The Crew

The Crew – Sea Songs, Shanties and Folk music from the Isle of Wight.

Formed in 2009, Island folk band The Crew produce a raw, rhythmic mixture of folk songs, sea shanties, and even a hint of rock n roll and pop to get your toes tapping.

The Crew play mostly traditional instruments – recorders, accordions, mandolin, ukulele, acoustic six string, tenor and bass guitars, bird box and monkey stick – while frontman Paul captains the band, commanding The Crew with his distinctive vocal take on well and lesser-known folk songs with the choral backing of his shipmates.

The Crew perform song/tune sets and ceilidh sets, or a mixture of both, and welcome audience participation

Captain  ‘Pirate’ ‘Privateer’ Paul Sturgess

Commander  Sue Rose

First Mate  Lindsay McComb

Ship’s Cook & Surgeon  Menna ‘Miggins’ Morey

Shipwright and Rigger  ‘Spidey’ Pete Howlett

Lieutenant  Andrea Millband

Carpenter & Engineer ‘DanDan’ Dan Callcut

And special guest appearances by:

Master  ‘Bbbbb…’ Barry Seward