Sea Shanty SIng February 6, 2009

), A unique treat for those who love Sea Shanties
An Evening with Simon Spalding & James Hendricks at the Whale & Ale
This dynamic duo of sea chanteys & acoustic folk music will appear at the Whale & Ale from 7;00 to 10:30 pm the evening of Friday, February 6, 2009.
Simon Spalding & James Hendricks are multi-instrumental performers with a repertoire that includes sea chanteys, Celtic music, early ragtime/jazz, & two hundred years of popular music.
Simon plays fiddle, Chinese erh-hu, is a world-renowned performer of maritime & historical songs. A 35-year music professional originally from California but now settled in North Carolina, he has influenced a number of California groups & performers. He has performed at concerts & festivals throughout North America & twelve European countries, & presently lives in North Carolina.
James Hendricks sings & plays concertina, tinwhistle, piano, & other instruments. He performs a variety of historical & maritime music, with special emphasis on music of the Civil War.
Simon is in Southern California for just the weekend of February 6-8. This will be Simon’s only concert appearance of this trip.
Admission is $10 or free with purchase of dinner. We promise an evening of lively entertainment, including some salty surprises!
For video demos of Simon performing in other duos, check out the live performance clips at these sites:
www.myspace.com/tuppencefolk (performing with his wife, as Tuppence)
www.myspace.com/patrickedwardssimonspalding (performing with Patrick Edwards)

Official Website: http://www.guidespot.com/guides/the_whale_ale