Walter Askew, Daniel I. Briggs, Griff Nelson, and Jon Richardson
Past members
Bryan Rhodes
Salty Walt & the Rattlin' Ratlines is a sea shanty performing group based in San Francisco, originally formed in 2003.[1][2][3] The group consists of Walter "Salty Walt" Askew, Daniel Briggs, Griff Nelson, and Jon Richardson.[4] On occasion, they also perform Celtic music[5] and since at least 2005 have been performing a show of traditional carols and wassails on Boxing Day.[6][7] They were voted San Francisco's "Best Sea Shanty Band" in 2006.[8] The group appeared at the "Festival Maritim" in Vegesack, Germany in 2007.[9]
In addition, group member Askew has also performed at the Mystic Seaport Sea Music Festival,[10] most recently in 2009[11] and was a featured performer at Chicago Maritime Festival in 2008.[12] He has also performed at sea music festivals in Europe[13] including the 2006 SeaFest International Maritime Festival in Scarborough.[14]
Discography
Log of the Albatross (2008)
Salty Walt & the Rattlin' Ratlines' song, "Ambletown," appeared on Lafitte's Return Vol. 1, produced by Bob Brinkman for Pirates for the Preservation of New Orleans Music, 2007.
Notes
↑ Tudor, Silke (12 March 2003). "Pirates Be Cool (Yarrrgh!) All Things Piratical". S.F. Weekly. ProQuest367713564.
↑ "Best Sea Shanty Band: Salty Walt and the Rattlin Ratlines (2006)" SF Weekly.com
↑ List of groups 2002-2008 on official Festival Maritim website. Picture of Salty Walt & the Rattlin' Ratlines in 2007 photo gallery on Festival Maritim website.
YouTube video. "Salty Walt" Askew performing The Old Virginia Lowlands (aka Five Gallon Jar) at Chicago Maritime Festival.
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