
• Boston Seaport Festival 2003
• NEFFA 2003 & 2004 & 2005
• Boston Harbor Fest 2003
• Saratoga Historic National park 2004 & 2005
• New Bedford National Park 2003 & 2004
• Wilmington Arts 2003
• Old South Meeting House 2003
• Canajoharie Concert Series 2004
• Tewkesbury England concert tour July 1-11 2004
• Dahme Germany June 11-19 2005
• Bad Zwischenahn Germany June 9,2005
• Wind Jammer Weekend Camden Maine September 4,2005
• September 10,2005 Plattsburgh,Ny at City Hall Plaza
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
Facebook
Twitter
Contact Artist
Add to Profile
Add to station