AudeShantyMen sparkle in concert with Ar-Vag
Meeting up with old friends from Ar-Vag inspired the Crew to give one of their most accomplished performances at Gruissan last evening. In front of the lifeboat station the two groups performed separately then together to amuse and entertain the crowds of locals and tourists.
Under the baton of the irrepressible Pierre Cloarec, Ar-Vag ran through two sets of shanties, many from their beloved Bretagne.
The two groups later combined to sing the old favourite "Santiano" before getting down to the serious business of eating, drinking and being merry together on the quayside. A picnic that was truly "formidable".
It is far too long since the AudeShantyMen enjoyed the company of these special people and we trust that we shall have an opportunity to sing together and enjoy fellowship again in the very near future.
AudeShantyMen and Ar-Vag to share stage in Gruissan
Join the Crew and their old friends from Bretons-in-exile group Ar-Vag at a special event to raise awareness of the valuable work done by the SNSM - the French equivalent of the RNLI. Be at the Station SNSM at 18h00 on Sunday 16th August!
It is far too long since the AudeShantyMen performed on the shores of the Mediterranean (see above) and the line-up has changed since then. However four veterans remain from that scorching afternoon : Magellan (in pink) and to his right Columbus (making his début with the band that day) Powder Monkey and Greybeard.
Ar-Vag not only sing sea shanties from their beloved Brittany but also perform local dances in Breton costume. The result is an enchanting form of entertainment with language no bar to enjoyment.
We are so looking forward to re-uniting with Ar-Vag under their musical director Pierre Cloarec, seen above in one of his typically expansive moments!
Bring it on!
