Community Pub Sing

Come raise your voice, share a song, and enjoy a little midwinter cheer at The Dance Hall's first-ever Community Pub Sing!

We'll spend the evening singing sea shanties, folk songs, pub songs, holiday favorites, and anything else that brings people together around a good tune. Whether you sing in the shower, around the kitchen table, or onstage, you're welcome here. No auditions, no pressure, and no experience necessary! Grammy-nominated vocalist Celia Woodsmith, formerly of Della Mae, will kick off the evening, lead some songs, and help everyone find their way through the tunes. We'll learn everything by ear, so leave your sheet music at home! These songs are meant to be shared: one person leads the verses, and everyone joins in on the choruses and repeating lines. We'll focus on tunes that are easy to learn and give everyone plenty of chances to sing together. There will be no printed music, sound system, or microphones—just people making music together. Shanty Sing Starter Song List <<< Take a listen to some example tunes here. Everyone is invited to lead a song! Bring a favorite shanty, folk song, pub song, or holiday tune that's easy for a group to sing and free of profanity. If you bring a song, you'll lead it, with Celia there to help if needed. All levels are welcome, whether you want to lead a song, join in, or simply enjoy the music. We want this to be an inclusive gathering for folks from all walks of life. Bring a dessert or sweet snack to share, and we'll pair it with a special batch of mulled wine to keep us warm and merry. This is a suggested donation evening, with all proceeds going to The Dance Hall. Your contribution helps support this special community space and keeps the music going! We're hoping this evening might become a recurring gathering, so invite your friends, pick a song, and come make a joyful noise with us!