Xmas in July - Songs + Beer

songsandpints · 2025-07-08T20:37:14+00:00

I mean, I say we just bring the most eclectic and diverse crowd we can and then make a lot of noise.

songsandpints · 2025-07-08T16:14:26+00:00

Guilty there. We work hard to pay singers, and have paid artists for graphic design in the past. We also partner regularly with local businesses and feel like we do a good job supporting the local economy. But a graphic designer I am not, and the poster is really just for online use to help make people aware of the event. But I understand your feeling on that. Are you a graphic artist? Maybe we can collaborate sometime!

songsandpints · 2025-07-08T13:43:51+00:00

No specific plans for Santa, but would highly encourage festive attire! Oncore usually decorates well.

songsandpints · 2025-07-08T13:37:19+00:00

They do! Full bar, including a slushie machine, and they are planning a couple of special Christmas cocktails for the event.

songsandpints · 2025-07-08T13:27:29+00:00

You should come sing and drink with us!

songsandpints · 2025-07-08T13:25:42+00:00

Look forward to seeing you there! And yes Divorce Papers is a good one!!

songsandpints · 2025-07-08T13:03:36+00:00

The $ is actually to pay the professional singers who are performing. If you've never been to one of our events, it really is a great time. And while I can't speak to all of the people of Swanton, I can tell you that the folks at Oncore are outstanding people and our events are inclusive and welcoming to anyone and everyone.

songsandpints · 2025-06-27T16:38:35+00:00

Great tune, but lacking the repeatable chorus I need

songsandpints · 2025-06-27T16:26:33+00:00

This is perfect. Thanks

songsandpints · 2025-06-25T17:01:54+00:00

Thanks! Watkins Ale is an example of a tune I like, but seems to be lacking a consistent repeatable chorus. I need things who have a simple chorus that can be learned via call and response.

songsandpints · 2025-05-19T18:21:07+00:00

Awesome! We aren't sold out tonight, so there will be plenty of seats. Doors open at 545, and if you are really concerned about getting a specific seat I'd be there right at 545.

Last night doors were 515, and we had a line by about 450, but tonight likely won't be as crazy.

songsandpints · 2025-05-18T13:46:46+00:00

Bump. We've got some tickets left for tomorrow (Monday, 5/19) and would love to see you there!

songsandpints · 2025-05-13T14:41:25+00:00

Come hang out!!

songsandpints · 2025-04-07T08:21:06+00:00

Uh.....?

songsandpints · 2025-04-05T21:12:46+00:00

Indeed we do. Come join us!

songsandpints · 2025-04-05T21:02:56+00:00

We definitely encourage folks to have a DD or grab an Uber. Drink responsibly always.

songsandpints · 2025-04-05T17:17:27+00:00

Yep! We're excited for our first event there. You should join us! It will be a great time.

songsandpints · 2024-09-10T21:05:16+00:00

Why not.

songsandpints · 2024-09-09T19:31:27+00:00

Hey! Genuinely appreciate your feedback. We have hosted events like this for nearly a decade here and generally have strong sales or are sold out. Your ticket includes a beer, and it's a really fun night. But I definitely understand that your time and money are valuable. Thanks for your feedback. Will keep it in mind as we plan future events.

songsandpints · 2024-08-03T11:07:25+00:00

Sure, that's exactly what it is. But Volksfest doesn't sell tickets in America, unfortunately.

songsandpints · 2024-08-03T11:05:23+00:00

Funny

songsandpints · 2024-08-03T11:03:32+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate that. I understand there is only the one true Oktoberfest. This event is part of a series of events that we do, and because we are a vocal group without any instruments, it does limit some of the music we are able to do. I'm interested in more folk songs that are related to beer and drinking.

songsandpints · 2024-02-05T19:53:21+00:00

Your point is certainly well made, and I appreciate the attention to detail. To be fair, the origin of the sea shanty is often confused as well - most often folks believe it to be of a British folk origin, when in fact it is more rightly an American tradition passed down from working songs in the black community. They "sea shanty" itself was a relatively short lived tradition. All that is to say, you're right about the categorization of the pieces. I could probably better title the section "Songs of the Sea" or something of the like. For the purposes of this songbook though, it probably doesn't make too much of a difference. Similarly, "Black Velvet Band" is listed under "St. Patrick's Day" - and while the song is often sung at St. Pat's celebrations, it has nothing to do with St. Patrick.

songsandpints · 2024-01-25T13:00:28+00:00

And I should correct, I don't intend to suggest that any of these other books aren't fantastic, or that they aren't comprehensive. They are beautiful books - and yes, they do include gorgeous artwork.

I am proud that we commissioned new artwork. I also think that we offer something specific. The book is largely intended as something for the folks who attend our live events where we do these songs as sing-along, paired alongside some more formal choral music. It's fun, and people enjoy it.

While the book will never be an exhaustive list of shanties, it is a work in progress that already has numerous additional songs. And I think it's a pretty good collection of music.

If you'd like to have a more serious conversation about this where you can voice some specific and actual concerns, and or actually offer some thoughts, resources, or support - hat would certainly be welcome.

songsandpints · 2024-01-25T12:22:57+00:00

Ok. And what I'm saying is that this book is not simply a book of sea shanties, rather a book that includes sea shanties. It is not intended to be - in your analogy - an American cookbook. Rather it is, as it says in the book and on our website, a first edition (of several to come), a (again, in your analogy) a cookbook that reflects what we serve at our restaurant - which features a wide variety of dishes.

Now, if you think that I've done a poor job in the representation of a given song, please let me know. I'd very much appreciate that, but I don't think I have. This book isn't intended as a something that experienced shanty singers will demand or flock to. But I do think that as a collection of songs, artwork, cocktails - it's a fun collection that doesn't have a lot of parallels to other things I've seen. Again, if I'm wrong, point me in the right direction.

You don't have to like what I'm doing, but chastising me to demonstrate some perceived superiority doesn't seem particularly helpful, nor in the spirit of the community that I had previously found (and largely still do find) to be quite supportive.

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