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His rules: ‘No necktie, no meetings.’ But he’ll play you a chantey, and maybe rouse you to sing. Working Artist ColumnBy Cate McQuaid, Globe correspondent. Updated December 2, 2025. David Coffin, the master of ceremonies at Midwinter Revels since 1990 with a baritone-treble concertina at his home studio in Gloucester. JESSICA RINALDI/GLOBE STAFF GLOUCESTER– “I have three rules in life,” said...