Ahoy, Mates!
Bounding Main is a maritime-themed a cappella vocal group that sings richly harmonic versions of maritime songs. Their shows are filled with spirit, humor and harmony; their arrangements of traditional and contemporary nautical music bring the listener into the world of adventure and romance.
Each member of Bounding Main — Dean Calin, Christie Dalby, Gina Dalby, Jon Krivitzky, and Patrick Knapp — 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 entertained 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.
Upcoming Performances
Bounding Main at the Janesville Renaissance Faire
Saturday May 16, 2026 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday May 17, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Traxler Park, 600 N. Main Street, Janesville, Wisconsin 53545, USA
A Step Back in Time, a Leap Forward in Fun! Come join Bounding Main as we return once again to the Janesville Renaissance Faire for sea shanties and shenanigans! Bounding Main is very excited to be returning once again to perform at the Janesville Renaissance Faire! This is one of our very favorite festivals and we are honored to have been asked back again this year. Each year the organizers and volunteers take a picturesque park and turn it into a magical place to see shows, sing songs, eat great food from local vendors, drink artisan beverages, shop for unique gifts, and much more! Plus, they collect food for the food bank and ticket proceeds go to support scholarships for local high school students. So far, more than $25,000 has been raised for scholarships and additional support provided to other worthy organizations. So dust off your costumes, grab your donations, and join us on May 17th and 18th for some maritime merriment!
Adults – $8 or $1 off with donation of a non-perishable food to support local charities
Children 5-12 – $5
Senior, Military, First Responder – $5
Children under 5 – FREE!
AGAIN for this year 2 Day Passes! $12 for adults, available at the gate for purchase!
For more information on this event, please see their website at http://www.jvlrenfaire.com/.
Our Music
“Though my sails be torn and tattered, and the mast be turned about, let the night wind chill me to my very soul,
Though the spray might sting my eyes, and the stars no light provide, give me just another morning light to hold…”
“A Sailor’s Prayer,” Rod MacDonald, 1978. Recorded with permission for Bounding Main’s Maiden Voyage album.
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