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Sea Shanty Sing with Vienna Carroll

Saturday, April 3, 2021,  
3 pm to 5 pm,
165 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 • Map/directions

In partnership with our friends at Porch Stomp, the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club is hosting a monthly socially distanced, sea shanty sing, outside our boathouse starring Vienna Carroll. Free.

Creative synergies are vital for neighborhoods to thrive and at the Gowanus Canal, we reopen our 2021 season with songs and laughter to get our economy back on track. 

Sing-alongs occur on the first Saturday of each month at 3 pm. Bring your voice, a positive attitude, wear a mask (and bring an instrument if you’d like) to join the fun! We’ll trade off tunes, so everyone has the opportunity to lead. 

The event is outdoors at the esplanade, seating with separation provided and will be canceled if raining at 2 pm.  Refreshments and possibly donated treats from Gowanus Eats will be on hand and donations are strongly encouraged but we seek sponsors so let us know if you are interested.

Friday, June 7th, see Vienna Carroll & Keith Johnston at the American Folk Art Museum

Come out to Free Music Friday at the American Folk Art Museum.
Vienna and Keith will be performing from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

Vienna Carroll and Keith Johnston at the American Folk Art MuseumThe address is 2 Lincoln Square (66th and Broadway). 1 train to 66th St. stop. See map.

Support the proceedings with a donation-based cash wine bar. Admission is always free.

Jalopy Theatre Presents at the American Folk Art Museum: Vienna Carroll & Keith Johnston.
Vienna Carroll sings and tells the stories of Black Roots Music — the spirituals, work songs, prison blues, and sea shanties of her ancestors. This music was integral to their survival and well-being and carries their history in it. Vienna also highlights improvised elements of this music in today’s 21st-century soundscape. As is traditional, audiences are invited to join in singing. Read more.

Stories & Sea Shanties of Antebellum Black Sailors

Hear Vienna Carroll & Keith Johnston Perform Sea Shanties Sang by Black Sailors in Antebellum Times

Saturday, October 27, 2018
4 pm to 6 pm
(come early for more fun, read to bottom)
Gowanus Dredgers’ Boathouse

125-153 2nd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Nearest subways:
G to Carroll St. (three avenues walk)
R to Union Street (two avenues & three blocks walk)
2,3,4,5,B,D,Q,R to Atlantic Terminal/Barclay’s Center (three avenues & 13 blocks walk)

Come early! This event is part of the Gowanus Oktoberfest
2 – 6pm
Free local food samples
Free canoeing
Kid-friendly
Quality beer and food available for purchase