Author Archives: Joseph

50 YEARS

Cliff has been performing at the Griswold Inn for 50 years, now! He’s been there longer than any of the employees and also the Owners, the Paul Family! Here’s to our man Cliff! He’s inspired a couple of generations of … Continue reading

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Cliff and his Jovial Crew

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Portsmouth Maritime Music Festival

I’ll be in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on the last weekend of September this year for the Portsmouth Maritime Music Festival. It’s a wonderful event and right in the heart of the city. See below. Portsmouth Maritime Folk FestivalPortsmouth Maritime Folk … Continue reading

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An Interesting Read!

An article involving Cliff and Monday nights! Traditional Folk Music and a Six-Pack    

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The River Lee

Another from the Port Jefferson festival. The River Lee, which is a traditional text but the melody here was composed by Gina Dunlap. Joseph Morneault on the English concertina.

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Ferry Ride

On the way to the 2d October 2021 Port Jefferson “Sea Shanty and Maritime Music Festival”…

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One-Eyed Haslam!

Monday, 28 June 2021, Cliff will finally return to our regular venue – The Griswold Inn! The doctor has given the green light, but Cliff will still need to take it easy. He’ll be sporting his pirate eye-patch for a … Continue reading

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The Return

While The Jovial Crew has returned to the stage with the reopening of venues in the state, Cliff has had some eye issues and was obligated to undergo eye surgery. This has prevented him from returning with the band, but … Continue reading

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Out on the town

Spring has arrived and with vaccinations, stopping in at a restaurant is conditionally back on the menu! Cliff met up with Marci, Kitsie, and Joseph for beer, a good lunch, and a lot of catching up!

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Merry Christmas

From my Jovial Crew: This has been a tough year for all of us. We’ve lost ones we love, all our gigs shut down, and while ZOOM can help with seeing people, there’s no current replacement for being together and … Continue reading

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