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The Crimson Pirates

Songs of Mermaids, Spilt Beer, and Dead Cabin Boys

About Me

The Crimson Pirates started in 1996 at the New York Renaissance Faire at Sterling Forest in Tuxedo, New York. The original group performed the fight/stunt show Buccaneer's Brawl and comprised current members Robin Flanagan, Don Kilcoyne, Karen O'Hara, Dan O'Driscoll and Lionel Ruland. Besides fighting over possession of a treasure map at the 'Bucket O'Blood Inn' and flying through the air "with the greatest of ease" (on a 'slide-for-life') - our multi-talented crew of singers/musicians performed song sets for patrons throughout the faire. From that initial production at NYRF - our current crew consists of Ann Alford, Robin Flanagan, Jared Hoffert, Don Kilcoyne, Kelly Kilcoyne, Tara Dan O'Driscoll, Karen O'Hara, and Lionel Ruland. Depending on member availability and venue budget constraints - we generally perform as a group of five to eight singer/musicians. In addition to our four CDs; The Crimson Pirates, Your Day in the Barrel, Putrid and Disgusting, and That's So Sad... our group has performed 2 off-off-broadway productions: The Crimson Pirates: Dead Men Tell No Tales!... and The Crimson Pirates 2: Born to Plunder!... as well as at a cabaret, Rose's Turn, in the heart of Greenwich Village (NYC). We've also 'invaded' weddings, a bat-mitzvah, summer camps, numerous drinking establishments and countless renaissance/medieval faires and festivals!... Get this FREE MySpace layout and more at MySpaceOrYours.net

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/10/2006
Band Website: crimsonpirates.com
Band Members: Ann Alford Robin Flanagan Jared Hoffert Dan O'Driscoll Karen O'Hara Don Kilcoyne Kelly Kilcoyne Lionel Ruland with John Borecki Tara Novak
Influences: Ancient Sea Shanties, Pyrates Royale, Corsairs, Great Big Sea, Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem, Gilbert and Sullivan,
Sounds Like: Jazz Celtic Love
Type of Label: None

My Blog

We’re going to Ireland!

Well, Irelands, at least. Our CD Release Party has been relocated to Irelands 32, at 32 Orange Avenue, Suffern, NY. It's still June 28th. Music starts at around 8:30. There's a $5 cover charge to pay ...
Posted by The Crimson Pirates on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:57:00 PST

Burlap Lobsters appearing at Pirate Night!

That's right! The infamous Crimson Pirate cover band, The Burlap Lobsters, have agreed to join us for Pirate Night on May 17th at the Lodi Portugese American Club! That's at 180 Hamilton Avenue, Lodi,...
Posted by The Crimson Pirates on Wed, 14 May 2008 09:05:00 PST

Come N Be A Pirate!

That's not just a good idea, it's the title of the newest CD by The Crimson Pirates! Join us June 28thWe'll be throwing a GREAT CD Release Party at a completely unexpected, yet totally perfect locatio...
Posted by The Crimson Pirates on Tue, 06 May 2008 08:36:00 PST

SHOW TONIGHT

..> Show Time: Friday January 25, 2008 - 9:00 PM Venue: Yesterdays Address: 29 Main Street City: Warwick State: New York Country: US Zip Code: 10990 Cost: Description: You make the request...
Posted by The Crimson Pirates on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:24:00 PST

What’s New at the Crimson Pirate Page

Yo Ho CP friends, Happy New Year from the crew. We're awfully excited about many new things happening in our world and we're going to share... MySpace - we're going to be a lot more active here so kee...
Posted by The Crimson Pirates on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:00:00 PST

CPs at Clositers Faire this Sunday 9/30 - FREE

MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL AT FORT TRYON PARK DescriptionRub the rust off thy armor, iron thy chain mail and polish up on ye chivalry because the 2007 MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL AT FORT TRYON PARK will be held on SUNDA...
Posted by The Crimson Pirates on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:07:00 PST