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Cindy Tonkin — October 13, 2026
The Whipjack

The Whipjack

Original by Cindy Tonkin and Dan Werndly. A whipjack was someone who claimed to...

Cindy Tonkin — February 27, 2026
Glory and Gold (Let the Dice a-roll-oh)

Glory and Gold (Let the Dice a-roll-oh)

Original words and tune Jake Nelson Go to Randy Dandy Shanties main page Be...

Cindy Tonkin — January 27, 2026
Way Home (Stern sails on fire, brace!)

Way Home (Stern sails on fire, brace!)

Ths historic first Shanty Club original song by Kip Chorus:The stern sail’s on fire...

Cindy Tonkin — January 27, 2026
A Shanty for David DeSanti

A Shanty for David DeSanti

Author to come Lyrics to come Sung at the Illawarra Folk Festival 2026. That's...

Cindy Tonkin — January 23, 2026
Shanty Captains

Shanty Captains

Each venue has a captain, every night. The Captain is usually the person who...

Cindy Tonkin — January 14, 2026
Dan Schneider Originals

Dan Schneider Originals

Dan Schneider is one of our Shanty Captains. He often captains Harbour Shanty Club,...

Cindy Tonkin — January 14, 2026
Jacob Thurston Originals

Jacob Thurston Originals

Jacob Thurston has penned these original songs: Ever my anchor (new words for Lonesome...

Cindy Tonkin — December 24, 2025
The Ballad of Deb Lawrie

The Ballad of Deb Lawrie

Original words and tune Jake Nelson, talking about Deb Lawrie. Go to Randy Dandy...

Cindy Tonkin — December 7, 2025
I've lost my count

I've lost my count

Go to Randy Dandy Shanties main page This is a Sarah Cobb-Clark original. I’ve...

Cindy Tonkin — December 7, 2025
Buses are replacing trains, Sydney version

Buses are replacing trains, Sydney version

Go to Randy Dandy Shanties main page This is a Sarah Cobb-Clark rewrite of...

Cindy Tonkin — December 7, 2025
Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread

Go to Randy Dandy Shanties main page This is a Sarah Cobb-Clark original. To...

Cindy Tonkin — December 7, 2025
Sarah Cobb-Clark (Crochet Sarah) Originals

Sarah Cobb-Clark (Crochet Sarah) Originals

Sarah Cobb-Clark has penned these original songs: Bricks (a rewrite/collection) Buses are replacing trains...

Cindy Tonkin — July 15, 2025
Henry Beissel Originals

Henry Beissel Originals

Here are some of Henry Beissel's original songs: Old Oxley The Old Hotel McCain...

Cindy Tonkin — June 6, 2025
Bricks

Bricks

Go to Randy Dandy Shanties main page This is a Wyatt Nixon-Lloyd / Carlo...

Cindy Tonkin — May 25, 2025
Going to Canberra - Charley Castle Original

Going to Canberra - Charley Castle Original

Go to Randy Dandy Shanties main page This is a Charley Castle original. Follow...

Cindy Tonkin — May 14, 2025
Doon in the Wee Room - Randy Dandy version

Doon in the Wee Room - Randy Dandy version

This is a traditional Scottish song. We customise the words to work for the...

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