​Welcome to Gilbert and McHagar's new website.
After three years of performing together, we thought it was time for our own website.
If you have a need to hire a band for an event then please do contact us.
We specialize in maritime songs...Rollicking, Roaring Shanties & Ballads o' the Sea.

Music Licences
Concerned about not having a music licence for your event? We have the answer for you. We can put together a set of All-Public-Domain songs...where there is no danger of infringing copyright laws.

Testimonial

"If tall ships were still plying the seas, Gilbert and McHagar would have been seen scampering about the rigging. Whether it's a ballad or a work song, they can take a listener back to when these songs could be heard on the high seas or on Port Townsend's waterfront.  Their vocals, often backed by guitar, harmonica, bodhran, ukulele, and an occasional banjo, make for a delightful family (or a more raucous) evening of entertainment. 
Definitely worth seeing and hearing, and they love audience participation. 
Mike James