The Crew
Sea Songs, Shanties and Folk music from the Isle of Wight
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
We play acoustic or amplified sets, indoor and outdoor, and are equally at home in the corner of a pub as on a festival or concert stage. We work with a few ceilidh callers that we can add to a booking if required.