Yes, the Roaring Trowmen are actually, genuinely back!! We announced our re-forming early last year after a lengthy break, but after just one gig, Covid-19 did it's grim work.... So we’ve been rehearsing, have lots of new (old) songs to…
Read more'the Roaring Trowmen' are four hearty men from Bristol who sing sea shanties and songs of the salty deep with passion, power and glorious blending harmonies, and plenty of humorous banter!
Trowmen provide official soundtrack to new book!
We were delighted to learn recently of a new Trowmen fan in the USA, Laraba Kendig, an author who has released several books which are variations of ‘Pride & Prejudice’ by Jane Austin. She was inspired enough by our renditions…
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WE'RE BACK!!!!
Ahem! (Drum roll please...... ) THE ROARING TROWMEN RETURN!! After a few years in the shanty wastelands, our ship has returned to the harmonic mainland. We have stories to tell, excuses aplenty (some of us even have new offspring!) but…
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Trowmen rumblings......
Some things you just can't leave alone :-). Well it seems that hearty humorous harmonising is one of them. There are developments in Trowmen circles which will see us performing again soon. Watch this space!!!
Recruiting for new Trowmen!
As some may already know, life changes have forced some tough decisions for the current Trowmen, so we're recruiting for some new blood! Requirements are fairly simple. Good voice, reasonably musical, love of sea shanties and beer, a confident stage…
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Nantucket, just 10 days away!!
Per a previous post/blog, many songs recorded by the Roaring Trowmen have been selected for the soundtrack in a new PC game called 'Nantucket', "A seafaring strategy game set in the golden age of American whaling." The release date is…
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Previous events
The Trowmen will be doing a short support slot for our friends the Rough Island Band, who have been making music inspired by the extraordinary and remote Isles of Scilly for 10 years now. Perhaps we might even join in with a couple......... :-)
£11 + £1.45 fee
This will be the third year in succession the Trowmen have been invited, so we will give it our usual huge dollop of gusto throughout the weekend.
As far as the music is concerned, Shrewsbury Folk Festival has a reputation for delivering the very finest acts from the UK and around the world, always searching to find new authentic artists as well as providing a platform for established performers, and never forgetting to add some fun and diversity to our concerts.
An exciting family holiday, a place to make new friends and meet up with old friends, an inclusive friendly atmosphere whether you are an experienced folkie or a complete newcomer, whether you come with friends or on your own.
Appearing at this prestigious folk festival for the first time, the Trowmen will perform on Sunday 13th August at 10:30a.m. at the Sailing Club.
During Folk Week there is plenty for all ages to enjoy. There is a full programme for families and young people – just click on Young Folk to find out.
You can tailor make your festival experience to suit you. With over 70 events a day, you’ll find something to entertain you from early till late. You can just buy one concert ticket to see your favourite act – or if you want to go for total immersion – then a full Festival Ticket is an unbeatable option. There are day Festival tickets, weekend and week Festival Tickets, with or without camping.
So book your holiday and make sure you enjoy some lovely folk music against the background of a sparkling sea!
With a return to the North Devon coast, the Trowmen are delighted to be invited to a charity regatta at this delightful hotel, right in the centre of Lynmouth next to the harbour, a perfect setting for our nautical output. The event is in aide of the Lynmouth Flood Memorial. We hope to be joined by both our North Devon fans....... only kidding!!! There's three of them :-)
Ahoy shipmates! Songs Of The Sea is a new addition to the folk, family, fun weekend of Wimborne Minster Folk Festival, which will take place on the Saturday of the festival in June.
The new Shanty Festival will see performances from: The Roaring Trowmen, Jim Radford, Exmouth Shanty Men, Portsmouth Shanty Men, The Harry Browns, Shropshire Boatmen and Wareham Whalers.
Saturday Day Tickets that cover both the Shanty Festival and the Folk Festival are available now for £25 each, or full weekend tickets are £45. Trowmen performances are:- - 4:10pm Sat 10 June at Garden Stage at The Olive Branch - Free - 7:30pm Sat 10 June at The Allendale Centre Quarterjack - £25.00 - 4:40pm Sun 11 June at Stage in The Square - Free
This lovely little festival, in a small village just South West of Bath, is the epitome of what a folk festival should be. Yet despite it's size there are some well know names there. Come join us on Sunday afternoon, on the stage and in the pub!
After our hard work last years as newbies (during which we had a LOT of fun too!) we appear to have impressed and have been invited back again in 2016. WHOOP!!
Our first appearance at this quirky, charming festival in Suffolk. Plenty of workshops, Ceilidhs, sideshows, cinema, local foods and ales and all round joie de vivre to keep you going for the whole weekend.
£Free (Arrive early to guarantee entry!) 8.30pm
We return again to our beloved Vaults - we'll be raising the roof once more with our customary blend of sea shanties, nautical ballads, and cheesey jokes.
3 Bucket Jones are an experienced songwriting collective led by Gitika Partington and Andy McCrorie-Shand. Their songs are acoustic, folktronica, alternative-pop. This gig will be a family affair. 'The Roaring Trowmen' includes Gitika’s brother Dave, and their mother Mani sings with 'The Barley Mow Choir'. Players from the world-class Tredegar Town Band & some outstanding local singers including Ali Orbaum and Wendy Sergeant who are involved in the 'Sing for Water West' project will also be performing. All profits from this ‘TAKE THESE GHOSTS’ 2nd album tour will be going to Water Aid.