Dean Calin
@deancalin.bsky.social
Musician, maritime music curator, aerospace consultant. He's just this guy, ya know? Living in Racine, Wisconsin, USA - loving the western shores of Lake Michigan.
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2 Anchors is the Maritime Music Directory International musical act of the week! They hail from Gloucester, UK and have been busy working on their album, The Sea Word.
You can follow this group on their MMDI page at: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis....
You can follow this group on their MMDI page at: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis....
The 2 Anchors - Maritime Music Directory International
The Two Anchors (also The 2 Anchors) have been kindly described as “Gloucester’s Premier Shanty Crew” and have, since 2009, been delighting audiences around the UK with their own brand of Shantynanig...
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July 5, 2025 at 4:54 AM
2 Anchors is the Maritime Music Directory International musical act of the week! They hail from Gloucester, UK and have been busy working on their album, The Sea Word.
You can follow this group on their MMDI page at: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis....
You can follow this group on their MMDI page at: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis....
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Zeemanskoor Bravour is a great representation of the gathering together of retirees to sing and play maritime music. These "shantykoors" or "shantychors" are prominent in Germany and the Netherlands.
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June 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Zeemanskoor Bravour is a great representation of the gathering together of retirees to sing and play maritime music. These "shantykoors" or "shantychors" are prominent in Germany and the Netherlands.
seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
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The Wexford Sea Shanty Singers are the shanty group of the week on the Maritime Music Directory International!
See their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
See their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
June 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Wexford Sea Shanty Singers are the shanty group of the week on the Maritime Music Directory International!
See their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
See their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
My sweet boys, Max and Boo, having a mid-day snoozer.
June 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
My sweet boys, Max and Boo, having a mid-day snoozer.
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Remembering Stan Rogers (29 November 1949 — 2 June 1983)
One of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters. He is perhaps best known for the rousing a cappella anthem “Northwest Passage.”
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One of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters. He is perhaps best known for the rousing a cappella anthem “Northwest Passage.”
seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
June 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Remembering Stan Rogers (29 November 1949 — 2 June 1983)
One of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters. He is perhaps best known for the rousing a cappella anthem “Northwest Passage.”
seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
One of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters. He is perhaps best known for the rousing a cappella anthem “Northwest Passage.”
seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
You can view the listing for the US Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis.... They are the shanty band of the week on the Maritime Music Directory International!
U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus - Maritime Music Directory International
The Navy Band Sea Chanters are the United States Navy’s official chorus. The ensemble performs a variety of music including traditional choral music, sea chanteys, patriotic fare, opera, Broadway and ...
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May 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
You can view the listing for the US Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis.... They are the shanty band of the week on the Maritime Music Directory International!
Comfortable at home with my boys.
May 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Comfortable at home with my boys.
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The Maritime Music Directory International shanty group of the week is Schooner Fare! You can read more about them on their listing page: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
May 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The Maritime Music Directory International shanty group of the week is Schooner Fare! You can read more about them on their listing page: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
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Stan Hugill Remembered
Stan Hugill (19 November 1906 – 13 May 1992) was a British folk music performer, artist and sea music historian, known as the “Last Working Shantyman” and described as the “20th century guardian of the tradition”. [Wikipedia]
MMDI Listing: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
Stan Hugill (19 November 1906 – 13 May 1992) was a British folk music performer, artist and sea music historian, known as the “Last Working Shantyman” and described as the “20th century guardian of the tradition”. [Wikipedia]
MMDI Listing: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
May 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Stan Hugill Remembered
Stan Hugill (19 November 1906 – 13 May 1992) was a British folk music performer, artist and sea music historian, known as the “Last Working Shantyman” and described as the “20th century guardian of the tradition”. [Wikipedia]
MMDI Listing: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
Stan Hugill (19 November 1906 – 13 May 1992) was a British folk music performer, artist and sea music historian, known as the “Last Working Shantyman” and described as the “20th century guardian of the tradition”. [Wikipedia]
MMDI Listing: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
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Just added to the Maritime Music Directory International: Northsea Folk & Shantyfestival Blankenberge! One of the acclaimed European festivals where shanty fans will see great bands in beautiful Belgium.
You can see the event's MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/venues/north...
You can see the event's MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/venues/north...
Northsea Folk & Shantyfestival - Maritime Music Directory International
For several years now, the Harbour Festival has featured a variety of performances by folk and shanty choirs from both home and abroad on Friday and Saturday afternoons. In 2025, these will take place...
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May 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Just added to the Maritime Music Directory International: Northsea Folk & Shantyfestival Blankenberge! One of the acclaimed European festivals where shanty fans will see great bands in beautiful Belgium.
You can see the event's MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/venues/north...
You can see the event's MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/venues/north...
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A venues and events listing has been added to the Maritime Music Directory International for the Cutty Sark. She is the home to an maritime music festival and has at least two monthly performances by Swinging the Lead and HogEye Men.
Here is the MMDI listing: seashanties4all.com/venues/cutty...
Here is the MMDI listing: seashanties4all.com/venues/cutty...
May 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
A venues and events listing has been added to the Maritime Music Directory International for the Cutty Sark. She is the home to an maritime music festival and has at least two monthly performances by Swinging the Lead and HogEye Men.
Here is the MMDI listing: seashanties4all.com/venues/cutty...
Here is the MMDI listing: seashanties4all.com/venues/cutty...
Boo and Max are great cuddle buddies!
May 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Boo and Max are great cuddle buddies!
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We added Looking Glass and Elliot Lurie to the MMDI today for "Brandy"; it is one of the most recognized contemporary maritime-themed song.
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May 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
We added Looking Glass and Elliot Lurie to the MMDI today for "Brandy"; it is one of the most recognized contemporary maritime-themed song.
seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
I had a Scotch egg today. It was delightfully savory.
May 5, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I had a Scotch egg today. It was delightfully savory.
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This is an interesting listen for maritime music and sea shanty fans. Davis Dunavin features prominent names from the contemporary shanty scene, along with some interesting stories. The program is Off the Path from WSHU, the episode is Off the Plank: A National Special.
www.wshu.org/off-the-path...
www.wshu.org/off-the-path...
April 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This is an interesting listen for maritime music and sea shanty fans. Davis Dunavin features prominent names from the contemporary shanty scene, along with some interesting stories. The program is Off the Path from WSHU, the episode is Off the Plank: A National Special.
www.wshu.org/off-the-path...
www.wshu.org/off-the-path...
Here is Bounding Main crammed into the loo of our green room at Two Way Street Coffee House. Why? Too much fun! www.boundingmain.com
April 12, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Here is Bounding Main crammed into the loo of our green room at Two Way Street Coffee House. Why? Too much fun! www.boundingmain.com
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Stunning acapella singing from Poland's Upper Silesia. Thirty years of albums and concerts! North Cape's MMDI listing is here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
April 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Stunning acapella singing from Poland's Upper Silesia. Thirty years of albums and concerts! North Cape's MMDI listing is here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
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Joanna Carver Colcord (March 18, 1882 – April 8, 1960) was pioneering social worker, and author. She published texts on the language, work songs, and sea shanties of American seamen.
She is best known for her 1924 book, Roll and Go: Songs of American Sailormen.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_...
She is best known for her 1924 book, Roll and Go: Songs of American Sailormen.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_...
April 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Joanna Carver Colcord (March 18, 1882 – April 8, 1960) was pioneering social worker, and author. She published texts on the language, work songs, and sea shanties of American seamen.
She is best known for her 1924 book, Roll and Go: Songs of American Sailormen.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_...
She is best known for her 1924 book, Roll and Go: Songs of American Sailormen.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_...
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The Maritime Crew is the MMDI band of the week.
The Maritime Crew was formed in 1994 and was well established on the Auckland music scene and international stages.
You can view the MMDI listing for this pioneering crew here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
The Maritime Crew was formed in 1994 and was well established on the Auckland music scene and international stages.
You can view the MMDI listing for this pioneering crew here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
April 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
The Maritime Crew is the MMDI band of the week.
The Maritime Crew was formed in 1994 and was well established on the Auckland music scene and international stages.
You can view the MMDI listing for this pioneering crew here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
The Maritime Crew was formed in 1994 and was well established on the Auckland music scene and international stages.
You can view the MMDI listing for this pioneering crew here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
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Lösa Boliner: this charming group from the Åland Islands sings Scandinavian songs of the sea.
You can visit their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
You can visit their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
March 28, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Lösa Boliner: this charming group from the Åland Islands sings Scandinavian songs of the sea.
You can visit their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
You can visit their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
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Tony Goodenough has returned from his overseas adventures and has added seven groups to the MMDI.
Les Ouf du Dyjau
Bord'All
Les Matelots en Bordée
Les Naufragés
Fortunes de Mer
Polperro Fishermen's Choir
Polperro Wreckers
You can search for them here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
Les Ouf du Dyjau
Bord'All
Les Matelots en Bordée
Les Naufragés
Fortunes de Mer
Polperro Fishermen's Choir
Polperro Wreckers
You can search for them here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
March 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Tony Goodenough has returned from his overseas adventures and has added seven groups to the MMDI.
Les Ouf du Dyjau
Bord'All
Les Matelots en Bordée
Les Naufragés
Fortunes de Mer
Polperro Fishermen's Choir
Polperro Wreckers
You can search for them here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
Les Ouf du Dyjau
Bord'All
Les Matelots en Bordée
Les Naufragés
Fortunes de Mer
Polperro Fishermen's Choir
Polperro Wreckers
You can search for them here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
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Andreas Transø presents Shanties & Songs of the Sea at the Mason Lounge in Madison, WI on 26 Mar, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
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March 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Andreas Transø presents Shanties & Songs of the Sea at the Mason Lounge in Madison, WI on 26 Mar, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
seashanties4all.com/venues/shant...
seashanties4all.com/venues/shant...
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De Kaapstander (English: "The Capstan") remains one of the most popular groups of its kind on the contemporary maritime music circuit.
You can view their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
On Facebook:
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You can view their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
On Facebook:
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De Kaapstander - Maritime Music Directory International
Shanty choir De Kaapstander (English “The Capstan”) was founded in 1998 in the famous historical town Oudewater. The choir counts about 40 enthusiastic male and female singers and sing shanties and se...
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March 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
De Kaapstander (English: "The Capstan") remains one of the most popular groups of its kind on the contemporary maritime music circuit.
You can view their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
On Facebook:
www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
You can view their MMDI listing here: seashanties4all.com/groups-artis...
On Facebook:
www.facebook.com/profile.php?...