Captain Bogg and Salty

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Captain Bogg and Salty is a rock band from Portland, Oregon, and a representative member of the subgenre of pirate rock. The band is well-known for their live shows, performed in full pirate regalia, and incorporating a bit of musical theater in between songs (Some of the band members also have careers as actors [1]). The band members each portray crew members of the pirate ship Pollywogg, ranging from the ship's captain, Angus Bogg, to the lowly deck-hand Salty.

The band was formed in 1999 by Kevin Hendrickson, a musician involved with several other pirate-themed bands, most notably Pirate Jenny, and Loren Hoskins, a voice actor and comedian from the Portland era. The duo produced the band's first album, Bedtime Stories for Pirates as a concept album. The album was well-received, and is found in many pirate-themed attractions, including the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. As demand grew, four additional musicians joined the band, including fellow Pirate Jenny alumnus Paul Iannotti, and Captain Bogg and Salty is now a six-piece outfit. The band has released two additional albums; Pegleg Tango (2005) and Prelude to Mutiny (2006). Pegleg Tango was enthusiastically reviewed by Entertainment Weekly magazine [2]; and all three albums are highly regarded within the pirate subculture.

The band has enjoyed success in the Pacific Northwest as both children's entertainers, and as a band enjoyed by adults--having performed numerous sold-out appearances in both children's venues (such as libraries) and adult venues (such as nightclubs). Unusually; they perform the same material in both types of venue; they have been quite adept at crossing the generation gap. The band also played several shows in the New York City area in October 2006, culminating in an appearance opening for Harvey Danger at the famed Maxwell's nightclub in Hoboken, New Jersey.

[edit] Discography

The band has released three albums, self-published under the "Scabbydisc" label.

[edit] Bedtime Stories For Pirates (1999)

1. Recruitin' the Crew
2. I'm a Singin' Pirate
3. Deedle Dee Toe
4. Cat O Nine Tales
5. Scurvy
6. Weather Eye
7. Billy Bones
8. Manatee
9. The Pollywogg

All of the above were written by Hoskins and Hendrickson; the tune for "The Pollywogg" is taken from the traditional anthem When Johnny Comes Marching Home

[edit] Pegleg Tango (2005)

1. Age of Buccaneers (spoken)
2. Weigh Anchor
3. I'm a Pirate
4. Pieces of 8ight
5. Happy Birthday Chucklehead (spoken)
6. Pirate Party
7. Scallywagg
8. Nellie the Elephant
9. Sea Monster
10. What it's Really Like on a Ship
11. The Tortuga Caper (spoken)
12. Pegleg Tango
13. Sea Kings
14. Pull Away Home

With the exception of Nellie the Elephant, all of the above songs are original compositions by the band members (though Pegleg Tango is credited to a fictitious dance instructor named "HiJack Katanga", actually performed by Hoskins.)

[edit] Prelude to Mutiny (2006)

1. Drunken Sailor
2. Bosun Whistle
3. Mutiny of the Hispaniola
4. Days and Days
5. Loneliest Sailor
6. Part of Your World
7. Doldrums
8. Wind
9. Dead Men Tell No Tales
10. Hoist the Grog

Unlike the first two albums, which contain many songs which are "kid-friendly"; Prelude to Mutiny is far more rock-oriented and dissonant. It contains two cover versions, one of the traditional sea shanty "Drunken Sailor", and the other of the Howard Ashman/Alan Menken tune "Part of your World", from the Disney film The Little Mermaid. In addition, "Days and Days" and "Loneliest Sailor" were previously recorded by other acts Hendrickson and Iannotti have been affiliated with; the former was originally performed by Hucklescary Finn, and the latter by Pirate Jenny.

[edit] Personnel

Band members, from left: Andy Lindberg, Kevin Hendrickson, Lucas Haley, Loren Hoskins, Dave Owen, and Paul Iannotti.
(Photo courtesy Chris Owen)

The band is comprised of the following members; in addition to instruments played, the characters aboard the Pollywogg are listed.

• Loren Hoskins Vocals, Percussion.

Captain Bogg, Salty, Charlie Scuppers (the navigator), Mr. Gilly (the bosun)

• Kevin Hendrickson, Guitar, Accordion, Banjo, Vocals

First Mate McGraw, Chucklehead Pete (cabin boy)

• Andy Lindberg, Guitar, Vocals

Buckle (gunner)

• Paul Iannotti, Piano, Vocals

Sunny Jim (cook)

• Lucas Haley, Bass, Vocals

Mr. Filibuster ("hammock stretcher")

• Dave Owen, Drums, Vocals

Ramshackle (carpenter)

[edit] External links

• Official Site
• Kevin Hendrickson's Official Website
• Website of Loren Hoskins