It might seem unusual for rock band to perform a record release concert in the quiet recesses of a children’s library

Biography –Feb 2005–

Text Box: Captain Bogg & Salty began as a children’s pirate themed concept CD by Kevin Hendrickson and Loren Hoskins in 1999. The band now includes six members with diverse backgrounds in musical theater, sketch comedy, and children’s theater. Dressed in Hollywood- quality costumes and filled to the brim with swagger and pirate dialect, the band’s theatrically driven sets are full of audience interaction and inspired-silliness. Their original pirate jigs, mermaid lullabies, and rock chanteys are written by the band members in styles from calypso and pop to galloping rock.

Throughout each performance audiences are introduced to the charming crew of Captain Bogg & Salty’s ship “The Pollywogg.” Seacook Sunny Jim (Paul Iannotti, keyboards) serves up a mean omelet, and former British Naval Officer Mister Filibuster (Lucas Haley, bass guitar) can hardly be coaxed into any of his duties. Meanwhile the loveable and fearsome Captain Bogg (Loren Hoskins, vocals) keeps the rest of the crew on their toes: First Mate McGraw (Kevin Hendrickson, guitar/vocals), ship’s carpenter, Ramshackle (Dave Owen, drums), and gunner, Buckle (Andy Lindberg, guitar/vocals). Hendrickson and Iannotti also crew with Portland’s original buccaneer band Pirate Jenny.

As members of Young Audiences of Oregon & Washington Captain Bogg & Salty regularly perform in schools. And the band is just as likely to be found in rock clubs performing the same material for an adult audience. Recent performances include The Bite Of Oregon, Bossanova, Gresham Library, Linn County Fair, and the National Orange Show in San Bernardino. Now in its sixth year, the band’s annual Festival de Piratas in Portland attracts pirate music fans from the entire West Coast.

The new CD ‘Pegleg Tango’ contains 14 tracks (10 new songs, 1 cover, and 3 audio sketches) and is on course to rival the band’s prior release as the ultimate soundtrack for all to “play pirate.” Their first CD ‘Bedtime Stories for Pirates (1999),” is an independent phenomenon that is for sale all over the globe and a staple product in the cannon of many pirate-themed attractions ; Treasure Island Las Vegas Casino, Pirates of Nassau Museum – Bahamas, and Teach’s Hole Blackbeard Museum (built on the site of the notorious pirate's death) For more information visit www.EATALIME.com.