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If a Jack Sparrow Look-alike Gets Peppersprayed in the Woods…

Bilge — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:57:10 +0000

If a Jack Sparrow look-alike gets peppersprayed in the woods, does it count as pirate news? I suppose by the same standard that I consider it pirate news every time some jackass does something stupid with a bottle of Bacardi onhand, then yes. Yes, it does.

‘Jack Sparrow’ Pepper-sprayed By ‘Catwoman’ In Los Angeles Movie Character Brawl

OK, so it was in LA, not the woods, but it’s still pretty damned funny. Thanks to Mooncusser Jim and Captain Shinbones for sending this my way.

Pirates in Galveston? Surely you jest ;)

Bilge — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:23:28 +0000

Pirates Legends of the Gulf Coast, has just opened in Jean Laffite’s old stomping grounds, Galveston Texas. Personally, I love Galveston and for a number of years made it an annual trip. The one thing it always lacked, though, was a decent pirate museum. But as you can tell from this article, that problem has now been remedied:

New interactive pirate museum opens in Galveston

The Future Is Now…

Bilge — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:54:28 +0000

Jet-powered aquatic space fighter designed to take on pirates

Seriously, the title says it all. Jet-powered aquatic space fighter? If I learned anything from Wiley Coyote, it’s that better technology always wins. Or fails, but hilariously so. Either way, good times ahead!

Ice Age to go Piratey

Bilge — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:48:08 +0000

Proving once again that pirates never go out of style, Ice Age 3 (4? 17? I stopped paying attention after 1) will feature prehistoric pirates. Scholars have often said that piracy existed ever since the first guy in a boat robbed another guy in a boat, but if CGI animation is any indicator of fact (and why wouldn’t it be?) then piracy actually goes back much, much further.

Mammoth versus… Pirates? | flayrah.

Announcement: The Kraken’s Mirror

Bilge — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:36:56 +0000

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So any young adults look for some pirate adventures that are a tad more relate-able than the typical 1700′s swashbuckler might want to check out The Kraken’s Mirror trilogy. A brief description from the publisher:

Treated by our youth-oriented society as invisible and sexless Emily Pawes attends a pirate festival to recapture the make believe magic she knew as a young woman. She wins an interesting bit of booty at a bric-a-brac stand. The Kraken’s mirror is a magical portal and transports her to a land of Hollywood piratitude, where swashbuckling heroes own iPods. With little choice, she embraces the madness, deciding she’ll play pirate until she figures out how to get home. Or wakes up in a padded cell.

Instead of men in little white coats, she encounters the handsome Captain Alan Silvestri. He is a man haunted by a strange curse. Good luck is his to command, but it comes at the cost of any place to call home or people to consider family. Resigned to die shunned by all, forced to sail every three days, he begins to dream of a special woman.

When they meet, sparks fly, passion flares. He needs her to be free, but more than that, he needs her to be whole. They set sail, uncertain of who has control of the wheel, seeking to defeat his curse of good luck and discover all the Kraken’s mirror plans for them. Will Emily stay in this pirate haven to fight alongside him or will he lose her because of his curse?

Pirates with iPods? Sounds like most of my folks I know, to be honest. The first two books in the trilogy are already available, with the third due for a February 2012 release. If any Bilgemunky.com readers get the chance to read them, be sure and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

It’s Time to Kickstart Dreadcrew’s Next Masterpiece!

Bilge — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:51:43 +0000

To arms! To arms! Fans of Bilgemunky Radio know that The Dreadcrew of Oddwood transcends awesome the same way Hannibal Lecter transcends peculiar table manners – IN STYLE, is what I’m sayin’ So don’t miss this opportunity to help make their third album Heavy Mahogany a reality. Hop on board via Kickstarter and get yourself some choice swag in the process!

Heavy Mahogany: Oddwood’s COURAGEOUS NEW ALBUM! by The Dread Crew of Oddwood — Kickstarter.

See You at the Rendezvous!!!

Bilge — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:12:51 +0000

Less than a month to go until I get to rehit Sactown for the Pirates of Sacramento Pirate’s Rendezvous – and this year looks to be a smash! The Pirates Charles will be performing as will Jack Spareribs and the Rogues of the Golden Coast. Tony Swatton – master craftsman and swordsmith to the piratey stars will be in attendance. And lest we forget DJing by the Special Guest Host, Moi??? It’s not too late to join in the fun, so visit their website and make your plans today!

Official Site

Facebook Event

Pirates of Sacramento Facebook

Depending on the rum, I’d say this might be reasonable…

Bilge — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:43:08 +0000

Fight over spilled rum leads to stabbing, shooting – Florida Wires – MiamiHerald.com.

Rustmonster Pirate Band plays with Bilgemunky – 3 Songs – YouTube

Bilge — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:05:58 +0000

Here is the video you’ve been waiting for – Bilgemunky on stage, SINGING. Well, sorta. First listening, then reading, then singing. Badly. But with so much going on, you won’t even notice – that’s the power of Rustmonster

“Hart of Dixie” Celebrates “Planksgiving”

Bilge — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:01:14 +0000

That’s right, Hart of Dixie, the show you probably never watch about a New York doctor who seems more like ditsy pet manicurist, is having a pirate-themed Thanksgiving episode.

Shiver Me Timbers! First Look at Hart of Dixie’s Thanksgiving Episode—Pirate Style! – E! Online.

I’m not a fan of puns, but “Planksgiving” does seem a tad clever. And yet, just knowing this episode exists makes me want to go cry in the shower.