At the sign of four candles

A very occasional series of posts about anything and everything, but most usually about nothing at all. The name of the blog pays tribute firstly to the small Dublin press "At The Sign of the Three Candles" of Colm O'Lochlainn which published many fascinating books, and in particular a series on Irish Street Ballads. There is also a very obvious tribute to the Two Ronnies famous TV sketch "Four Candles" whose brilliant wordplay never fails to make me roar with laughter.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Ships and shanties in Liverpool

There were more ships and shanty singers at the waterfront festival on the May Bank Holiday Monday, and once again the sun was out so there were huge crowds attending and enjoying the spectacle. I enjoyed hearing the Young'uns, and was bowled over by their refreshing, and invigorating (and occasionally downright silly!) approach. They sing some of their own songs which are very good, besides more traditional material.I also enjoyed hearing Bernie Davis and Keith Price sing as Liverpool Packet aboard the Zebu - it was great to hear shanties sung on a real ship.