Crew open Cailhau Fete entertainment

Depleted but not despondent

The four AudeShantyMen still standing on Friday night did a grand job in singing for a large and festive crowd gathered outside "A'Kotee" in Cailhau - the first time the village festivities had kicked off on anything but a Saturday.  Audience and stallholders alike put their hands in their pockets to send our brave boys home with a generous contribution of €118.18 for SNSM and RNLI.  Merci!

Simply Superb!

A fantastic fundraiser last Sunday chez Glasson to celebrate Col's special day resulted in the staggering sum of €648.93 being collected for SNSM and RNLI. Many thanks for this outstanding generosity - not least on the part of our hosts - on a beautiful summer's afternoon in the south of France. If, by any chance, you have still to contribute .....

Magellan

The AudeShantyMen return to Cailhau

Hear them at the Fete du Village

The AudeShantyMen are delighted to be heading back to this pleasant village - noted for its musical and artistic links - the scene of one of their earliest public performances just a month after their formation.

So "venez nombreux" at 20H00 next Friday, 26th July outside the new bar-bistro-épicerie "A'Kotee".

Bumpy Landing for Albatross

Our thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery go to the unfortunate Albatross who has suffered a fall at home and broken his leg. And just when he had started to sing again with the AudeShantyMen after an extended period of duty overseas.

The Albatross lands at Le Moulin de L'Evèque

Welcome return for the globetrotter

The AudeShantyMen welcomed home an old friend when Ron Young joined them for his first warble since November last year. As if in homage to the Albatross for his work on all five continents a truly international audience gave a fine reception to the Crew. Amongst the countries represented were Australia and the United States of America, while nearer to home came folk from Poland, Sweden, France, the Republic of Ireland, Wales and Scotland.

The efforts of hosts Dorothy and André were greatly appreciated. This lovely venue is one which the AudeShantyMen would be delighted to revisit. The enthusiasm of the audience was reflected in the worthy sum of €101.93 which was collected for their twin lifeboat charities. Many thanks from the Crew to everyone who helped to make this performance one that will live long in the memory.

If anyone has any photos, please send them!

"Bastille Day" weekend concert for the AUDESHANTYMEN

Join the AudeShantyMen at Le Moulin de L'Evèque

Dine in style and hear the AudeShantyMen in concert at this prestigious restaurant just outside Rivel on Friday 12th July from 20H00. To make your reservation call 04 68 69 22 30. Start your Bastille Day weekend with a bang!

Poor weather fails to dampen spirits at Villelongue

The AudeShantyMen pierce the gloom at Le Verre à Soif

The Crew thank all those who assembled on a blustery night to hear them conquer the elements. Many new faces took their places amongst the "old faithfuls", singing along in the choruses and generally refusing to go quietly as our brave boys mastered their chattering teeth to give an entertaining account of themselves. Thanks to Bart for his fine hospitality, the "paella lady", and to all those who dipped into their pockets to raise a hearty €150 for RNLI and SNSM. Will summer ever arrive in the south of France?!