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Chicago Maritime Festival

Chicago Maritime Festival
Bounding Main at Chicago Maritime Festival in 2009
GenreMaritime music
DatesFebruary
Location(s)Chicago, Illinois
Years active2003-2020, 2022-present
FoundersTom & Chris Kastle
WebsiteChicago Maritime Festival official website

The Chicago Maritime Festival is a maritime music and culture festival[1] held in Chicago, Illinois, every winter, usually the last weekend in February, usually at the Chicago History Museum. It is not uncommon for over 500 people to participate.[2] It has existed in its present incarnation since 2003 and is the only wintertime festival featuring maritime music in the United States. The main organizers are performers Tom & Chris Kastle.

List of musical performers at Chicago Maritime Festival

2003

  • Kat yn 't Seil
  • Johnny Collins
  • John Conolly
  • 97th Regimental String Band
  • Mlynn
  • Tom & Chris Kastle

2004

2005

2006

(Held at the Latin School of Chicago due to remodeling at the History Museum)

  • The Boekaneirs
  • David H.B. Drake
  • John Townley
  • Nanne Kalma & Ankie van der Meer
  • Tom & Chris Kastle

2007

  • Bounding Main
  • Jerry Bryant
  • Johnny Collins
  • Philippe Duo (Philippe Noriel and Philippe Rouxel)
  • Tom & Chris Kastle

2008

2009

  • Dan Milner
  • David Coffin
  • The Johnson Girls
  • Patrick Denain and Miguel Biard
  • Tom & Chris Kastle
  • Bounding Main
  • Old Town School of Folk Music Sea Music Class

2010

  • Caryl P. Weiss
  • John Roberts
  • Rick Spencer
  • The 97th Regimental String Band
  • Tom and Chris Kastle
  • Old Town School of Folk Music Sea Music Class

2011

  • Bob Walser
  • Cindy Kallet
  • Pint and Dale
  • Belize Culture and Heritage Association
  • Great Lakes Navy Band
  • Tom and Chris Kastle

See also

References

  1. ^ Andrew Herrmann. 2005. Why did sailors sing at sea? ; Shanties helped deal with stresses, rhythm of work. Chicago Sun - Times, February 26, http://www.newsbank.com/ (accessed February 6, 2010).
  2. ^ Smith, Gerry (1 March 2009). "Maritime enthusiasts follow city's siren song: Lovers of the open seas descend on Chicago to revel in nautical history". Chicago Tribune. p. C3. ProQuest 2358284394.


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