The Ancient Mariners

Guilford, CT

The Ancient Mariners was founded in 1959 by Roy Watrous, one of fife and drum's legendary composers, who recognized the possibilities of forming a musical group with a nautical theme. With the ring of the fife and drum in his ear and the haunting melodies of the chanties from the days of the square rigger, his vision of the Ancient Mariners became a reality. Their portrayal of the common sailor of 1812 brings to life a vivid display of the colonial seaman through an enthusiastic rendition of a musical good time. Built around the wood fife and the rope tension drum, the Mariners play and sing a variety of traditional music.

Contact:

Kevin Brown
122 Meadow Lark Lane
Westbrook, CT 06498

tel. 860-399-7572