ESCAPE THE ORDINARY - IF ONLY FOR A WEEKEND . . . The Tybee Island Pirate Fest began in 2005 with a small handful of individuals that were looking for a unique event to help boost visitation to the island in the off-season months. The first year was even more successful than the organizers, a non-profit called TybeeFest, even imagined it could be. With the support of many dedicated volunteers, The City of Tybee Island and its elected officials, the Tybee Island Tourism Council, and local businesses the event has grown in popularity each year. This years event is expected to be the biggest yet! Thanks to the level of sponsorships received and some island renovations visitors to this years Pirate Fest will notice lots of changes. The festival will be headlined by Southern Rock legends and there will be even more activities for the family. The festival grounds will encompass the entirety of the newly renovated South Beach Parking Lot by the Tybee Pier from Tybrisa Street to 18th Street. Of course another addition to this years event it this publication. We hope that you find it useful and support the many Tybee businesses found inside. Have Fun! 2008 Pirate Fest Committee Chairs: Paul DeVivo Pirate Fest Co-Chair: Ross Howard Owner / Publisher Pirate Fest Co-Chair, Staging: Richard Adams DeVivo Marketing Beer Sales: Rob McLellan Children’s Activities: Lisa McKenzie Coke Sales: Amanda Jandura Costume Contest: Wanda Kendrick Decorations: Charissa Murray Entertainment: Randy “Hatman” Smith Scavenger Hunt: Amy Gaster Special Projects: Stan Hedgecorth Marketing: Paula DeVivo Merchandise: Annette Jandura Parade: Katrina Murray Sponsorships: Paul DeVivo Treasurer: Janet Schaaf Vendors: Deb Zackarchuk Volunteers: Kim Gapac THIEVES MARKET About TybeeFest TybeeFest is an all volunteer non-profit organization that was created to pro- vide entertainment, events, and festivals on Tybee Island for the enjoyment of Tybee residents and visitors alike. All proceeds from Pirate Fest and the organizations other events are used to fund future TybeeFest events.

2008 TybeeFest Board of Directors: Buccaneers Bulletin Ross Howard - President A DeVivo Marketing Publication Paul DeVivo - Past President P.O. Box 2833 Tybee Island, GA 31328 Janet Schaaf - Treasurer (912) 786-5653 D. Tsoulos - Secretary Fax 786-5653 Richard Adams www.buccanersbulletin.com Paula DeVivo email: [email protected] Stan Hedgecorth Publishers: Paul & Paula DeVivo Annette Jandura Design and Writing: Katrina Murray Steve Kellam Advertising Design: Paula DeVivo Charissa Murray Advertising Sales: Charissa Murray All ads contained within the publication are Greg Stoeffler the sole responsibility of the advertiser. This Deb Zackarchuk publication © 2008 - DeVivo Marketing, LLC. Official Schedule of Events October 4 October 10 October 11 Pyrate Plunder Party Pirate Fest Pirate Fest Come shiver your timbers with other island Bring your family and your friends, dressed up Be a Pirate for the day and join in as they pirates. Drink specials & live music from Jason of course, to the official kickoff of the 4th celebrate their victorious invasion of Tybee. Courtney. Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest. WHEN: Sat., Oct. 11, 10am-11pm WHEN: Sat., Oct. 4, 9pm WHEN: Fri., Oct. 10, 6pm-11pm WHAT: Thieves Market: Pirate treasure, Arts WHERE: Café Loco, 1 Old Hwy 80, Lazaretto WHAT: Pirate Invasion: Come watch as the & Crafts, Grog and Grub are all there for just a Creek Pirates take the key to the city by force! 6:00- few doubloons. 10am-11pm COST: Free admission 6:15(ish)pm Little Matey’s Cove: 10am-2pm INFO: (912) 786-7810 Thieves Market: Pirate treasure, Arts & Crafts, Pet Costume Contest: 11am, Kids Stage, Grog and Grub are all there for just a few Entry Fee $5. Registration 10-11am. October 9 doubloons. 6pm-11pm Kid Costume Contest: 1pm, Kids Stage, No Buccaneer Ball Scavenger Hunt: Cash prize of $200 and a Fee. Registration 10am-12pm. Pre-judging 12pm. Dress in your finest Pirate attire and head to trophy to the winning team. Team size limit: Adult Costume Contest: 4:45pm, Entry Fee The Crab Shack for this 1st Annual addition to 4 person max. Contest limited to the first 50 $5. Registration 10am-2pm. Pre-judging 4pm. the festivities. Witness the coronation of the teams that register. Hunt is from 7-8pm Music: 300 Miles Band 11:30am-1pm (Kids King and Queen of Pirate Fest (7:30pm), enjoy Registration: TybeeFest Booth in the Thieves Stage), Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe 3-5pm, a bountiful feast, live music by Savannah Steve, Market, 6-6:45pm. Entry fee. The 8-Tracks 5-7pm, The Bryan Clees Band and a contest for best Pirate & Wench. A chance Children’s Activities: Little Matey’s Cove 7-9pm, The Marshall Tucker Band 9-11pm. to win treasure for all who attend. Tickets are 6-8pm WHERE: South Beach Parking Lot limited. Music: The Train Wrecks 6-7:30pm, COST: Free admission, Contest Entry Fees Apply WHEN: Thu., Oct. 9, 6pm-10pm Liquid Ginger 7:30-9pm, and Dikki Du & INFO: [email protected] or 786-5393 WHERE: The Crab Shack, 40 Estill Hammock Rd. The Zydeco Krewe 9-11pm. COST: $20 in advance, $25 at door. Tickets WHERE: South Beach Parking Lot, Tybrisa St. Pirate’s Victory Parade available at Tybee Market IGA and online at to 18th St. The Memorial Park area & from 14th to Tybrisa www.tybeepiratefest.com. COST: Free admission, Scavenger Hunt Entry St. are usually the more populated spots to watch INFO: [email protected] or 786-5393 Fee $5 per person the parade. This is a must see for families! INFO: [email protected] or 786-5393 WHEN: Sat., Oct. 11, 3pm WHERE: Begins at Hwy 80 at 2nd Ave. down Available Now! Butler Ave. to Tybrisa St. The Official 2008 Tybee Island The 2008 Tybee Island Pirate Fest King & Queen Pirate Fest T-shirts will be officially crowned at the Buccaneer Ball on Thursday, October 9 at 7:30pm at The Crab Shack. This years honorees are Jimmy Price as Pirate King and Natalie Gordon as the Pirate Queen. Each year the board of directors of TybeeFest, which produces Pirate Fest, choose two individuals from the local community to bestow the honor on who embody community involvement and the fun spirit of the festival. Jimmy Price is well known on Tybee as the local Chief of Police. So be warned he definitely Kids, Ladies & Mens Styles knows how to defend his “crown”. Online & at Tybee Market IGA Natalie owns the Atlantis Inn on Tybee and also King & Queen serves on the board of the Tybee Island Tourism Jimmy Price & Natalie Gordon www.TybeePirateFest.com Council.

4 BUCCANEERS BULLETIN www.buccaneersbulletin.com Official Schedule of Events Little Matey’s Cove October 10 How to understand the Children’s Activities Pirates. Sand Box (3 years & under), Salt Water Fishing If you are a newcomer to Pirate Festivals you Pond, Pirate Bean Bag Toss, Ring Toss, Face might not know the meaning some of the ver- Painting, and more. nacular used in this publication and at the festi- WHEN: 6-8pm val. In an effort to help the readers who would WHERE: Little Matey’s Cove - Thieves Market, like to educate themselves in advance of the South Beach Parking Lot festival we have included an introductory Pirate COST: Free Glossary on page 16-17.

October 11 Ahoy -- “Hello!” Children’s Activities Avast! -- “Hey!” , “Stop that!” or “Who goes there?” Sand Box (3 years & under), Salt Water Fishing Pirate Jokes Doubloon -- A Spanish gold coin, Money. Q. What is a pirates favorite Pond, Pirate Bean Bag Toss, Ring Toss, Face Grog -- Generically, any alcoholic drink. kind of cookie? Painting, and much more. Grub -- Food. A. Ships Ahoy! Sean Driscoll “Pirate Goodie and the Magic Chest” Show: 10am and 2pm Q: Why did the Pirate get both of his ears Pet Costume Contest: 11am-11:30am pierced? Music: 300 Miles Band, 11:30am-1pm Pirate Fest A: Because it was only a Buccaneer. Children’s Costume Contest: 1-2pm Code Of Conduct Q: What is a Pirate’s favorite letter? Inflatable Pirate Themed Bounce Rooms: • Family Friendly Pirate Attire Only. A: “RRRRRRRR” 10am-4pm • No Real Weapons Allowed! WHEN: 10am-3pm • No Glass, Fireworks, Fighting Or Illegal Q: Why is pirating addictive? WHERE: Little Matey’s Cove - Thieves Market, Substances. A: They say once ye lose yer first hand, South Beach Parking Lot • No Profane Language, Lewd, Vulgar Or ye get hooked! COST: Free (Except the Pet Costume Contest) Disorderly Conduct. • No Under Age (21) Drinking! • All Alcoholic Beverages Must Be In A Plastic Costume Contests Cup. (No Cans Or Bottles!) Pet Costume Contest • No Coolers Allowed. 11am on the Kids Stage. Entry Fee is a $5 • No Unauthorized Soliciting. donation to Coastal Pet Rescue. • No Skateboards, Skate Shoes, Roller Blades, Registration: 10-11am at the Coastal Pet Bicycles Or Unauthorized Vehicles On Festival Rescue Booth. Grounds. Prizes: 1st Place - Trophy & Gift Basket • No Radios Or Boom Boxes. ($50 Value), 2nd Place - Ribbon & Treat Bag. • Please Put Litter In Trash cans. • Dogs Must Be On A Leash On Festival Grounds. Kids Costume Contest • All Children Must Be Accompanied By A Parent 1pm on the Kids Stage. No Entry Fee. Adults Costume Contest Or Legal Guardian. Registration: 10am-12pm at the Children’s 5pm on the Main Stage. Entry Fee is $5. • Not Responsible For Accidents Or Personal Registration Tent - Next to the Little Matey’s Registration: 10am-2pm at the TybeeFest Injury. Cove. Pre-judging at 12pm. 10 Finalists in each Booth. Pre-judging at 4pm. 10 Finalists in each • Not Liable For Loss or Damage To Personal age group - Boys & Girls: 0-6yr olds and 7-12yr - Male & Female. Finalists report to Main Stage Property. olds. Finalists judging at 1pm. at 4:45pm for final judging. • Festival Organizers Reserve The Right To Prizes: 1st Place - Trophy, Pirate Fest T-shirt & Prizes: 1st Place - Trophy, Pirate Fest T-shirt & Refuse Entrance Or Eject Anyone They Gift Certificate. 2nd Place - Ribbon & Gift $50 Bag of Loot. 2nd Place - Ribbon & Gift Deem Creating A Disturbance or Danger To Certificate. Awarded in each age/gender group. Certificate. Awarded in each gender group. Themselves Or Others. www.buccaneersbulletin.com BUCCANEERS BULLETIN 5 So Ya Wanna Be A Pirate? BY: Capt’n David Two part article reprinted from the April and May 2006 Tybee Breeze.

Throughout my years of cruising, one of the recurring comments I get is, “I wish I could do that.” Now while I will admit it is the only lifestyle I can or would lead, it does require some serious adjustments in attitude and expecta- tions. Things that are a huge problem ashore seem to disappear, while many things you just take for granted on land, become impossible underway.

It’s Not Like In The Brochure…… A robin’s egg blue sea with a light chop, a beautiful blond on the foredeck, palm trees in the background, you’re sipping boat drinks, all while making 7 knots in paradise. Or, 6 to 8 foot confused seas, blowing like stink, your crew ( some dude in dirty cutoffs and a 4 day beard) is cursing on the foredeck while trying to douse the jib and you are making 2 knots over the ground 400 miles offshore. The first scenario is on the cover of Cruising Is A Wonderful Life magazine. The second is usually closer to the reality of making passage. Those days of calm seas and light air can be found on day trips between is- lands, or while making short passages behind the reefs of Belize. But first you have to get there. For instance, when and if I leave the Savannah area this fall, I plan to head to Puerto Rico. I could take “The Ditch” to South Florida; jump over to the Bahamas on a good day, and island hop down to the Mona Passage. Yeah, if I had 6 months to make the trip. But, I would like to get there before hurricane season arrives, and the money runs out, so we will take the direct route. Pretty simple really, head due east from Savannah for a hundred miles or so, and then turn right. In 11 days or so, we should be in the Mona Passage and then another day or so, on to Salinas. Eleven days of sailing on your ear in the open ocean. Interminable boredom punctuated by moments of absolute terror.

If It Ain’t Broke, It Ain’t A Boat…... Before we can make this wonderful passage from Savannah to Puerto Rico the first thing we have to do is get off the dock. Always the most difficult part of the trip. Now a cruising sailboat is always in a state of constant repair. Much worse than a house, trust me. No matter how much time or money you spend on maintaining your vessel something will break every day. And that is just while sitting still. Get underway where you can’t get supplies, and the rig and gear are under constant strain, it is not unusual to have something break hourly. And remember, whatever spare parts you bring will not be the ones you \need. Best you can do is spend all the money you can (and some of what you can’t) on whatever you think best, knowing that it won’t be enough anyway, Remember, you might be a boat-bum if you consider duct tape a long term investment.

Dear, We Need To Clean The Garage…... Now that we have our huge cache of spare parts, (none of which we will need, remember?) all we have to do is find a place to stow them. “There Is Never Enough Room” should be one of the laws of the universe. Remember, we have to stuff enough clothes, food, gear, spare parts, alcohol (sailboat engines run on diesel, cruisers run on alcohol), books, charts, instru- ments, tools, lines, sails, life raft, propane tanks, spare water and fuel, etc. etc. etc. to last a minimum of 6 months to a year into a space the size of a one car garage (with no attic). It can be done, but you must remember what ever you need will be at the very bottom of the locker you stowed it in. Under- way, everything has to be stowed in a locker, rack, or tied in (this includes you and the crew). Otherwise, it will end up on the cabin sole, or over the side.

I Must Confess, I Need Some Rest…… Having outfitted your beautiful boat to resemble a cross between a Grapes of Wrath pickup truck and a gypsy wagon, we are off the dock and underway continues on p. 8 6 BUCCANEERS BULLETIN www.buccaneersbulletin.com Past Kings and Queens of the Tybee Island Pirate Fest. In 2007, TybeeFest selected Bonnie Gaster and Jiggs Watson as their Pirate Queen and King. Bonnie is a well known real estate agent on Tybee Island for Prudential SE Coastal Properties. Jiggs owns Tybee Island Insurance and is the organizer of the wet and wild Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade. If you haven’t heard of it the Beach Bum Parade is a water fight parade that is held each May. 2007 King Jiggs Watson Queen Bonnie Gaster

In 2006, TybeeFest chose Gene Kindrick and Debbie Brady Robinson as their Pirate King and Queen. Gene was the longtime commander of American Legion Post 154 on Tybee Island. Debbie is a well known local artist and owner of the Atlantic Beacon Gallery and Hall of Frames. Debbie also serves on the board of the Tybee Island Tourism Council. 2006 King Gene Kindrick Queen Debbie Brady Robinson

For the 1st Annual Pirate Fest event organizers reached out to Jack Flanigan to be their Pirate King and Jenny Orr for Queen. Jack owns The Crab Shack, which is an incredibly popular seafood restaurant on the island known as “Where the elite eat in their bare feet”. The Crab Shack will also host the Buccaneer Ball this year on October 9th. And yes, that is a real parrot 2005 he is holding in the picture. Jenny is the owner of Fannie’s restaurant King Jack Flanigan on Tybee’s south end which directly Queen Jenny Orr borders the festival grounds and has a great view of all the action. www.buccaneersbulletin.com BUCCANEERS BULLETIN 7 So Ya Wanna Be A Pirate? Cont. from p. 6 (only two weeks late). You are now ready to drop into the routine of day-to- day life underway. If you’re fortunate enough to have another fool onboard, it means you can get at least 4 to 6 hours of sleep between your watches. Sure you can, as long as nothing breaks, the weather doesn’t change, and your crew remembers how to check their position. So having had 2 hours of sleep behind the lee-boards of the pilot berth (two sail changes and a reef in 2 hours) you stagger into the cockpit after having spent 10 minutes making a pot of coffee and trans- ferring it into a thermos without spilling half of it down your pants (always wear your oilies when making hot stuff) and immediately sit down in a puddle of your crewmates spilled beer. After half an hour, deal with leaking au- topilot or other problem of your choice. Keep constant watch for enormous ships 2007 Pirates Victory Parade attempting to reduce you to flotsam. Check position and work your way below decks to mark on chart. Stay awake. Go below and thrash around in the dark looking for peanut but- ter crackers without waking crewmate. Put flying fish in pilot berth to see expression on crewmates face. Repeat for 4 to 6 hours, crawl into a damp pilot berth that smells like feet. Awaken 1 hour later as crewmate returns fly- ing fish to berth. Repeat four to six times daily for 11 to 13 days.

Land Ho! or Mañana Doesn’t Mean Tomorrow, It Just Means Not Today …… Having reached our destination or at least where we think we are, its time to prepare for landfall. First thing is, no matter how much you try to time your landfall for first light when it’s easy to see where you are, that is not going to happen. Usually you will arrive around midnight in a nice 4-foot swell. Of course the channel markers (if there are any) are not going to be exactly where it shows on the chart, the light house at the end of the harbor is dark or has flat disappeared, and there is no moon to help out either. Now we could just take our chances and go for it, but as I am somewhat averse to leaving large important chunks of the hull behind on a reef, we will just wait it out until dawn. Time passes quickly when you’re having fun, right? Besides, it will give you time to make sure you can get the diesel started, dig out the courtesy flag for whatever country you are arriving in (you did remember that one, didn’t you?) get together the ships papers, crew lists, passports and other miscellaneous and sundry that you won’t have enough of anyway. Six hours later and the sun comes up to show you you’re right where you thought you were all along. Good deal!! Sail on into the harbor, raise the courtesy flag and the quarantine flag and drop the hook. Hop in the dink and head for shore to find customs and immigration. Depending on where you are, you also may have to find the Office of Public Health, the Dept of Agri- culture and who knows what other offices and officials. Of course, these will all be within a block or two of each other, right? Wrong! You will be lucky if they are in the same town. Having located where you need to go, be pre- pared for the fact that at least one or possibly all of the officials will not be available today but will be there mañana. Remember, no matter what they taught you in high school Spanish, mañana does not mean tomorrow. It just means not today. Eventually you will get where you need to be, and having provided all the necessary documentation you will be free to return to your ship, release the crew dogs from bondage and head ashore for that cold beer and hot shower.

continues on p. 9 8 BUCCANEERS BULLETIN www.buccaneersbulletin.com one is. Need a machine shop? No problem mon. niences, there is nothing else like it in the world. So Ya Wanna Be A Pirate? Need a sail repaired? No problem mon. Need a The freedom to sail to strange places, meet new Cont. from p. 8 left-handed thingamabob? No problem mon, my people and explore new ways of looking at the ¿Dónde Es Baño? ….. cousin make you one mañana. Remember, you’re world, without the restrictions of just being a tour- Having arrived in paradise looking for that cold not in Kansas anymore Dorothy and you may need ist. Being able to live within, and enjoy the local beer and hot shower, you may find that language to be a bit resourceful in obtaining parts and sup- economy and customs. Just the sheer joy of being is a bit of a barrier. After cruising for a while, your plies. Lots of trades and such will come to pass in alive in a new and different situation and loca- language skills will improve but having a bit of order to find what you need. And the guy driving tion. Some say, “Attitude is the difference between knowledge ahead of time is an immense help. My around in a 1952 Ford sedan with a John Deer ordeal and adventure.” I believe they are right. If Spanish isn’t too bad, my French is rusty but un- tractor motor will probably be able to help you you have the attitude, it is one heck of an adven- derstandable (usually) and I know enough Dutch out. ture. to find a beer and the bathroom. It helps to learn the essentials. If you can find a beer, the customs So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish …… Fair Winds and Safe Passage house and a bathroom, you are pretty well set up. So we have been here for six weeks now, been to Capt’n David Most of the locals will speak more English than most of the bars at least twice, and have the boat you speak whatever, and will be glad to try to help in as good as shape as we you out. Of course, this is after they get off the think we need to for the ground from laughing when you explain you want next passage. Have met to buy the Mayor’s underwear, rather than the cold the people, seen the sights, beer you were really looking for. and it is time to move on. One last round of officials Wheedle Mooch and Connive …. (easier now that we have Having spent some time in town, caught up on our a good driver), pay off our rest, and decided what we want to see and what tab at the local cantina, needs to be repaired and restocked on the boat, it and head out. Get ready is time to find our taxi driver. to do the whole thing over A good taxi driver is essential to any arrival in a again. And after reading strange port. If possible get a recommendation all the reasons why not to from a cruiser who has been there a while, but do it, why would we do it if not, get a taxi driver anyway. This guy can get again anyway? Because anything and knows where everything and every- after all the inconve-

www.buccaneersbulletin.com BUCCANEERS BULLETIN 9 Keeps on Rockin 30 Years & Counting... See them FREE at Pirate Fest on Saturday, Oct. 11, 9-11pm From their first LP in 1973, to their powerful stage presence today, the Mar- shall Tucker Band has played countless concert venues around the world. With the success of the Volunteer Jam Tour, and 1999 release of Gospel, the good ol’ boys from Spartanburg, South Carolina remain as a powerful force in the world of music.

David Muse has rejoined the Marshall Tucker Band after a three year ab- sence. As a founding member of Firefall, David took sometime away from MTB to reunite with his band mates. David originally joined MTB in 1996. We are truly grateful to have such a tremendous talent return on flute, sax and keys. , lead singer, is quick to credit the band’s current dynamic members with carrying on the everlasting Marshall Tucker Band sound. In 1989, slide guitarist Stuart Swanlund joined the lineup of talented mu- sicians. They also added the highly respect- ed B.B. Borden, who is a former member of both Mother’s Finest and The Outlaws, on drums in the early 90’s.

“The buying public never really cared whether we were country or rock and roll” says founding member Doug Gray. “They called us a Southern rock band, but we The Marshall have always played everything from country Tucker Band is: to blues and all things in-between. We’re Doug Gray – Lead Vocals still playing all of the classic songs, but we are moving ahead into other styles as well. Pat Elwood – Bass We’re also playing for a younger audience Chris Hicks – than we have in the past, perhaps to the Clay Cook – Vocals, Guitar, kids of the fans we played in front of in the Keyboards, Flute, Sax 70’s and 80’s.” B.B. Borden – Drums David Muse – Keyboards, Gray also notes that people have gotten Saxophone & Flute, Vocals “married and buried” to classic MTB songs like “Desert Skies” and “Can’t You See”. After nearly 30 years, The Marshall Tucker Band continues to be played on classic rock and country radio, and they have never stopped touring. continues on p. 13

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Pirate Glossary To start with, of course, say “ye” for you, “me” for my or mine, and don’t skimp on the “ahoy” and “arrrrrgh!”

Addled -- Mad, insane, or just stupid. An “addlepate” is a fool. Aft -- Short for “after.” Toward the rear of the ship. Ahoy -- “Hello!” Avast! -- “Hey!” Could be used as “Stop that!” or “Who goes there?” Begad! -- By God! Belay -- Stop that. “Belay that talk!” would mean “Shut up!” Bilge! -- Nonsense, or foolish talk. The bilges of a ship are the lowest parts, inside the hull along the keel. They fill with stinking bilgewater -- or just “bilge.” Blaggard -- “Blackguard.” An insult. Blimey! -- An exclamation of surprise. Booty -- Loot. Briny deep -- The ocean. Buccaneer -- A general term for the Caribbean pirates. Bucko -- Familiar term. “Me bucko” = “my friend.” Cap’n -- Short for “captain.” Cat o’nine tails, or just “cat” -- a whip with many lashes, used for flogging. Chantey -- A sailor’s work song. Also spelled “shantey” or “shanty.” Chase -- The ship being pursued. “The chase is making full sail, sir” Chest -- Traditional treasure container. Corsair -- A more romantic term for pirate. But still a pirate. Crow’s nest -- A small platform, sometimes enclosed, near the top of a mast. Cutlass -- A curved sword, like a saber but heavier. Traditional pirate weapon. Davy Jones’ locker -- The bottom of the sea. Deadlights -- Eyes. “Use yer deadlights, matey!” Dead men tell no tales -- Standard pirate excuse for leaving no survivors. Dog -- A mild insult, perhaps even a friendly one. Doubloon -- A Spanish gold coin. Fair winds! -- Goodbye, good luck!. Feed the fish -- What you do when you are thrown into the sea, dead or alive. Gangway! -- “Get out of my way!” Godspeed! -- Goodbye, good luck! Grog -- Generically, any alcoholic drink. Specifically, rum diluted with water. Grub -- Food. Gun -- A cannon. Fore, or forrard -- Toward the front end of the ship. Flogging -- Punishment by caning, or by whipping with the cat. Hands -- The crew of a ship; sailors. Handsomely -- Quickly. “Handsomely now, men!” = “Hurry up!” Jack Tar, or tar -- A sailor. Jollyboat -- A small but happy craft, perhaps even one which is a little dinghy. Jolly Roger -- The pirates’ skull-and-crossbones flag. It was an invitation to surrender, with the implication that those who surrendered would be treated well. A red flag indicated “no quarter.” Keelhaul -- Punishment by dragging under the ship, from one side to the other. The victim of a keelhauling would be half-drowned, or worse. Kiss the gunner’s daughter -- A punishment: to be bent over one of the ship’s guns and flogged. continues on p. 14 12 BUCCANEERS BULLETIN www.buccaneersbulletin.com The Marshall Tucker Band Cont. from p. 10 “We never play less than 150 shows a year, and sometimes we play as many as 200 shows. We feel we owe it to the fans who have supported us through the years to deliver the music in person,” says Gray.

Years of rigorous tour schedules earned the band the respect of critics and countless dedicated fans. With hit singles like “,” “Fire On The Mountain,” “Can’t You See,” and “Take The Highway,” The Marshall Tucker Band earned seven gold and three platinum albums while they were on the Capricorn Records label. During the 90’s, the MTB scored four hit singles on Billboard’s country chart and one on Billboard’s gospel chart. Their music has also been featured on the sound tracks of movies such as Smokey and the Bandit, The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper, and Shipwrecked.

The Marshall Tucker Band got its start in Spartanburg, S.C. when Gray teamed up with Tommy Caldwell and , Paul T. Riddle, George McCorkle and Jerry Eubanks, borrowing the name “Marshall Tucker” from a piano tuner who’s name was found on a key ring in their old rehearsal space. In 1972, they signed with Capricorn Records, the same label that guided The Allman Brothers Band, Wet Willie, and others to national fame. The MTB opened shows for The Allman Brothers in 1973, and the following year, they began to headline their own shows across America due to the platinum-plus sales of their debut album.

In years to come, The Marshall Tucker Band would wow critics and influence major country acts like Alabama, The Kentucky Headhunters, Confederate Railroad, and Travis Tritt with its definitive blend of rock, rhythm & blues, jazz, country, and gospel. Now, thanks to the expanding scope of today’s music, a new generation of fans is learning what the rest of their fans have known for so long- that good music knows no boundaries.

“As we’ve become older,” Gray grins, eyes twinkling, “our Southern heritage seems to come out even more. But no matter how old we get, we can still rock your socks off.”

www.buccaneersbulletin.com BUCCANEERS BULLETIN 13 Pirate Glossary continued from page 12 Lad, lass, lassie -- A way to address someone younger than you. Landlubber or just lubber -- A non-sailor. Letters of Marque -- Papers issued by a national government during wartime, entitling a privately owned ship to raid enemy commerce, or even attack enemy warships. Lights -- Lungs. A pirate might threaten to “have someone’s lights and liver.” Line -- A rope in use as part of the ship’s rigging, or as a towing line. Lookout -- Someone posted to keep watch on the horizon for other ships or land. Maroon -- A punishment where victim was left on a deserted coast or an island. Me -- A piratical way to say “my.” Me hearties -- Typical way for a pirate leader to address his crew. Matey -- A piratical way to address someone in a cheerful, if not necessarily friendly, fashion. No quarter! -- Surrender will not be accepted. On the Account -- The piratical life. A man who went “on the account” was turning pirate. Piece of eight -- A Spanish silver coin worth one peso or 8 reales. It was sometimes literally cut into eight pieces, each worth one real. Pillage -- To raid, rob, and sack a target ashore. Pirate -- A seagoing robber and murderer. Contrast with privateer. Poop deck -- The highest deck at the aft end of a large ship. Smaller ships don’t have a poop; the highest part aft is the quarterdeck. Port -- A seaport or the left side of the ship when you are facing toward her prow. Poxy, poxed -- Diseased. Used as an insult. Privateer -- A ship bearing letters of marque (q.v.), or one of her crew, or her captain. Thus, she can only attack an enemy ship, and only in time of war. Rope’s end -- another term for flogging. Rum (noun) -- Traditional pirate drink. Sail ho! -- “I see a ship!” Salt, old salt -- An experienced seaman. Scurvy -- A deficiency disease which often afflicted sailors; it was caused by lack of vitamin C. A derogatory adjective suitable for use in a loud voice, as in “Ye scurvy dogs!” Sea dog -- An experienced seaman. Shark bait -- Your foes, who are about to feed the fish. A worthless or lazy sailor; a lubber who is no use aboard ship. Shiver me timbers! -- An expression of surprise or strong emotion. Sink me! -- An expression of surprise. Smartly -- Quickly. “Smartly there, men!” = “Hurry up!” Splice the mainbrace -- To have a drink. Or, perhaps, several drinks. Spyglass -- A telescope. Starboard -- The right side of the ship when you are facing toward her prow. Swab (noun) -- A disrespectful term for a seaman. “Man that gun, ye cowardly swabs!” Swab (verb) -- To clean something, “swabbing the decks”. Swag -- Loot. Walk the plank -- A piratical execution. Wench -- An individual of the female persuasion. Yo-ho-ho -- A very piratical thing to say.

14 BUCCANEERS BULLETIN www.buccaneersbulletin.com The 8-Tracks One of the most respected and in- demand cover bands in the greater Savannah area, The 8-Tracks dig deep to rediscover great tunes that have fallen through the cracks and which deserve to be heard — and danced to! Their unique and eclec- tic set list specifically avoids the most overused party tunes, focus- ing instead on custom arrangements of rarely-heard classics and long-for- gotten hits by many of the biggest names in pop, rock, R & B, soul, country and alternative music of the past 50+ years.

A show by The 8-Tracks is anything but predictable, as approximately 80% of their repertoire is not performed by any other group in the area. With such an unusually broad scope of material, they appeal as much to teen- agers and 20-somethings as they do to those in their 50s, 60s and even 70s. It is not uncommon at their engagements to hear someone exclaim, “I can’t believe they know that old song — I haven’t heard that in 30 years!”

Their instrumentation includes electric and acoustic guitars, piano, Ham- mond organ, bass and drums. All the members sing lead, and the band is known for their tight and creative vocal harmonies. They have played throughout the Southeast at the most popular bars and music rooms, the most exclusive private clubs and ballrooms, and at several major charitable fund-raisers and outdoor festivals.

From ABBA to ZZ Top and from Merle Haggard to Prince, The 8-Tracks play it all, and they play it their way. Don’t miss your chance to see and hear what all the fuss is about Saturday, Oct. 11, 5-7pm.

The Train Wrecks Savannah, Ga.’s own local-boys-done- good, The Train Wrecks offer up rau- cous and rollicking Americana that’s as equally indebted to the traditionalist legacies of A.P. Carter and Johnny Cash as it is to the forward-thinking rock & roll of Wilco and Lucero. Local reviewers have been “blown away” by the band’s live shows, and the Wrecks have been officially dubbed “The Hardest Gigging Band in Savannah”, a testament to the love and dedication they have for their music.

The Wrecks have spent the summer headlining club dates and playing festi- vals throughout the southeast, and are in the midst of planning a full-scale tour in the new year.

Jason Bible (guitar, voice, harmonica) is an award-winning singer-song- writer hailing from Ft. Worth, TX. Carolina-raised Markus Kuhlmann (drums, voice, guitar) Savannah born Eric Dunn (elec. bass, upright bass, voice) Stuart Harmening (dobro, banjo, guitar)

The Train Wrecks have played both locally and nationally gaining the atten- tion of any audience they play in front of. All four bring their own unique perspective and talents to the table to create a singular musical vision, one that they hope to bring to as many people as possible as they continue to tour tirelessly and passionately. Watch them Friday, Oct. 10, 6-7:30pm.

www.buccaneersbulletin.com BUCCANEERS BULLETIN 15 Liquid Ginger Playing Pirate Fest Fri. 7:30-9pm Founded in 1999, Liquid Ginger is one of the Southeast’s premiere original rock bands. Instrumental overtones of Pop, Dance, Alternative, and Classic Rock, and lead vocals with hints of R&B, and Contemporary Pop and Rock, are combined to give this band a distinctive, soulful flavor. Liquid Ginger is: Ginger Fawcett -Vocals Liquid Ginger’s live shows are an affective Rick Betz - Guitar/Keys avalanche of high energy, consisting of emo- Bob Hack - Drums tionally charged original tunes and a wide Paul Manley - Bass Barr assortment of carefully selected cover songs, Dylan Nobles - Guitars making the group a sought-after commodity in their hometowns of Savannah and Atlanta, GA. Bryan Clees Band Bryan Clees Band was the 2007 Entertainer of the year for Atlanta Country Music.com. Contemporary sound- ing county/rock band from the Savannah, Georgia area. Bryan is an award winning singer/songwriter originally from Tampa, FL. He has been taking the southeast by storm lately with his energetic live shows. Don’t miss the chance to see them live on Saturday, Oct. 11, 7-9pm. The Bryan Clees Band is: Bryan Clees - Guitars, Vocals, Sam Wood - Bass, Vocals , Michael Brown - Drums and Percussion , Earnest Spiva - Rhythm Guitar

16 BUCCANEERS BULLETIN www.buccaneersbulletin.com of the most innovative zydeco groups around. to melodic vocals means Dikki Du is guaranteed The krewe captures an audience with one of the to entertain. You will enjoy their hard driving Dikki Du best sets around. His original funky and hypnotic funky zydeco, and love the dance steps per- zydeco style announces that he has arrived, formed by the band as they entertain on stage. and The Zydeco Krewe occupying a spot on par with the best. “Person- Fri. Oct. 10, 9-11pm & Sat. Oct. 11, 3-5pm ally the triple row is the sound that I like the Most people don’t, but Dikki Du. best”. says Dikki Du. He takes songs from classic Dikki Du (Troy Carrier) was born in 1969 in zydeco and turns the inside out with fresh and Church Point, Louisiana and discovered his love funky renditions driving it to the next level. The for zydeco music at the tender age of nine. After krewe’s innovations revitalize zydeco charging it school he would get together with his brother for years to come. Chubby, sister Elaine and father Roy to play Zydeco music. At the age of twelve Troy moved What a sound!!! Dikki and the krewe stretch to a little town called “Lawtell”, out songs and it is great to where his father had owned dance to, as well as to listen the Offshore Lounge for over to. Hard driving and relentless fifteen years. Troy played the is the theme all night. It’s just washboard for Roy Carrier, his funky as can be. Nice polyrhyth- father, on local gigs; he then mic grooves going around the joined forces with the great stage, and on the dance floor. C.J. Chenier for two years. Dikki Du and his krewe come Troy’s brother Chubby Carrier out “smokin” harder and faster then started a family band in the second set. The band is and offered Troy a job playing one of the best, all stars in their the drums. Troy toured with own right; anyway its wonderful his brother from the late 80’s time that seems to go to fast. until the 90’s, when he returned home to pick up The whole band is very nice, easy to work with the accordion. It has now been eight years that , and professional. As I say to people who book Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe have been on Zydeco, BOOK THIS BAND. the scene. Dikki Du has incorporated his musical heritage with unique experience to create one Intense and fascinating accordion action coupled

www.buccaneersbulletin.com BUCCANEERS BULLETIN 17 300 Miles Sat., Oct. 11, 11:30am-1pm 300 MILES is a rock/alternative band from Emanuel County, Georgia. They have 12+ origi- nals, but also play classic rock and alternative rock music. Some of their cover music includes songs by Three Doors Down, Bob Segar, and Tom Petty.

They performed at the St. Patrick’s Day Celebra- tion in Shellman Bluff and around Tybee. More recently, they performed at the 10th Anniversary Barbados Punch Randy Fulghum Poker Run and the 2008 Fire- 2/3 part Tommy Bahama Golden Sun Rum cracker Fest at Mill Creek Park in Statesboro, 1 part Tommy Bahama White Sand Rum Georgia. 1/3 part premium orange liqueur 1 3/4 parts pineapple juice One of 300 MILES originals, “Blue Jeans”, was The juice of 1/2 lime inspired by time spent at the 2007 Tybee Island 1 3/4 parts orange juice Pirate Fest. 2 dashes of grenadine 300 Miles is: Pour all ingredients except Tommy Bahama Golden Sun Rum into a shaker with ice. Shake sharply. Strain into a glass with ice. Carefully float the dark rum on top. Garnish Dakota Moss, 15 with a slice of orange and maraschino cherry. - Lead Vocals & Guitar ...TASTE PARADISE Ryne Sutton, 14 – Drums DRINK RESPONSIBLY Tyler Brown, 13 www.tommybahamarum.com – Bass Guitar Jameson Price, 17 Tommy Bahama Rum, 40% alc./vol. Imported exclusively by Sidney Frank Importing Co., – Vocals & Guitar Inc. New Rochelle, NY under license from the Tommy Bahama Group, Inc. Tommy Bahama® is a registered trademark of the Tommy Bahama Group, Inc.

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