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Wicked Weekend !!

Double Strike for our Gallant Lads !

In relaxed mode on Saturday afternoon, the AudeShantyMen took full advantage of the generous hospitality of their hosts at a splendid retirement party held in the sumptuous surroundings of the high Razès.  In troubadour mode, they strolled to every vantage point within the grounds to entertain groups of guests informally - causing many a smile en route.

Then it was off on the following day to Château Guilhem to entertain the throng invited to the Fête des Vendanges Solidaires.  The grapes having been duly harvested, the AudeShantyMen took to the stage in the Grande Cuve before and during the lavish luncheon laid on for his guests by owner vigneron-récoltant Bertrand Gourdou.  The Crew were proud to present their host with a cheque for his chosen charity, "L'Eléphant Blanc".

Not even a brisk shower could dampen spirits as the AudeShantyMen resumed singing in the park of the château.  They were joined by their new chums in song Les Males au Choeur de Tolosa,  a 17 strong male voice choir from Toulouse seen here admiring,  and joining in with,  the Crew's version in English and French of the crowd-pleasing shanty "Santiano".  Greybeard had earlier inspired Les Males to join him in singing the Basque favourite "Hegoak" and the two bands united to sing the Languedoc gem "Une Pointe d'Accent" much to the delight of the many locals present.

Back on Deck!

Following a relaxed summer, the AudeShantyMen are back in rehearsal.

First up, the Crew has been commissioned to appear at a private party for over a hundred guests in the coming week, an event to which they are looking forward with great pleasure.

Then on Sunday 25th September they will be helping to entertain a couple of hundred guests at the XIIIème Fête des Vendanges Solidaires at the prestigious Château Guilhem in Malviès, a venue which the Crew found admirable last year. A priority will be to encourage those present to give generously in support of the children's charity "L'Eléphant Blanc", chosen as this year's beneficiary by propriétaire-vigneron-récoltant Bertrand Gourdou whose passion drives this outstanding event.

Continuing their happy knack of appearing where there are fine wines to be appreciated (!) the AudeShantyMen have accepted an invitation to sing in the central square in Limoux on Friday 7th October  where the well known Atelier des Vignerons will be hosting the first in a series of wine tastings organised under the expert eye of owner Laurence Turetti. Rumour has it that a mobile Fish'n Chips van will be in attendance! More details to be posted nearer the date.

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