Chicago Maritime Festival

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Chicago Maritime Festival
Bounding main at chicago maritime festival 2009.jpg
Bounding Main at Chicago Maritime Festival in 2009
Genre Maritime music
DatesFebruary
Location Chicago, Illinois
Years active2003–2020, 2022–present
Founders Tom & Chris Kastle
Website Chicago Maritime Festival official website

The Chicago Maritime Festival is a maritime music and culture festival [1] held in Chicago, Illinois, 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 and 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

See also

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. ↑ Smith, Gerry (1 March 2009). "Maritime enthusiasts follow city's siren song: Lovers of the open seas descend on Chicago to revel in nautical history". Chicago Tribune. p. C3. ProQuest   2358284394.
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