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Below Deck: Ghost Tales and Sea Shanties for a Spooky Halloween - Annapolis, MD

  • Hammond-Harwood House Museum 19 Maryland Avenue Annapolis, MD, 21401 United States (map)

This program conjures the shadowy musical world of haunted harbors, shipwrecks, and sailor’s lore. Drawing from centuries of maritime song, the concert presents a moody mix of dramatic storytelling and spirited sea shanties—songs of longing, danger, superstition, and survival. Audiences are invited into a candlelit evening of stormy ballads and eerie melodies, where ghost ships sail and lost loves haunt the waves. Told through gripping narration and stirring historic songs, the program traces the music of sailors, dockside balladeers, and superstitious souls. From stormy laments to rollicking tavern tunes, this performance weaves an evocative spell perfect for fans of folklore, history, and the supernatural.

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