Overview
The Harry Browns of Bristol are possibly the UK’s most longstanding purveyors of sea shanties and songs of the sea. They have been performing for over thirty years and have sung at many major maritime festivals across the UK and Europe.
The group pride themselves on the quality of their sound, their sumptuous harmonies and arrangements and for paying respect to the maritime traditions and the courage of those who put to sea. They like to sing either acapella or accompanied with fiddle and guitar. [From the Gloucester Shanty Festival website]
“We are a fine body of singers, with big hearts and big smiles. We are perhaps the longest serving purveyors of sea shanties and sea songs in the UK today. We like to sing well and are renown for our harmonies, musical arrangements and for being full of surprises. Most importantly we want people to enjoy our music, join in and have fun. We hope to see you soon! “
[From Weston-Super-Mare Festival Notes 2024]
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Recordings:
Band Members
David Francis Johnny Knowler David Francis Nigel Wince Steve Hawkins Steve Derrick Ian Greening Chris Fry, RIP Helen Stanley Maurice Boye Zac Stanley Ken Godsell Ian Bentley Neil Ross John Broomhead RIP Steve Hawkins, former member Johnny Knobbler, former member Nobby Dye, former member Pete Glanville, former member Simon Dillon, former member
1968
Yes
Contact Information
David
Francis
Bristol
England
United Kingdom