Thursdays Aboard ARGIA: Sea Music with Geoff Kaufman
Thursdays Aboard ARGIA: Sea Music with Geoff Kaufman brings traditional sea music and maritime storytelling onto the water aboard ARGIA for a uniquely coastal live music experience in Mystic. Guests sail through the harbor and surrounding waters while enjoying performances by Geoff Kaufman, longtime former Foreman of Interpretive Music Programs at Mystic Seaport Museum and director of the museum’s renowned Sea Music Festival.
Known throughout the maritime folk music world, Kaufman specializes in sea chanteys, sailor ballads, and traditional music connected to working life on the water. His performances blend music, storytelling, humor, and historical context into an atmosphere that feels deeply tied to New England’s seafaring history. Hearing these songs aboard a traditional sailing vessel adds an authenticity that turns the evening into something closer to a living maritime tradition than a standard concert.
Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic basket and a bottle of wine, helping create a relaxed sunset atmosphere while the schooner moves through the Mystic area under sail. The combination of live folk music, ocean air, and historic surroundings makes the experience especially appealing for visitors looking for something quieter and more atmospheric than a typical night out. Booking information is available through the ARGIA website by selecting the appropriate sailing date and time.
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