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This site is for information about pub sings and chantey sings within hailing distance of Boston. Such sessions typically emphasize traditional songs with choruses everyone can join in on, and they're generally free.
Regular Sessions
The Armory Pub Sing -- 2nd Thursdays, 7-10pm, in Somerville, MA.
Growing Center outdoor pub sing -- 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Somerville, MA. Winter hours: 6-8pm; Summer hours: 7-9pm.
Providence Pub Sings -- 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7-10pm, at the Flatbread Company in Providence, RI.
The Port Sessions -- 4th Wednesdays, 7:30-10:30pm, at the Port Tavern in Newburyport, MA. Shanties etc. with the Portermen.
Useful resources
The BostonSongSessions mailing list -- This is a mailing list for announcements and low-bandwidth discussion.
Greater Boston Traditional Song -- This is our Facebook group, covering more or less the same things as the BostonSongSessions calendar and mailing list.
NorthEast Chantey Sings mailiing list and calendar -- "Event announcements of chanteys and sea music from Philadelphia to Newfoundland... from the Eastern seaboard to the Erie Canal." Yahoo! Group membership required to view full calendar.
The Folk Song Society of Greater Boston -- A non-profit organization whose activities include monthly and weekly sings. Details available through their website and newsletter.
Sings around New England -- New England Folk Network's somewhat broader list of sings and such.