Information on hiring Bounding Main to perform for your event


Bounding Main at the Door County Maritime Museum "Pirates" Exhibit Opening 2007

Dean Calin, Christie Dalby, Gina Dalby, Jon Krivitzky, David Yondorf. Bounding Main is a costumed vocal group that sings richly harmonic versions of traditional maritime songs. Their shows are filled with spirit, humor and harmony; their arrangements of traditional nautical music bring the listener into the world of pirates, adventure and romance.

Each member of Bounding Main is a music and theater veteran, with diverse entertainment backgrounds. Their performances and CDs have been well received with brisk US and international sales. They have performed at music festivals, nautical festivals, major tall ships events, maritime museums, renaissance faires, folk music venues and corporate events on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Bounding Main’s music is available for purchase from CDBaby, Apple iTunes, Emusic, Tradebit, PayPlay, Rhapsody, Chantey Cabin, The Portico, Best Buy (on request), SE WI Barnes & Noble stores, and select museum gift shops. 


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Bounding Main has a standard, corporate fee for a "day's performance."  There is a considerable discount available for not-for-profit organizations.  If the venue is more than three hours driving time from Chicago/Milwaukee additional mileage charges will apply.  If the venue is more than six hours driving time from Chicago/Milwaukee air transportation may enter the discussion.  Overnight accommodations may be required depending upon the schedule of the event and distance from Bounding Main's home port.  In any case please drop us a line to inquire about our availability and rates.

It is expected that the group will sell CDs or other promotional products between shows or after events.  Tipping is optional, and can be stipulated during negotiations.

Performance agreements are available from Bounding Main, or you can supply your own contract.

Bookings usually begin about October of the previous year, so you are urged to please send a letter of intent to Dean Calin as soon as possible to bigjake@boundingmain.com.