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The Bilge Pumps made our first appearance in Arkansas in 2024 as we helped debut the inaugural RENTOPIA Renaissance Faire.
The July weather did us no favors though as the heat was out in force, keeping the audience seeking shade and water.
We also were down a couple members as Sharkbait and Black Pearl were unable to make the trip.
The 5 of us left made sure to leave an impression on the locals, though, as we became the most popular pirate band in the Ozarks... or at least in that small section of the Ozarks... for a couple hours.
The Bilge Pumps were two members short for Rentopia, causing Maroon the Shantyman to look for guidance from the stars... which he could not see.
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Ruby Pearl the Quartermaster was forced to pick up the slack with some guitar playing.
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Splice the Rigger pulls double duty singing and dancing on "Ten Thousand Miles Away"
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Maroon brings in the audience assist on "Spanish Ladies", since this generation knows the words better than he does.
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Fanny the Flagmaker keeps a close eye on that kid so near the tip chest.
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With Black Pearl missing, Ruby Pearl also steps up on the drums. Sounds like way too much work.
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Can you tell there was a lack of seating and shade in front of the stage?
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Splice and John Crow the Cook wrestle with the "new and improved" Pat Murphy on "The Night Pat Murphy Died".
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John Crow shows off his dingaling to the world.
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Video
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| Blow Ye Winds |
| Wishing the winds WOULD blow on a hot day in Arkansas. |
| Uploaded: Feb 06 2026     1920 X 1080    2:18 min.    |
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| Pirating the Seas |
| Showing the "real" experiences of being a pirate. |
| Uploaded: Feb 06 2026     1920 X 1080    3:30 min.    |
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| Grey Funnel Line |
| Taking advantage of the heat to lull the audience to sleep. |
| Uploaded: Feb 06 2026     1920 X 1080    3:56 min.    |
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| The Flying Cloud |
| Pulling out a song from the early years... by request. |
| Uploaded: Feb 06 2026     1920 X 1080    5:01 min.    |
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Go back to Past Landings page
or on to more pictures of The Bilge Pumps jaunts from 2024!!
| Pirates on the Prairie XI | Guthrie Renaissance Festival | Medieval Fair of Norman | RENTOPIA Renaissance Faire | | OKC Ren & Scots Fest | Dickens on the Strand |
For booking information contact Craig Lutke at: 214-415-9563 or by e-mail at
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