The Crew will be anchoring in a new port when they tie up in Ginestas to sing at L'Anais.
That evening there will be great grub from Jo and Chris, grog to spare - and plenty of shanties to liven proceedings! Reservations on 04 68 40 64 47.
The all important date for your diaries is Friday 20th April 2012.
Make plans now and prepare your charts!! Bon voyage à tous!
Magellan
Monday, 19 March 2012
Friday, 24 February 2012
Bringing you up to speed !
Since we sang at "Le Rendezvous" at the end of January things have been fairly quiet for the AudeShantyMen. Magellan was the first to succomb to the virulent bug doing the rounds - and subsequently passed it to Greybeard, Pirate Pete, Gangplank and Powder Monkey. He wasn't popular I can tell you! Only Albatross escaped unscathed : as usual he was in balmy foreign climes, lucky so-and-so!
Anyway, the coughing and spluttering are subsiding and our voices are slowly coming back to something like their best. We plan to re-start our rehearsals in a few days' time. It hasn't helped our cause that all but one member of the Crew have spent time in the UK in the past weeks, so we are looking forward to being re-united.
We did manage to fit in an interview with the charming Rupert, who has an input into a radio show broadcast weekly from Carcassonne. He much enjoyed our songs and recorded several. So far we haven't heard ourselves over the airwaves but we are due a studio session with him in the not too distant future.
We are also slowly putting together a demo disc to send out to potential new venues. Talking of which we very much hope to be singing in both the Minervois and the Corbieres in the weeks ahead. Our objective this summer is to sing down on the coast at some of the beautiful ports on the Med. Anyone with contacts, do let us know.
I'll be posting details of our next performance just as soon as details are finalised - so keep a sharp lookout!
Anyway, the coughing and spluttering are subsiding and our voices are slowly coming back to something like their best. We plan to re-start our rehearsals in a few days' time. It hasn't helped our cause that all but one member of the Crew have spent time in the UK in the past weeks, so we are looking forward to being re-united.
We did manage to fit in an interview with the charming Rupert, who has an input into a radio show broadcast weekly from Carcassonne. He much enjoyed our songs and recorded several. So far we haven't heard ourselves over the airwaves but we are due a studio session with him in the not too distant future.
We are also slowly putting together a demo disc to send out to potential new venues. Talking of which we very much hope to be singing in both the Minervois and the Corbieres in the weeks ahead. Our objective this summer is to sing down on the coast at some of the beautiful ports on the Med. Anyone with contacts, do let us know.
I'll be posting details of our next performance just as soon as details are finalised - so keep a sharp lookout!
Saturday, 28 January 2012
2012 off to a great start!
The Crew was in sparkling form last night at Le Rendezvous in Leran. The place was packed - our third sell out in a row - and diners and drinkers alike showed their appreciation in most generous fashion. Our thanks to everyone for making it a night to remember, especially Marek, Shirley and all members of the home team who pulled out all the stops. Sadly we have no photos or clips, so if anyone out there can send some to us we should be most grateful.
Watch this space for news of our next performance!
Watch this space for news of our next performance!
Saturday, 31 December 2011
First gig of 2012!
A Happy New Year to all our Friends, Followers and Fans !
Join us for our first get-together of 2012
At Le Rendezvous in Leran
On Friday 27th January from 1930hrs
Book early to avoid disappointment on 0951424791
Hope to catch up with you there !
Join us for our first get-together of 2012
At Le Rendezvous in Leran
On Friday 27th January from 1930hrs
Book early to avoid disappointment on 0951424791
Hope to catch up with you there !
Thursday, 8 December 2011
An Extended Run Ashore
The members of the Crew have all dispersed on shore leave over Christmas and the New Year.
To all our friends and followers we send our warmest season's greetings and trust you will have a festive Yuletide.
To all our friends and followers we send our warmest season's greetings and trust you will have a festive Yuletide.
Friday, 18 November 2011
What a night!
A fantastic night at the Galloise in Alaigne! First time the Crew had docked there
Lin and Les made sure the packed house - standing room only! - was very well fed and watered.
We sang our hearts out and were delighted with the responsive and generous way in which our songs were received. This could become one of our regular ports of call!
Lin and Les made sure the packed house - standing room only! - was very well fed and watered.
We sang our hearts out and were delighted with the responsive and generous way in which our songs were received. This could become one of our regular ports of call!
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Next gig approaching fast ... Wednesday 16th November ..
... at the Galloise in Alaigne.
See previous post for details and contact number.
LATEST : ANOTHER SELL OUT !!
See previous post for details and contact number.
LATEST : ANOTHER SELL OUT !!
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Spend an evening in the company of the AudeShantyMen
Hear us next at
Le Cafe de la Galloise, Alaigne
on Wednesday 16th November 2011 from 19.30hrs
Special themed two-course supper will be served at €10 per head
Tables in the main cafe - where we shall be singing - are limited so reservations are essential. Please ask when booking to be placed on a table in the bar area so you can be best placed to hear the crew.
The number to phone is : 04 68 69 35 77
SEE YOU THERE !
Le Cafe de la Galloise, Alaigne
on Wednesday 16th November 2011 from 19.30hrs
Special themed two-course supper will be served at €10 per head
Tables in the main cafe - where we shall be singing - are limited so reservations are essential. Please ask when booking to be placed on a table in the bar area so you can be best placed to hear the crew.
The number to phone is : 04 68 69 35 77
SEE YOU THERE !
Thursday, 3 November 2011
Our latest get together ...
... happened yesterday when we pitched up in the late afternoon at Matta Dei, the home of Otto and Gudren, friends of Pirate Pete. It was indeed a pleasure to run through part of our repertoire in that beautiful place in front of such friendly and welcoming folk. We all felt uplifted, and humbled, by the experience.
The feedback from last Saturday's gig is very encouraging. During our singing yesterday we paid particular attention to some of the musical issues that we know we can tighten up on. The effort was eased by several libations - and a scrumptious cherry clafoutis made and sent by Gangplank Graham's missus, Natasha. Thanks for that, N!
As I write we are close to fixing the date and venue for our next evening of food, wine and song. Watch this space for details !
The feedback from last Saturday's gig is very encouraging. During our singing yesterday we paid particular attention to some of the musical issues that we know we can tighten up on. The effort was eased by several libations - and a scrumptious cherry clafoutis made and sent by Gangplank Graham's missus, Natasha. Thanks for that, N!
As I write we are close to fixing the date and venue for our next evening of food, wine and song. Watch this space for details !
Sunday, 30 October 2011
What a good night!
Before we weigh anchor and set sail for foreign ports the whole crew would like to say how much we enjoyed singing to such a receptive audience last night in Villelongue d'Aude. A big "thank you" to Jane and Rick for sumptuous grub and plentiful grog! The hard work you had put in was greatly appreciated.
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