Jerry Bryant | |
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 Bryant performing at the Sea Music Festival in Mystic, CT in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Jerry Bryant is an American folksinger specializing in maritime music.[1] In addition to performing traditional songs, he also has written songs in a traditional style. Of his original songs, The Ballad of Harbo and Samuelsen is among his best known[2] and has been recorded by several other performers including William Pint and Felicia Dale, Forebitter, and Rick Lee (of Solomon's Seal).[3]
Instruments:
- Guitar
- Concertina
- Ukulele
- Bones
- Banjo
Recordings:
- Roast Beef of Old England, songs of the British Navy in the 19th century (companion to Patrick O'Brian's novels)
- The Ballad of Harbo and Samuelsen, traditional songs and new compositions
- Salty Dick's Uncensored Sailor Songs, traditional bawdy songs (recorded under pseudonym "Salty Dick")
References
Notes
General References
- Official website
- YouTube video of Jerry Bryant performing original song The Ballad of Harbo and Samuelsen.
- "Three solo folksingers to perform as a trio." by Keith J. Connor. From The Republican Entertainment Desk, Tuesday 9 December 2008, 2:11 PM, found on Masslive.com
- Bio on website for 2008 Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival
- Bio on website for 2007 Chicago Maritime Festival
- Bio on website for 2002 Hull, MA Summer Shanty Concert
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