"This new show of Pete’s is a tour de force, it is honestly a revelation, and a real joy, to see a performer at the top of his already deeply impressive game.
The premise of the show is that the friendly ghost of a sailor haunts an old pub, meeting and talking with people through the centuries, the famous and infamous, observing the changing world with a smile and a quick wit, singing popular songs from times gone by.
A happy mixture of music hall, pantomime, standup comedy, rowdy back room folk clubs, with moments of utter beauty and breathtaking audacity, it is a unique experience. It’s full of laughter, singalongs, history, poetry, philosophy and life affirming fun. It’s one of the very best things I’ve ever seen.
The audience were with him from the start, and their laughing, singing, clapping and foot stamping filled the hall. It was a mesmerising performance, a non stop cavalcade of vignettes and quips. I was left in awe of Pete’s command of the huge amount of material the show contains, just one person with a guitar and a voice, keeping the carnival vibrantly alive for us all." PETE KENNY
The Ghost of A Sailor's Forthcoming Spirited Performances!!
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Friday 26th September -
Quorn Village Hall, Leicestershire, LE12 8BB
Saturday 27th September -
The George, 1 church lane, Alstonefield, Ashbourne DE6 2FX
https://wegottickets.com/af/70/event/667067 SOLD OUT
Friday 10th October -
Other Arts Space, Windsor SL4 1SE
Friday 17th October -
House Concert, Castle Douglas, Dumfries
Saturday 18th October -
Coronation Hall, Ulverston, Cumbria
www.thecoro.co.uk/event/ghost-of-a-sailor-pete-morton-in-aid-of-every-life-matters
Every Life Matters is a Cumbrian charity dedicated to suicide prevention, awareness, and support. They provide training, campaigns, and resources to help save lives and support families affected by suicide.
All proceeds from this concert go directly to their vital work.
Sunday 19th October -
Guisborough Folk Club, North Yorks.
'The Ghost of a Sailor's Talking Blues'
www.facebook.com/GuisboroughFolkMusicClub/?_rdr
Saturday 22nd November -
Bishops Castle, Shropshire
https://bishopscastletownhall.co.uk/music-entertainment/
Sunday 23rd November -
Bishops House, Sheffield
Tuesday 2nd December -
The Bell Inn, Bath BA1 5BW
Wednesday 3rd December -
Costa Festival, Alvaston Hall, Cheshire
www.costafestival.co.uk/costa-winter-festival-2025
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Friday 16th January -
Cambridge Folk Club
Wednesday 21st January -
Romford Haverfolk Club
'The Ghost of a Sailor's Talking Blues'
https://www.facebook.com/groups/romfordhaverfolkclub/
Thursday 5th February -
Railway Roots Folk Club, Portslade
www.facebook.com/groups/51995129457/?locale=en_GB
Friday 6th March -
Pickering Book tree, Pickering
Saturday 8th March -
The Queens Head, Belper
Saturday 14th March -
Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue, Queensbury, W.Yorks
www.blackdykemills.org/whatson.html
Wednesday 6th May -
The International (Musician 2) Leicester
'The Ghost of a Sailor's Talking Blues'
21st-23rd August (day tbc)
Moira Furnace Folk Festival, Leics
'The Ghost of a Sailor's Talking Blues' plus Songwriter show
www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk
Friday 4 December -
Milkmaid Folk Club, Bury St Edmunds
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