Need more music if you’re driving up for War Week? Gideon ap Stephen has a new Knowne World Bardcast out, “Reflections on War,” and it features another track from Hidden Gold. I’m honored to share space alongside the likes of Heather Dale, Ken Theriot, Lorelei Skye, Aneleda Falconbridge, Michael Alewright, and Garraed Galbraith. It’s up on iTunes and other podcast downloading spots. Check it out!
Category: Pennsic
If you’re at Pennsic and happen to read this before next Sunday, note that the performer listings in the printed site book have numerous errors, despite Lorelei’s best efforts. All other sources (online, kingdom publications, the Independent) are correct to the best of our knowledge.
My concert is going to be Sunday 6 to 7, but is listed in the book as 6:30 to 7, so people going from the book will miss the first half.
For those of you heading to The Pennsic War, know that you can find Hidden Gold for purchase at Camelot Treasures (Merchant Booth 30) or Master Kenhelm (Booth 95).
Remember, all proceeds will be donated to early intervention programs for children with special needs. See you there!
If you’re coming to Pennsic and you’re interested in bardic activities, you probably already know about the Bards by Day/Bards by Night listing. But just in case, here is a comprehensive online list compiled by the diligent Lorelei Skye, our Dean of Performing Arts this war.
Returning home from a week in Boston, the focus is of course going to be on Pennsic prep. It will be a busy one for me (especially since I have an album to promote, and a worthy cause to raise money for). You can buy the CD from Camelot Treasures or Master Kenhelm’s shop, and I should have copies on me if you bump into me first.
Places you will be able to find me if you want to:
If you are an SCA bardic performer and will be attending the Pennsic War this summer, we want you to consider performing in the Pennsic Bardic Arts Exhibition on Monday, August 3, between 2 and 5 pm! To apply to perform, just fill out the Performer Request Form here. Hope to see you there!
As folks get ready for Pennsic, a reminder: There is a tradition, originating from Calontir, to let entertainers know they are welcome at your camp! All you need to do is… Mug Your Gate!
So I finally got around to uploading videos of my performance at my debut Pennsic concert last year. (Better late than never, right?) Enjoy your weekend.
[UPDATE August 2015: Too many playlists. I’ve consolidated all the Pennsic performances into one playlist.]
Took a while, I know. But it’s time for the final part of my 3-part reflections from last month’s Pennsic War.
So: “Ain’t We Sexy?” The great thing about Pennsic, as an extension of the SCA in general, is that, like other large-scale events, it showcases collaboration and teamwork, because it requires so much of it for anything to happen. My personal theme this Pennsic, I came to realize, was “belonging”, and I got to experience belonging. I got to see close-at-hand, and participate in, more of the making-it-happen than I ever have before this war. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunities to learn from and help to whatever degree all these amazing groups of people.
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Pennsic 43, part 2: Look at You!
Time for the second of my 3-part reflections on this Pennsic War: The individuals who earned my admiration and who I wish to praise and honor. There are many, and this is a small sampling of those I remember best. In some cases I may not remember full Scadian names, and I beg your indulgence. In the interest of not slighting anyone, I will omit titles and trust no one takes offense.
Drake Oranwood 