Jerry Bryant (songwriter)

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]

Jerry Bryant
Bryant performing at the Sea Music Festival in Mystic, CT in 2009
Background information
GenresFolk music
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals

Instruments:

  • Guitar
  • Concertina
  • Ukulele
  • Bones
  • Banjo

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
  • Salty Dick's Uncensored Sailor Songs, traditional bawdy songs (recorded under pseudonym "Salty Dick")

References

Notes

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
  • Bio on website for 2008 Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival
  • Bio on website for 2007 Chicago Maritime Festival
  • Bio on website for 2002 Hull, MA Summer Shanty Concert
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