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Entertainers

Merry Mischief

Merry Mischief

Once upon a time there were two minstrels. One damsel fair of voice and full of spirit, and one dashing, strong (hey, odor isn't everything!) fellow who met through the fates and spun an acoustic act called "Merry Mischief"! (Which pretty much describes what we do....)

The Harper and the Minstrel

The Harper and the Minstrel

"Celtic Harps, Flutes, Recorders, Pennywhistle, Bowed Psaltery, Guitar and beautiful vocal harmonies will transport you to another place and time!"

The Harper and the Minstrel are the husband and wife team of Jay and Abby Michaels. They have been performing Celtic and Renaissance music together since 2002. Jay plays the both the nylon and wire-strung Celtic Harps, Guitar and he sings. Abby sings, plays Flutes, Recorders, Pennywhistles, Guitar, Harp and Bowed Psaltery. Together they perform traditional and popular music from the Celtic lands and beyond, Renaissance, Baroque and Folk tunes and original compositions. Their song list leans towards gentle aires and ballads with an occasional jig or reel.

Harper and Minstrel

Bardic Circle

Bardic Circle
The Isles Bardic Circle consists of local singers, musicians, and other creative folk that come together monthly to share tall tales, good times and great music.
Academy of Knightly Arts

Academy of Knightly Arts

Academy
The Academy of Knightly Arts is a collective of individuals in New England who are interested in Medieval Martial Arts, or Western Martial Arts (wma) as they are widely known. They are not only interested in recreating medieval combat from period treatis, modern translations and interpretations, but also applying it in free sparring which they feel is important in order to internalise the art.

They'll be holding a live steel contest in the center ring to determine which of the warriors is the master of medieval combat.

Myschyffe Managed

Myschyffe Managed

Myschyffe Managed is a New Hampshire-based a capella group specializing in medieval and renaissance madrigals. This motley crew was formed by a small herd of "Ren Rats" with a tenuous grasp on reality who also love to sing. The members feel that a bit of authentic period music adds to the overall ambiance of the various renaissance faires gracing our locale, and our audiences seem to agree. Our material is drawn primarily from the madrigal masters of old from Italy, England, Spain, and France. Our goal is to recreate a small part of the musical past for the entertainment and appreciation of the public. We can, however, easily change from the serious music to the, shall we say, traditional songs of drunkenness and debauchery as sung by lords, wenches, and pirates the world over.

Diabolis in Musica

Diabolis in Musica

In the 6th century, Pope Gregory I outlawed certain musical harmonies. These harmonies he declared were "diabolis in musica," or "the devil's music." It was... the Rock & Roll of the Dark Ages! Inspired by these high-energy folk and dance tunes , Diabolis In Musica blends medieval melodies and instrumentation with modern and international flavors, resulting in a uniquely timeless sound. The group's repetoire is multi-cultural, drawing from ancient tunes from all countries in Europe and the middle east. We play a variety of authentic medieval instruments including rauschpfiefes, shawm, hurdy-gurdy, bagpipe and a dozen different hand-drums. Our boisterous sound is the sound of celebrations from centuries past. Come rock and roll with Diabolis in Musica. We're going to party like it's 1399!

Buzzard Bay Buccaneers

Buzzard Bay

Avast! We be the Buzzards Bay Buccaneers and mind ye, we be no ordinary pirates. Our treasure is the tunes we've plundered from the sandy shores of Morocco to the rocky coast of Erin's green isle. Unlike other buccaneers, we don't guard our treasure with a blunderbuss ...we freely share it for all to enjoy! So come listen, sing along, or dance...'tis more fun than fighting the Spanish Armada!

Granny Gruesome

Granny Gruesome

Granny Gruesome doesn't know she is a zombie, poor thing, and wonders why her ears and junk keep falling off. The stories she tells and sings are funny rather than scary... but... *WARNING* ...they have a definite ewwwww factor.

 

Bonnie Lord Talon

Bonnie Lord Talon

The Sovereign Collective

Sovereign
The Sovereign Collective is a 13-member professional movement arts and social action collective dedicated to sovereignty of the human body. Rather than perceive the body as an obstacle to spiritual or intellectual progress, a tool to be mastered and punitively controlled, or an instrument of abusive escapism, members of Sovereign hope to inspire society to realize the body as an inherently intelligent life companion worthy of honor, attentiveness, and engagement. Sovereign dialogues the rich dance traditions of North Africa and the Arab World with the best experimental music the international scene has to offer...never a dull moment!
Green Lady

The Green Lady

Jenna Greene, “The Greene Lady”, is a Celtic singer-songwriter, a weaver of myth and magic. Her songs are inspired by the essence of ancient lore: the quest to follow one’s own dreams and a child-like wonder toward life. Jenna has traveled all over New England and beyond, singing her own songs as well as haunting Celtic favorites. Her performances celebrate the beauty of nature, mythology, and where these two entwine. Jenna’s debut album Crossroads is a collection of 14 original songs which explore hope and healing, dreams, faerie lore and legends of old. She will soon be releasing her second album Wild Earth Child.

The Graces

The Graces

The Graces are a bawdy renaissance themed wench group. Their high energy performances at King Richard's Faire in 2007, Winslowshire Renaissance Faire in 2009, and various other venues have brought amusement to both men and women alike. Come join us for a merry, and most importantly a BAWDY good time, beautiful women, music, and fun! What more could you want?

The Harlettes

The Harlettes

The Harlettes are four musical wenches, all cousins. they travel tavern to tavern endulging men and women alike in bawdy songs and pretty faces!

The Graces

Billy Boston

From stage to film, from family festivals to circus sideshows, Billy Boston (aka Will Hunter) is an all round Entertainer. He is an Actor, Magician, Comic, and Voiceover Artist. When not charming and amazing people around New England and beyond, Will is a full time Special Educator and enjoys spending time with his wife, Anne Walsh a writer from Providence, RI. He likes reading and dreaming.

The Graces

The Magic of Daniel Greenwolf

Magic! Comedy! Possible Death! Bardic Magician Daniel Greenwolf has been entertaining renaissance faire audiences across the Northeast for over a decade. See why this unique performer was voted the Best Solo Non-Musical Act by the Renaissance Festival Podcast and Renaissance Magazine in 2009.

Vaulters

Renaissance Farm Vaulters

Vaulting is the art of dance and gymnastics on the back of a moving horse. It originated from the Greek and Roman times as a form of warfare. The soldiers would have to outwit and out-maneuver their opponent with different gymnastic movements. Over time, as weapons came into existence, Vaulting remained important to the soldiers for conditioning and battle readiness. Up until the 1920s vaulting performances were included in the Olympics and may be added back in the future.Vaulting promotes self-esteem, teamwork, self-confidence, coordination, balance and poise. The Vaulting horse has to be strong, steady, obedient, and sound with an extraordinary kind temperament. The Mist of Avalon, "Avalon" is an 8 year old Belgian draft horse. The Belgium Horse also known as the Brabant is a large, beautiful animal whose history dates back to Medieval times when the were used to carry the knights in to battle. The Belgium horse is viewed as a status symbol of power and wealth-- literally the definition of the horse portrayed in the "knight in shining amour" saying. Renaissance Farm is located in Wilton, NH. The farm's students enjoy training as Vaulters, Riders and Archers."

Vaulters

Rufus the Mud Beggar:

"For over ten years, whether by himself, or as part of "The Great Unwashed", Rufus has been entertaining faire patrons throughout New England and even Canada. Rufus will be wandering about the shire all day; throw some money in his bowl and he'll play you a song. (Of course, if you don't give him any money, he'll probably play anyway. He's not proud). Or, give him a hug for luck...it brings him luck anyways!"

Circus Folk

Morgana & James:

"James Perry Hartman and Morgana Rhalina Smith are a clowning couple versed in various circus skills. They are chiefly affiliated with Hampshire College's Circus Folk Unite! in Amherst, Massachusetts. Silver Kingdom Renaissance Faire will be the first faire at which they will perform. They look forward to moving through the crowd on stilts, interacting with fairegoers, and teaching children young and old the refined art of juggling!"