This talented band of musicians and singers has a varied, intriguing repertoire of 18th and 19th Century material from period commemorative, tavern/drinking, romantic ballads, sea shanties, children's ditties, songs of revolt. More modern songs are also part of the Rogues make up perfect for weddings, corporate events and family gatherings.
Included among the songs are those which invite listening (instrumentals), clapping and foot tapping or singing along with a solo or harmonic melody. Others may invoke a melancholy mood. Among the titles will be found Rosin the Bow ,Lizzie Lindsay, Captain Kidd ,All for Me Grog, Star of the County Down, The Parting Glass, Rattlin Bog, Boston Harbor Shanty plus Harvest Home, Mermaid, Boys of Blue Hill, Three Jolly Coachmen, Maid of Amsterdam, Greenland Whale Fishery, Maggie May, Rolling Home, Staten , Island Horn Pipe, Soldiers Joy, Hal An Tow, Bonny Charlie, Girl I Left Behind, Fox & The Geese and Lark in the Clear Air.
Depending on the programs purpose and musical selection, The Rogues appear attired in either 18th or 19th Century clothing or a combination of the two periods, adding to the color and charm of the performance. The Rogues just don’t sing they entertain and of course always ready to pose for a picture with you.
The Rogues are carving out a unique niche in local musical entertainment. Why not make them a part of your experience?
ROGUE PERSONALS The Rogues are members of The Guild of Historic Interpreters (The Guild Music; The Hartwell Players and each has unique talents and brings individual experiences and background to the group.
JIM MURRAY - Manager and singer, he plays the guitar and mandolin, and has appeared at events as has performed at such events as Sail Boston ,Canajoharie Concert Series , Saratoga National Park, New Bedford Historic Whaling Park, Meet in Beijing ,Shanghai University China,New Years Eve Rockport MA,Pub Night Hull MA.,Boston College,Dame Folk Festival in Germany, Schooner Fame Salem MA,
Strawbery Banke Christmas Stroll, Boston to England concert series.
AL HICKS - A tenor with skills on the guitar and banjo, he began his career as a late 1960s folk music entertainer, appearing at local clubs and events.
PAUL HARTY - Playing a smart fiddle and guitar, he has founded and performed with such groups as "St. James Gate" (Irish), "Quarter Moon" (old country harmony) and "Blunt Instrument" (electric folk).
For further information regarding The Rogues or to discuss schedule availability and, remunerations, please contact Jim Murray at (508-574-3104); 314 Main Street unit 205, Wilmington, MA 01887 or Email shamless1@juno.com. Our web site is http://americaninsuranceagency.com/web7.htm Consider The Rogues for private or public appearances, for fundraisers or purely for the entertainment of your particular audience.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Save Our Heritage,Fundraiser, Historic Pierce House, Lincoln, MA, Sail Boston 2000, Bunker Hill Monument Site", Boston National Historical Park, Charlestown, MA Sarah Carter Lectures, Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Lincoln and Lexington, MA North Bridge, Hartwell Tavern, The Wayside, Visitors' Center " Minute Man National Park Association events, The Harnden Tavern,Wilmington, MA (fundraiser) , Riverfest 2002, Concord, MA , NEFFA 2003 & 2004,2005 , Boston Harbor Fest 2003, Boston Seaport Festival 2003, New Bedford National Park 2003,2004, Wilmington Arts 2003 ,Old South Meeting House 2003 ,The Old Manse", Concord, MA 2003,2004,2005 Tewksbury Methodist Church,MA. Concert 2004 " Tewkesbury England Concert Tour July 1-11 2004,2005 New Bedford Whale Musueum 2004 New Bedford National Park 2003,2004 Strawbery Banke Portsmouth NH 2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010. June tour of England & Germany 2005 Saratoga NY June 2005 Breakheart Reservation Saugus,Ma July 2005,2006,2007 Citizens Park Woburn MA July 2005 Concord Library,Concord Ma. July,2005 Plattsburgh NY September 2005 Camden Maine Tall Ships September 2005,Hull Life Saving Museum,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009, Islesboro Maine Summer festival 2006 April 29,2006 Acton Historic Society,2006,2007,Westford Museum,2007 Shanghai University China, Meet in Beijing May 1,2006,Starry Starry Night First Night Orange,MA Cape Ann,MA 2006,Rockport New Years Eve 2007,2008,2009,2010Schooner Fame,2008 and 2009,2010. Opened for Mark Russell at the AACRO Convention Boston,2007. The Rogues have performed for weddings ,Boston conventions from the Hynes to the JFK Library.
Reviews
**** Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer: N.Ellen
Hy there, I have orderd many CD's from other country's and from many choirs. But i never recieved a CD so quickly. From USA to Holland in 3 days? Fantastic! I'm gonna use the CD in my radioprogramm. Thanks guys and a lot of singing pleasure. And please take look at our website: www.oudeschildervisserskoor-texel.nl and leave a message there please? greatings from Holland, Noud Ellen Fantastic
Reviewer:Music Forte
Here is a very talented group of Musicians who are carving out a unique niche in local musical entertainment. The Rogues appear attired in either 18th or 19th Century clothing or a combination of the two periods, adding to the color and charm of the performance. Listen to “Lark in the Clear Air”
Reviewer: Ted Busiek
Dear Mr. Murray,
I'm writing regarding your band, The Jolly Rogues. I got your most recent CD, 14 Miles to Boston, and I really like what you guys are doing. My favorite tracks are Soldier's Joy / Liberty, Bonnie Charlie, Hal An Tow and The Fox. From the looks of your website you guys are a lot more popular than I realised, which is good because New England needs a cultural revival band. The Maritimes have Stan Rogers. The Brittish Isles have more than I would list, most notably Steeleye Span. Why shouldn't this area have a popular folk band?
Reviewer: Jason Brazeal
an excellent cd. With what imagination would dictate as very accurate reproductions of tavern music from the 1700's. Very good traveling music. I love it
Folkmagazin
I'm webmaster of the German folk-portal site.
and I write reviews for the German printmagazine "Folkmagazin",which goes to 2000-2500 subscribers.The review that’s in the Folkmagazin.
"The american band The Jolly Rogues are one of these bands which are probably totally unknown in Germany. That’s a pity, because the band shows on “14 Miles To Boston” much enthusiasm and filigree instrument play on irish ballads and groovy instrumentals. An album with seriousness, much fun and a successful mix of irish-american folk-tradition."
Thomas Engert
Check www.jollyrogues.com for future events INFORMATION For further information regarding The Rogues or to discuss schedule availability and, remunerations, please contact Jim Murray at (508-574-3104)
314 Main Street unit 205, Wilmington, MA 01887 or Email shamless1@juno.com. Our web site is www.jollyrogues.com or http://americaninsuranceagency.com/web7.htm Consider The Rogues for private or public appearances, for fundraisers or purely for the entertainment of your particular audience.
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