The Motley Tones washed
ashore at the Blackbeard
Festival in Hampton, VA
in 2010 and have been
entertaining crowds ever
since. Helped by friends
and fans, they are now the
region’s most popular pirate
performing group, entertaining
adults and children alike with
their unique blend of classical
and oft-times amusing sea
shanties. They are known
throughout the mid-Atlantic region both for their highly
interactive street shows as well as their enthusiastic stage
shows. This dynamic group sings madrigals for the king by
day, pub songs for the hoi polloi by night, and love songs and
sailor songs all the day long.
Their music ranges from acapella harmonies to traditional “call
and response” tunes to duets, solo ballads and parodies of
popular tunes. All loosely tied to the “Golden Age of Piracy.”
In live performance, they incorporate pieces of period garb and
stories into their performance as well as just plain fun stuff.
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