Our next single-shanty Big Sing (hosted by Linn Phipps and Jim Lucas and sponsored by PMFF) is Shenandoah on Thursday, June 30. We enjoyed our first Zoom single-shanty Big Sing so much (Santy Anna) that we did it again (Rio Grande). We will also have Sally/Shallow Brown-end of July and Read more…
GO SAILING! Want to sail on the schooner Adventure? This restored Gloucester fishing schooner will sail out on Saturday 18 June, chartered by PMFF Advisory Committee member Jay Boland. There will be music! You can get a seat the easy way for $125 by writing Jay at jrtboland@gmail.com, but he’s also donated Read more…
EAT PIZZA! In other fundraising news, join us at Flatbread Co. on Congress St. in Portsmouth, Wednesday 22 June. A portion of the proceeds for the night — dine-in or take-out — will go to PMFF, and there will also be a silent auction there.
We are looking for volunteers to help with the 2022 festival. Check out the Volunteering page for details
The next Chantey Sing is Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 3 PM EST – 5 PM EST Check out the details on our Monthly Chantey Sing page!
We are pleased to announce that Don Sineti and Heather Wood are also appearing at the 2022 festival. See the main festival page for details 2021 Festival
Do you sing a version of Santy Anna – Santy Anno – Santiana – Santiano ?Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival is delighted to sponsor a special event to share versions of this fascinating shanty.On Thursday 21 April, two of our regulars – Linn Phipps and Jim Lucas – will be hosting Read more…
Hear ye! Hear ye! April’s Second Saturday Sing ( April 9th 2022) will be very special! The Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival (PMFF) will be hosting our monthly 2nd Saturday Sing from Musique Morneaux located in the lovely Powder Mill Hollow in Enfield, CT. The PMFF event will run from 3pm-5pm Read more…