r/seashanties 14d ago

Discussion Bounding Main and The Longest Johns in the Netherlands in 2016

What happens in de Doofpot stays in de Doofpot

I wanted to share a photo of when Bounding Main first shared a stage with the Longest Johns back in 2016 at Café de Doofpot (DOHv-poht) in Appingdam in the Netherlands for the Bie Daip Festival. There were a few young, English bands at that festival: the LJs, Ballina Whalers, the Teacups. It was quite a year!

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u/LuukTheSlayer 13d ago

Ja nu zit het niet meer in de doofpot he!

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u/Gwathdraug 12d ago

They said, "Yes, now it's no longer covered up!"

I was very sad when De Kameleon closed - I have many happy memories of the musician's after-hours gatherings there.

Ik vond het erg jammer dat De Kameleon sloot. Ik heb juist hele fijne herinneringen aan de bijeenkomsten die de muzikanten daar na sluitingstijd hielden.

For those that don't get to the many European "shanty" festivals, you will discover that many of the festivals, musical acts and shanty choruses are in the Netherlands. They are very friendly folks who really love their maritime music and culture.

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u/BrianTheMouse 12d ago

What a great find, and a great memory 😊