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SHOWS & EVENTS

April 29, 2023

JEWELRY CITY STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL

Attleboro, MA

Join us for a day of steam-powered wonder as we make our debut at the Jewelry City Steampunk Festival! There will be dozens of vendors, performers, and demonstrations to get the gears turning! All ages are welcome!

April 21, 2023

SHANK PAINTERS @ HI-FIDELITY BREWING

Portland, ME

Join us as we return from the recording studio to our monthly residency at Hi-Fidelity Brewing Co. from 6-8 PM! No cover and great brews, all ages!

March 31, 2023

SHANK PAINTERS @ THE AXE PIT

South Portland, ME

Book a lane to practice your axe throwing to the salacious sounds of sea shanties! We'll be playing 7-9!

March 24, 2023

SHANK PAINTERS @ HI-FIDELITY BREWING

Portland, ME

Join us as we return from the recording studio to our monthly residency at Hi-Fidelity Brewing Co. from 6-8 PM! No cover and great brews, all ages!

March 15, 2023

SHANK PAINTERS @ MAINE CRAFT DISTILLING

Portland, ME

Come join us 7-9 PM at Maine Craft Distilling for a rollicking good time, great cocktails, and tasty pub-fare food! NO COVER!

March 11, 2023

SHANK PAINTERS @ BLUE

Portland, ME

Shiver me timbers, are you ready for some sea shanties and rollicking good pirate tunes? Join Shank Painters at their first show at Blue since the pandemic as they take the stage once more from 8-9:30 PM for a fun and boisterous Saturday night! NO COVER!

February 11, 2023

SHANK PAINTERS @ MAINE CRAFT DISTILLING

Portland, ME

TBA

January 27, 2023

SHANK PAINTERS @ HI-FIDELITY BREWING 

Portland, ME

TBA

January 21, 2023

SHANK PAINTERS @ MAINE CRAFT DISTILLING

Portland, ME

TBA

January 19, 2023

S'MORES NIGHT @ CONGRESS SQUARE PARK

Portland, ME

TBA

December 23, 2022

SHANK PAINTERS @ HI-FIDELITY BREWING

Portland, ME

TBA

December 10, 2022

SHANK PAINTERS @ MAINE CRAFT DISTILLING

Portland, ME

TBA

December 2, 2022

THE DEATH OF FUN @ THE CAVERN

Portland, ME

Join us downstairs at 77 Free St for a wild lineup, featuring us alongside Pus Chunk, Strictly HipHop, and more! Deathcore, grindcore, and darkwave, oh my! $10 cover, 21+, doors open at 7 PM, music starts at 7:30.

November 28, 2022

SHANK PAINTERS @ HI-FIDELITY BREWING

Portland, ME

Join us at our monthly residency at Hi-Fidelity Brewing in Portland for a night of sea shanties and craft beer! No cover! Music is 6-8!

November 16, 2022

PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL EVENT

Yarmouth, ME

We're heading to Yarmouth Elementary School to teach our young pirates about how sea shanties were used aboard ships! If you're interested in having us speak/perform at your school, contact us!

October 31, 2022

HALLOWEEN SHOW @ PORTLAND LOBSTER COMPANY

Portland, ME

TBA

October 24, 2022

HI-FIDELITY BREWING CO

Portland, ME

TBA

October 22, 2022

SHANK PAINTERS @ THE AXE PIT

South Portland, ME

JOIN US: This Saturday, October 22nd, from 7-9PM The Axe Pit have live music featuring The Shank Painters Pirate Band!! There's no ticket cost, just head over to the Axe Pit website and book a lane!

October 21, 2022

ALL HALLOWS' RIOT

Portland, ME

Four different costume-themed bands will take the stage at Geno's Rock Club to celebrate the Halloween season! Costumes encouraged!
Can't decide between dressing up as a pirate, a cowboy, a witch, or a punk rocker for Halloween? Enjoy all of the above with FOUR THEMED BANDS at Geno's! Costumes are encouraged, and there will be a costume contest with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes from the bands for the crowd favorites!
Doors open at 7, music starts at 8. Tickets are $10 in advance, or $13 at the door. 21+ only, cash only.

October 1, 2022

AXETRAVAGANZA

South Portland, ME

Come celebrate all things axe-throwing at AXE-TRAVAGANZA! There will be vendors of various weaponry, food vendors, and even mead! We'll be playing a set in the middle of the day, so come listen to some sea shanties to pump you up for some axe-throwing!

September 25-26,
2022

CT RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Lebanon, CT

Join us as we return to the Connecticut Renaissance Faire for another year of mirth and merriment! We'll be playing multiple sets at the Tavern Stage--come have a cold pint of mead and sing some shanties with us!

September 19, 2022

TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY @ HI-FIDELITY BREWING CO

Portland, ME

YARRR! 'TIS INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY! Come join us at our residency at Hi-Fidelity Brewing Company and celebrate this momentous of days! No cover! Music is 6-8.

September 17, 2022

CONGRESS SQUARE PARK

Portland, ME

It's the weekend before International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and we want to celebrate with you! Join us at 1 PM in Congress Square Park for family-friendly fun and sea shanties! The show is FREE, and will feature a variety of food vendors like The Frying Dutchman.

September 10-11, 
2022

SPARTA RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Sparta, NJ

Huzzah, time for a Faire! Join us at our first EVER show outside of New England at the Sparta Renaissance Faire! We'll be playing multiple sets throughout the day in the realm of Sparta, with other incredible acts such as Karnevil!

September 9, 2022

SQUASHED WAREHOUSE

Windsor, ME

Join us at this DIY Folk Punk venue alongside Out of System Transfer, Troll 2, Arson is Art, and Pine Tree Riot. Cover is $5-10. All ages sober space. Music starts at 6:30.

August 22, 2022

HI-FIDELITY

Portland, ME

Come join us at Hi-Fidelity Brewing for the second installment of our residency series! There's NO COVER and all ages are welcome! Music is 6-8.

August 20, 2022

PIRATES AND PUNKS ON THE PATIO

Portland, ME

Join us at Munjoy Hill Tavern on the back patio for a night of Pirates and Punks, featuring us and our friends Gwynne & the Tonics and Capisic! Music starts at 7:30, no cover, 21+ only.

August 5, 2022

SHANK PAINTERS @ LOBSTERFEST

Rockland, ME

We'll be playing music with our piratical cohorts Pirates of the Dark Rose at their tent for the Maine Lobster Festival on the Friday of the festival, from 12 PM to 4 PM. FREE event!

July 25, 2022

*NEW* RESIDENCY @ HI-FIDELITY BREWING!

Portland, ME

Where there's good craft beer, there's sure to be PIRATES! We're so grateful to begin our new residency at Hi-Fidelity Brewing in Portland every 4th Monday of the month. All ages are welcome, we play from 6 PM to 8 PM.

July 23-24, 30-31

MAINE RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Acton, ME

We're absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Maine Renaissance Faire for another season! It's truly a one-of-a-kind experience in our home state of Maine. We'll be there for both weekends, and play 3 half-hour sets each day on the *NEW* Pirate Stage! Please check schedule for show times and ticket information.

June 15, 2022

SHANK PAINTERS @ SOUTH BERWICK LIBRARY

South Berwick, ME

Join us as we kick of the exciting summer reading program at the South Berwick Library! This year's theme is "On Oceans of Adventure!" We'll be playing from 2-3 PM in front of the library, and little ones can pick up their treasure map for their summer reading adventures!

May 21-22, 2022

NEW HAMPSHIRE RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Fremont, NH

We'll be back at the second weekend of the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire for the first time since the pandemic! We're looking forward to seeing both new and familiar faces as we kick off the 2022 Renaissance Faire season!

March 19th, 2022

PIRATES OF GENO'S: QUEST FOR THE GOLDEN BOOTY

Portland, ME

Grab your swashbucklin' garb and head on down to Geno's to join us in the quest for Golden Booty! Featuring a night of burlesque accompanied by live music by us, it's sure to be a night you won't want to miss!

21+, cash only

December 20th, 2022

SHANK PAINTERS @ FLASK

Portland, ME

We continue our residency at Flask with a night of filthy sea shanties and piratical times! We'll be debuting our BRAND NEW HOLIDAY SINGLE, "Scrimshaw for Christmas," don't miss it! 21+, $5 cover, 7-9 PM

November 15th, 2021

SHANK PAINTERS @ FLASK

Portland, ME

We continue our residency at Flask with a night of filthy sea shanties and piratical times! 21+, $5 cover, 8 PM

October 29, 2021

SHANK PAINTERS @ THE AXE PIT

South Portland, ME

Party like a pirate of yore with some beer, throwing axes, and live tavern music! We'll be bringing some live tunes from 6 to 9 PM THIS FRIDAY October 29th at The Axe Pit in South Portland!

AXE THROWING RESERVATION REQUIRED TO ENSURE ENTRY!

October 16, 2021

OKTOBERFEST AT MUNJOY HILL TAVERN

Portland, ME

We'll be one of three bands playing for Munjoy Hill Tavern's Oktoberfest along with local bands Gwynne & the Tonics and Bad Combo. All ages, no cover! We're on at 8 PM - 9 PM. 

September 18-19 & October 9-11, 2021

CONNECTICUT RENAISSANCE FAIRE 

Lebanon, CT

We'll be at two weekends of the Connecticut Renaissance Faire throughout their seven-weekend run! We'll be playing 3-4 sets throughout each day. Check out the schedule HERE to see when and where we'll be playing!

August 4, 2021

OPERA HOUSE ARTS

Stonington, ME

Join us in Stonington on Maine's famous Deer Isle as we play at Opera House Arts! All ages are welcome, COVID-19 limited seating. Tickets are $5.

July 17-18 & 24-25, 2021

MAINE RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Acton, ME

Come see us in Acton, Maine for the two weekend Maine Renaissance Faire! We'll be there all weekend, for both weekends, playing three sets every day to keep the good times rolling. Check out the schedule here!

June 29, 2021

BOOTHBAY HARBOR WINDJAMMER DAYS

Boothbay Harbor, ME

We'll be serving up the sea shanties with our friends Pirates of the Dark Rose for the annual Windjammer Days Festival in Boothbay Harbor! Come find us!

May 21, 2021

SHANK PAINTERS @ THE CAMDEN OPERA HOUSE

Camden, ME & Online

Tickets for our socially-distanced, limiting seating event at the Camden Opera House on May 21st are on sale NOW! If you're too far away or not fully vaccinated, no worries, because the show will also be LIVESTREAMED for FREE on Facebook! Whether in person or virtually, we would love to have you join us! 

Aug 06, 2020

A PIRATE'S LIVE FOR ME!

Online

Please join us for our first ever professional livestream event! From 6 PM - 8 PM EST, we'll be bringing you all your favorites that you've missed this summer! We really miss playing for you during these uncertain times, so we're making this a free, all-ages event, though donations are always welcome and appreciated. 

May 15, 2020

BALLOTS, BALLADS, & BREWS

Online

We're very excited about this in-quarantine digital collaboration between NextGen America and some of Portland's fantastic local breweries! While they provide the Ballots and Brews, we'll supply a 20 minute set of Ballads. 

Apr 20, 2020

PIRATES INVADE FLASK W/ THE BUMBLING WOOHAS

Portland, ME

CANCELLED due to COVID-19

Apr 03, 2020

SHANK PAINTERS, CLAPPING IN IRONS, THE KING'S BUSKETEERS @ THE APOHADION

Portland, ME

 

 

CANCELLED due to COVID-19

Mar 16, 2020

PIRATES INVADE FLASK W/ THE BUMBLING WOOHAS

Portland, ME

CANCELLED due to COVID-19

Mar 06, 2020

SALTY! A NAUGHTYCAL BURLESQUE

Portland, ME

Please join us for a new and very exciting collaboration at Empire in Portland! We'll be playing live music at a nautical-themed burlesque show! $10 cover, 21+ only, no photography. Doors at 9.

Feb 29, 2020

PIRATES' SALTY BALL X

Manchester, CT

Join us in Manchester, CT as we participate in the annual charity event, The Pirates' Salty Ball X! This year we're raising money for both the Testicular Cancer Society as well as Love146, a local organization that works to end child trafficking. Last year, the Salty Ball raised over $2,000 for these charities, and this year, we're hoping to raise even more! So come have some fun while doing some good! 

Feb 17, 2020

PIRATES INVADE FLASK

Portland, ME

Join us for TWO SETS of sea shanties! That's right-- it's just us for some pure, ridiculous sea shanties. $5 suggested donation, 21+, music starts at 8!

Jan 20, 2020

PIRATES INVADE FLASK

Portland, ME

Join us and Clapping in Irons at Flask for our monthly night of debauchery, sea shanties, and drinking songs! 21+, $5 suggested donation. Music starts at 8

Jan 16, 2020

THE DIY BASEMENT ART COLLECTIVE

Brunswick, ME

We're so excited to be a part of the lineup for the first DIY Basement Art Collective of 2020! The lineup is Sama, Mara Nagra, Shank Painters, and Clapping in Irons. The show is all ages, doors at 6PM, and a $5-10 suggested donation cover.

Jan 11, 2020

PIRATE INVASION OF THE APOHADION THEATER

Portland, ME

The year is 2020... three pirate bands from across New England have joined forces to siege Portland's very own Apohadion Theater! Join Shank Painters, Clapping in Irons, and The King's Busketeers as we take over The Apohadion with a night of sea shanties, drinking songs, and original music for scalliwags, rogues, and other ne'er-do-wells.

Doors open at 8, music & mayhem starts at 8:30. $10 cover

Dec 16, 2019

PIRATES INVADE FLASK

Portland, ME

Join us at Flask Lounge every third Monday of the month from 8-11 PM for a night of piratical music from Shank Painters and the pirate-punk band Clapping in Irons! 21+, $5 suggested donation.

Dec 06, 2019

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK @ MAP STORE

Portland, ME

Everybody knows pirates love maps... and what better place to find them than Portland's finest map and frame store? We'll be at Mainely Frames at 541 Congress St in Portland starting at 6PM to play some sea shanties for other map enthusiasts... stop on by!

Nov 18, 2019

PIRATES INVADE FLASK

Portland, ME

Join us in our monthly invasion of Flask Lounge with pirate-punk band, Clapping in Irons! 21+, $5 cover

Oct 21, 2019

FLASK LOUNGE -- EP RELEASE!

Portland, ME

For the month of Halloween, we're debuting our NEW sea-mythology themed EP, "The Kraken Sleepeth," and breaking out all of our scariest pirate ghost stories! Don't worry-- we'll still play all those bawdy songs you love, too. Our pirate-punk friends Clapping in Irons will be opening for us at 9! 21+, $5 cover.

Oct 05, 2019

MACHEN BACHEN STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL

Kingston, NH

We're bringing sea shanties to the Machen Bachen Steampunk Festival! Click the link to get your tickets for this all-ages event!

Sep 21, 2019

KRAKEN STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL

Springfield, VT

Who better to have play at Kraken-themed steampunk festival than a bunch of sea shantying pirates? We're playing on Saturday at the Kraken Steampunk Festival in Springfield, VT, schedule TBA!

Sep 08, 2019

PRIVATE EVENT

ME

Yes, we do those!

Sep 06, 2019

EASTPORT PIRATE FESTIVAL

Eastport, ME

Join us as we take the stage on Friday night at one of the country's longest running Pirate Festivals! We'll be playing from 5-6:30 and 7-8:15 on the stage!

Aug 31, 2019

CAMDEN WINDJAMMER FESTIVAL

Camden, ME

We'll be at the Camden Windjammer Festival to play sea shanties to make your tall ship experience as authentic as can be! 

Aug 19, 2019

PIRATE NIGHT AT FLASK

Portland, ME

We'll be reappearing at Flask Lounge with Clapping in Irons for a night of bawdy sea shanties! 21+, no cover!

Aug 10, 2019

HOLLIS PIRATE FESTIVAL

Hollis, ME

Argh! Join us for some shanties as we play at the annual Hollis Pirate Festival from 3:00-5:30! There will be REAL PIRATES doing live weapons and cannon demonstrations, as well as various vendors and performers!

Aug 04, 2019

SALEM MARITIME FESTIVAL

Salem, MA

We're playing 2-4 PM for the Salem Maritime Festival! Come join us! 

Aug 01, 2019

MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL

Rockland, ME

We'll be joining The Pirates of the Dark Rose to add some sea shanties to the festivities!

Jul 29, 2019

SHANK PAINTERS w/ CLAPPING IN IRONS @ FLASK

Portland, ME

We're coming back to Flask Lounge with our pirate friends Clapping in Irons for another night of hilarious and inappropriate sea shanties! 21+ only, no cover!

Jul 27, 2019

MAINE RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Acton, ME

We'll be at the Maine Renaissance Faire the weekend of July 27th and 28th! Stages and times TBA

Jul 20, 2019

RHODE ISLAND RENAISSANCE FAIRE

North Scituate, RI

We'll be performing at the Rhode Island Renaissance Faire the weekend of July 20th and 21st! Stages and times TBA.

Jul 12, 2019

FORT KNOX PIRATE PARLAY

Prospect, ME

Please join us July 12-14th for the Annual Fort Knox Pirate Parlay! It's a weekend-long immersive history experience to learn about the fort itself and the way people in that time period lived. We'll be providing some period-accurate music throughout the weekend!

Jun 30, 2019

PRIVATE EVENT

ME

We do weddings, birthdays, and other private events! Don't you wish it was you who had their own date on our website? It very well could be if you contact us for your next event!

Jun 29, 2019

MAINE CRAFT DISTILLING

Portland, ME

We'll be playing at Maine Craft Distilling from 3-5 PM! Come join us for a refreshing Saturday afternoon drink! All ages, no cover!

Jun 15, 2019

PORTLAND PRIDE!

Portland, ME

We're very excited to be one of the performers at Portland's Pride Festival this year! The Festival will be in Deering Oaks Park directly after the Pride parade. Performer lineup TBD!

May 20, 2019

SHANK PAINTERS @ FLASK w/ CLAPPING IN IRONS

Portland, ME

We're teaming up with Maine's OTHER pirate band, Clapping in Irons, for a night of DOUBLE the pirate music! The night opens with a new local band, IDD, followed by Clapping in Irons, and we're headlining. The music starts at 9. 21+, no cover.

May 19, 2019

NEW HAMPSHIRE RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Fremont, NH

We'll be doing wandering performances at the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire! Come join us!

May 18, 2019

BLOODTHIRSTY'S TAVERN

Rockport, ME

We'll be the entertainment for Bloodthirsty's Tavern, the annual potluck event by Pirates of the Dark Rose to celebrate the beginning of their performance season! The event is open to the public, but full pirate attire is mandatory! Message us for the address since we can't have the navy find the meeting place of this pirate gathering. 

May 12, 2019

SHANK PAINTERS, SUPERORDERS & BOAT DARES @ SUN TIKI STUDIOS

Portland, ME

We're opening for our fellow accordion band, Boat Dares, at Sun Tiki Studios in Portland to celebrate the release of their new EP! Come join us! All ages, show starts at 8, $7 cover.

May 11, 2019

SHANK PAINTERS @ WATCH CITY STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL

Waltham, MA

 

We're delighted to be part of the annual Watch City Steampunk Festival again! It's a free, all ages festival in the Waltham Common featuring events, vendors, and performances. We'll be playing three different sets: 12-12:45 Busking Spot, 1:30-2:15 Bison County, and 3:30-4:15 at the Carter Street Stage.

May 03, 2019

SHANK PAINTERS @ MECHANICS' HALL "VARIOUS!"

Portland, ME

We're honored to be a part of Mechanics' Hall inaugural First Friday Art Walk variety show showcase, "Various!" All ages, $10 suggested donation, show starts at 6. 

Apr 13, 2019

SHANK PAINTERS w/ BOAT DARES & ADAM MATLOCK

New Haven, CT

 

We're playing at Neverending Books in New Haven, CT with Boat Dares and Adam Matlock. Show starts at 7, $5-10 donation, all ages. 810 State St, New Haven.

Mar 02, 2019

PYRATE'S 9TH ANNUAL SALTY BALL

Manchester, CT

Join us and other pirate bands for a charity pirate bash! All proceeds are going to the Testicular Cancer Society as well as a local organization in CT who fights child trafficking. 21+, $20+ donation required to enter. 

Feb 25, 2019

SHANTY SINGALONG @ NOVARE RES

Portland, ME

We'll be joining a few other shanty-enthusiasts in sharing a night of singing and music at Novare Res. We didn't organize the event, we're just tagging along... no cover, 21+.

Feb 20, 2019

A PIRATE'S NIGHT FOR ME!

Cambridge, MA

Join Shank Painters at The Middle East Corner in Cambridge, MA for a pirate-themed night! Festivities will kick off with the New England pirate variety troupe, King Serpent Variety Troupe, at 10 PM, and we'll be on at 11 to 2!

Dec 12, 2018

PIRATICAL ANTI-CHRISTMAS MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA

Portland, ME

Are you sick of all the Christmas music? Come escape it with us at Blue with some sea shanties about plundering, pillaging, and drinking. No cover, $10 suggested donation

Nov 14, 2018

SHANK PAINTERS @ BLUE

Portland, ME

Join us for happy hour at Blue for some sea shanties! No cover, $10 suggested donation

Oct 17, 2018

SHANK PAINTERS @ BLUE

Portland, ME

Shank Painters are back at Blue for happy hour! We'll be breaking out our very spookiest sea shanties in our set to celebrate the Halloween season! Music is 5 - 6:30. No cover, $10 suggested donation.

Sep 12, 2018

SHANK PAINTERS @ BLUE

Portland, ME

Join us at Blue for happy hour and some sea shanties! Feel free to sing along! 5 PM - 6:30 PM, no cover, $10 suggested donation

Aug 11, 2018

HOLLIS PIRATE FESTIVAL!

Hollis, ME

Join us as we play TWO SETS of swashbucklin' sea shanties at the Hollis Pirate Festival! The day will be filled with activities for all ages, vendors, weapons demos, tasty food, raffles, music, fire performers, a wrestling show, fireworks, and most importantly... PIRATES!! 

Jul 29, 2018

SHANK PAINTERS @ BLUE

Portland, ME

Make the most out of Blue's happy hour from 5:00 - 6:30 with some sea shanties and rollicking tavern songs! No cover, $10 suggested donation

Jul 21, 2018

RIVER BANK SUMMER SERIES

Westbrook, ME

Join yer fellow Shank Painters at Westbrook's Riverbank Park from 1-1:45 for some sea shanties in addition to the wide variety of activities and food for all ages! There's no entry fee, but we hope you'll be willing to part with some of yer treasure to raise booty for charity!

Jul 13, 2018

FORT KNOX PIRATE PARLAY!

Prospect, ME

It's the most wonderful (and piratical) time of the year! Join us as we invade Fort Knox in Prospect, ME alongside the Pirates of the Dark Rose for three fantastical days!! Beginning on Friday, July 13th, to Sunday July 15th, the weekend will be filled with sword fighting, cannon demonstrations, kids activities, pirate cruises on a REAL pirate ship, and swashbuckling sea shanties! Costumes are encouraged! "Sea" you there, yo ho ho!

Jun 13, 2018

SHANK PAINTERS @ BLUE

Portland, ME

We're thrilled to announce we're making a second appearance at Blue on Wednesday, June 13th! Come join us from 5 to 6:30 and make the most out of Blue's happy hour with a hearty glass o' grog and shanty singing!

Jun 10, 2018

PIRATE PUB CRAWL

Portland, ME

Join yer fellow Shank Painters as they combine piratical forces with the Bucklers of Swash for yet another debauchery-filled pub crawl! We will be providing musical entertainment throughout the evening as we saunter pub to pub, starting at 4 PM at $3 Dewey's. 21+.

May 19, 2018

BLOODTHIRSTY'S TAVERN

Rockport, ME

Join Shank Painters as they join their piratical comrades, Pirates of the Dark Rose, to celebrate the beginning of their 2018 season at Bloodthirsty's Tavern! 21+, please bring a dish to share, contact us for address!

May 16, 2018

CD RELEASE PARTY @ BLUE

Portland, ME

We've been working hard on a new CD and we want to share it with you! Join your favorite pirate band at Blue to celebrate the release of our new self-titled album and get yourself a copy!

May 12, 2018

WATCH CITY STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL

Waltham, ME

Join yer fellow Shank Painters in Waltham, MA for some sea shanties as they perform in part of a steampunk-filled day, packed with many musical performers, fascinating displays, and unique vendors!

Apr 03, 2018

CELEBRATION OF THE ADMIRAL VULPES ARGENTUM

Bridgton, ME

Break out yer finest pirate gear and join yer fellow Shank Painters at the Depot Street Tap House in Bridgton for a night of sea shanties in honor of our musical comrade, the Admiral Vulpes Argentum.

Feb 24, 2018

THE PIRATES 8TH SALTY BALL

Hartford, CT

The Shank Painters will be at the 8th Annual Pirates Salty Ball in Hartford, CT on Saturday, February 24th to play some rollicking sea shanties between acts! Let loose yer inner buccaneer and join us for a good cause! 8 PM - 12 AM. $20 donation, 21+. 

Feb 17, 2018

STEMPUNK: A STEAMPUNK FLOWER SHOW

Boylston, MA

The Shank Painters will be doing some wandering performances as a part of the Tower Botanical Gardens steampunk-themed flower show!

Feb 14, 2018

ACOUSTIC NIGHT @ FLASK

Portland, ME

Join the Shank Painters as part of Flask's February Acoustic Night! No cover, 21+, music starts at 9.

Jan 21, 2018

WOMEN'S MARCH ANNIVERSARY

Portland, ME

What do pirates value even more than gold? Freedom. Not just freedom for some, but freedom for all sexes, races, genders, and sexualities. Join the fearsome pirate women of the Shank Painters for some songs about women who rebelled against society during the Golden Age of Piracy to preserve their spirit of defiance to the present day.

Dec 15, 2017

PIRATE PUB CRAWL

Portland, ME

Join Lady Wenchly and Captain No-Beard of the Shank Painters as they are the wandering minstrels who join piratical forces with their affiliates, the Bucklers of Swash and Co., to celebrate the birthday of the dreaded Maine pirate, Captain Pencillious. Starts at 6:00 at $3 Dewey's, 21+

Dec 13, 2017

ACOUSTIC NIGHT @ FLASK

Portland, ME

Captain No-Beard and Lady Wenchly of yer beloved Shank Painters will be performing sea shanties for part of Acoustic Night at Flask, located on Spring Street in Portland, ME. Starts at 9 PM, no cover, 21+

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