Included among the songs are those which invite listening
(instrumentals),
clapping and foot tapping or singing along with a solo or harmonic
melody.
Others may invoke a melancholy mood. Among the titles will be found
Rosin
the Bow, Lizzie Lindsay, Captain Kidd, All for Me Grog,Yankee
Doodle,Star of the County Down,the Parting Glass,Rattlin Bog,Boston
Harbor
Shanty" plus Harvest Home,Mermaid, Boys of Blue Hill, Three Jolly
Coachmen,Maid of Amsterdam,Greenland
Whale Fishery,Irish Rover,Golden Vanity,Hicks the Pirate,Bonnie
Charlie,Leaving of Liverpool,Neilson's Blood,Wild Colonial Boy,The
Diamond,Rolling Home,Staten Isand Hornpipe,Mporpeth Rant,Tis Advertised
in Boston,I'm a Rover Seldom Sober,The Rights of Man,Rolling Home,The
Raggle Taggle Gypsy,Broom of the Cowdenknows,Maggie May,Soldiers Joy
and Liberty,Rakes of Mallow,Lark in the Vlear Air,The Fox,Revolutionary
Tea,A Frog Would A Wooing Go,Three Jolly Rogues of Lynn,The Girl I left
Behind Me..
Depending on the programs purpose and musical selection, The Rogues
appear
attired in either 18th or 19th Century clothing or a combination of the
two
periods, adding to the color and charm of the performance. Each musical
selection
has a prelude explanation of the songs history, folklore and meaning. A
myriad
of emotions is expected to be experienced by the audience.
The Rogues are carving out a unique niche in local musical
entertainment.
Why not make them a part of your experience?
ROGUE PERSONALS The Rogues are members of The Guild of Historic
Interpreters
(The Guild Music; The Hartwell Players and each has unique talents and
brings
individual experiences and background to the group.
individual experiences and background to the group.
JIM MURRAY - Manager and singer, he plays the guitar and mandolin, and has appeared at events as has performed at such events as Sail Boston 2000,Canajoharie Concert Series 2004, Saratoga National Park, 2004,2005 New Bedford Historic Whaling Park2003 & 2004 Boston to England concert series 2004,2005 ISSA Sea Shanty festival Germany 2005.and Meet in Beijing China 2006
AL HICKS - A tenor with skills on the guitar and banjo, he began his
career
as a late 1960s folk music entertainer, appearing at local clubs and
events.
PAUL HARTY - Playing a smart fiddle and guitar, he has founded and
performed
with such groups as "St. James Gate" (Irish), "Quarter Moon" (old
country
harmony) and "Blunt Instrument" (electric folk).
MIKE RYAN - A percussionists (colonial snare drum; Native American and Irish hand drum), he is also an 18th Century historical interpreter, re-enactor and researcher/writer. He managed a Kentucky band "Heavy Metal", performed with "The Regimentals", sang/played tambourine with the international folk group "Nobody's Children" (1968 West Berlin Folk Festival winners) and is a member of several colonial fife/drum units.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Save Our Heritage" Fundraiser, Historic Pierce House, Lincoln, MA " Sail Boston 2000" " Bunker Hill Monument Site", Boston National Historical Park, Charlestown, MA " Sarah Carter Lectures " Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Lincoln and Lexington, MA North Bridge, Hartwell Tavern, The Wayside, Visitors' Center " Minute Man National Park Association events " The Harnden Tavern", Wilmington, MA (fundraiser) " Riverfest 2002", Concord, MA " NEFFA 2003 & 2004,2005 " Boston Harbor Fest 2003 " Boston Seaport Festival 2003 " New Bedford National Park 2003,2004 " Wilmington Arts 2003 " Old South Meeting House 2003 " The Old Manse", Concord, MA 2003,2004,2005 Tewksbury Methodist Church,MA. Concert 2004 " Tewkesbury England Concert Tour July 1-11 2004,2005 New Bedford Whale Musueum 2004 New Bedford National Park 2003,2004 Strawbery Banke Portsmouth NH 2004,2005,2006,2007,2008 June tour of England & Germany 2005 Saratoga NY June 2005 Breakheart Reservation Saugus,Ma July 2005,2006,2007 Citizens Park Woburn MA July 2005 Concord Library,Concord Ma. July,2005 Plattsburgh NY September 2005 Camden Maine Tall Ships September 2005,Hull Life Saving Museum,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009, Islesboro Maine Summer festival 2006 April 29,2006 Shanghai University China, Meet in Beijing May 1,2006,Rockport New Years Eve,2007,2008,2009 Schooner Fame 2009,2010 4th Of July 2009,2010.Bristol RI 4th of July 201.Sisters of Charity 209,2010. We have aslo done everything from weddings,school events,large corporation events in Boston MA. and many many parties!!! Check www.jollyrogues.com for future events INFORMATION For further information regarding The Rogues or to discuss schedule availability and, remunerations, please contact Jim Murray at (508-574-310
Fans swarm stage at meet in Beijing
China when
Jolly Rogues arrive
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