Overview
The Chicago Maritime Festival was held at the Chicago History Museum for most of its years. It was a gathering of some of the prominent names in the maritime music scene – both from the United States and Europe.
“Chicago was born at the intersection of bustling rivers and the Great Lakes. Come celebrate with us the maritime culture of Chicago, Lake Michigan and the seas beyond, with songs, stories, workshops and celebrations at the Chicago Maritime Festival.
“The festival’s workshops, concerts, and outreach program to area schools, libraries, and senior centers give a glimpse into maritime history, sea music, underwater archeology, naval shipping, weather forecasting, model boat building for kids, safety at sea, and much more!”
It ceased operation after a fourteen year run – 2003 through 2016.
Dean Calin maintains a list of the CMF performers through its run on a blog post.
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General Information
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97th Regimental String Band - 2010, 2015 Barbary Ghosts, The - 2014 Belize Culture and Heritage Association (BCHA) - 2011 Bob Walser - 2011 Bob Zentz - 2004, 2014 Bounding Main - 2004-2009, 2011-2016 Calico Jack - 2012 Caryl P. Weiss - 2010 Chris Maden - 2016 Cindy Kallet - 2011 Dan Milner - 2009, 2016 David Coffin - 2009 David HB Drake - 2006, 2015 David Jones - 2013 Debra Cowan - 2008, 2015 Don Sineti & Steve Roys - 2004 Ed Trickett - 2014 Forebitter - 2013 HardTackers, The - 2014, 2016 Holdstock & MacLeod - 2008 Jerry Bryant - 2007, 2012 John Roberts- 2010 John Conolly - 2003 John Townley - 2006 Johnny Collins - 2003, 2007 Johnson Girls, The - 2004, 2009 Kat yn’t Seil - 2003 Larry Kaplan - 2016 Lee Murdock - 2005, 2013 Mlynn - 2003 Nanne & Ankie - 2003, 2006 Northern Neck Chantey Singers, The - 2008 Patrick Denain and Miguel Biard - 2009 Philippe Duo - 2007 Pint & Dale - 2005, 2011 Rick Spencer - 2010 Salty Walt - 2008 Serre l’Écoute - 2005, 2012 Shantykoor de Boekaniers - 2006 Spitzer & Mareva - 2016 Talitha MacKenzie - 2005, 2013 Tom Lewis - 2004, 2012 Tom and Chris Kastle - 2003-2016