Chicago Maritime Festival

The Chicago Maritime Festival is a maritime music and culture festival[1] held in Chicago, USA, every winter, usually the last weekend in February, usually at the Chicago History Museum. It is not uncommon for over 500 people to participate.[2] It has existed in its present incarnation since 2003 and is the only wintertime festival featuring maritime music in the United States. The main organizers are performers Tom & Chris Kastle.

Contents

List of musical performers at Chicago Maritime Festival

2003

2004

2005

2006

(Held at the Latin School of Chicago due to remodeling at the History Museum)

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

References

  1. ^ Andrew Herrmann. 2005. Why did sailors sing at sea? ; Shanties helped deal with stresses, rhythm of work. Chicago Sun - Times, February 26, http://www.newsbank.com/ (accessed February 6, 2010).
  2. ^ Gerry Smith. 2009. Maritime enthusiasts follow city's siren song: Lovers of the open seas descend on Chicago to revel in nautical history. Chicago Tribune, March 1, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed February 6, 2010).

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