Tel: 01865 891162
Email: info@shortdragroger.co.uk
Short Drag Roger were formed in 2003 by an over enthusiastic set of land-lubbers who had a passion for the ancient days of sail. Having come from an eclectic background, from choristers, opera singers and dedicated folkies, we have created one of the most passionate shanty crews in the U.K.
Having developed a large repertoire over the years and having said
goodbye to few a few shipmates and pressganged others, our current line up
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Paul
"Short
Drag"
Rogers
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A long
time ago in a town far - far away, a young lad listened to shanty, finally
having been pressganged the force led him to "the shanty" where he became
a true disciple. Occasionally heard in the singing lead, but mainly just
running the motley crew.
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Mark
"Folky"
Palethorpe
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Geoff
"The Dancing Master"
Woods-
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Peter ?The Deep? Hunt - Brought up in the foreign shores of Scotland Peter learnt his trade by singing fancy stuff in Cathedrals and Opera Halls. With a voice registering 8.2 on the richter scale, The Deep can be heard leading choirs and choral societies across Oxfordshire. When he leads, others follow |
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Steve
"The
Choirboy"
Froggatt |