The Wellermen
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, 60077 Skokie Directions
Fri 25.09.2026 19:30
The Wellermen rose to international fame during the viral sea shanty revival of 2021 and have since grown into one of contemporary folk music's most distinctive live acts. Combining American folk traditions, British musicianship, theatrical performance energy, and signature five-part harmonies, the group brings an evening of powerful vocals, storytelling, and modern folk music to North Shore Center.
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The Wellermen
Music is storytelling, and some of the best stories have been told through centuries-old
traditional folk songs. On their new album ‘Northern Sky’, The Wellermen have given this rich
traditional musical history a new sound.The Wellermen’s history is well-known: originators of the sea shanty trend on TikTok, they’ve
since gone from strength to strength. Their versions of ‘Misty Mountains’, ‘Nancy Mulligan’, and
‘Hoist The Colours’ have racked up billions of views and led them to appearances on shows
like Ant and Dec, Last Week Tonight, The Colbert Show and more.The group have now returned with their new album ‘Northern Sky’. Among much-loved
traditionals such as ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’, ‘Amazing Grace’, and ‘Red Is The Rose’, you will
find more modern songs such as a tribute to Johnny Cash on ‘Hurt’ and a lively version of ‘The
Nights’. The band also present originals ‘Northern Sky’ - inspired by maritime life in the
Hebrides in the 18th century, and the humorous ‘Tall Tales’ - a one-upmanship of the telling of
wild sea adventures.
