Jerry Bryant (songwriter)
Jerry Bryant | |
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Bryant performing at the Sea Music Festival in Mystic, CT in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, concertina, ukelele, banjo, rhythm bones |
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]
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
References
Notes
- ^ "Jerry Bryant official website". Archived from the original on 28 September 2008. Retrieved 23 February 2009.
- ^ Bio on website for 2007 Chicago Maritime Festival
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/rick-lee-p97440/ Rick Lee
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 [1]
- Bio on website for 2008 Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival [2] Archived 11 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- Bio on website for 2007 Chicago Maritime Festival [3]
- Bio on website for 2002 Hull, MA Summer Shanty Concert [4] Archived 18 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- You Tube Video of Jerry Bryant performing the CT Sea Music Festival song, June 2022, Essex Ct.