‘Shanty Man’ Geoff Kaufman, in Concert at the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum, August 1

Rockland’s Sail, Power, and Steam Museum (SPSM) welcomes back folk musician Geoff Kaufman, Gloucester’s “Shanty Man,” Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Kaufman’s music is described as “Acoustic music … with a pinch of salt,” and for the past 28 years, he has been leading audiences to find truth, humor, and beauty in folk music.  Whether singing sailor songs with his quartet, Forebitter; or performing environmental songs onboard the Sloop Clearwater on the Hudson River; or in solo performances in coffeehouses throughout New England; or in festivals in Europe, Geoff has entertained and touched audiences near and far.

Songs of the sea, songs of the earth, songs of the heart and the spirit – all of these are in Kaufman’s musical ditty bag.  Ancient ballads, work songs and songs of love; poignant songs of people in struggle, humous glimpses of human foibles, and insights into history – all of these are to be woven into Geoff’s concerts.

Above all, at the core of Geoff’s performances is his rich tenor voice and his exuberant love of singing which entices audiences to sing along, sharing in the exhilaration of full-throated vocalization if they wish. 

SPSM is proud to again add Geoff Kaufman to their series of concerts in support of museum programming.

Tickets are $25 at the door, and come early – it’s open seating.  

For more information, visit https://sailpowersteammuseum.org, call 207-701-7627 or email sailpowersteammuseum@gmail.com.