Salty Walt & the Rattlin' Ratlines
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Salty Walt & the Rattlin' Ratlines is a sea shanty
performing group based in San Francisco. The group consists of Walter "Salty Walt" Askew, Daniel Briggs, Griff Nelson, and Jon Richardson. On occasion, they also perform Celtic music and since at least 2005 have been performing a show of traditional carols and wassails on Boxing Day
. They were voted San Francisco's "Best Sea Shanty Band" in 2006. The group appeared at the "Festival Maritim" in Vegesack, Germany in 2007.
In addition, group member Askew has also performed at the Mystic Seaport Sea Music Festival
, most recently in 2009 and was a featured performer at Chicago Maritime Festival in 2008. He has also performed at sea music festivals in Europe including the 2006 SeaFest International Maritime Festival in Scarborough.
Sea shanty
A shanty is a type of work song that was once commonly sung to accompany labor on board large merchant sailing vessels. Shanties became ubiquitous in the 19th century era of the wind-driven packet and clipper ships...
performing group based in San Francisco. The group consists of Walter "Salty Walt" Askew, Daniel Briggs, Griff Nelson, and Jon Richardson. On occasion, they also perform Celtic music and since at least 2005 have been performing a show of traditional carols and wassails on Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a bank or public holiday that occurs on 26 December, or the first or second weekday after Christmas Day, depending on national or regional laws. It is observed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and some other Commonwealth nations. In Ireland, it is recognized as...
. They were voted San Francisco's "Best Sea Shanty Band" in 2006. The group appeared at the "Festival Maritim" in Vegesack, Germany in 2007.
In addition, group member Askew has also performed at the Mystic Seaport Sea Music Festival
Mystic Seaport Sea Music Festival
The Mystic Seaport Sea Music Festival, held annually in June since 1979 at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut, is among the oldest, and is the largest sea music festival in the United States. It reportedly attracts "the highest caliber of sea music performers, scholars, and fans." ...
, most recently in 2009 and was a featured performer at Chicago Maritime Festival in 2008. He has also performed at sea music festivals in Europe including the 2006 SeaFest International Maritime Festival in Scarborough.
Discography
- Log of the Albatross (2008)
- Salty Walt & the Rattlin' Ratlines' song, "Ambletown," appeared on Lafitte's Return Vol. 1, produced by Bob Brinkman for Pirates for the Preservation of New Orleans Music, 2007.
External links
- Official website.
- MySpace music page.
- YouTube video. "Salty Walt" Askew performing The Old Virginia Lowlands (aka Five Gallon Jar) at Chicago Maritime Festival.