Capt’n. Black’s Sea Dogges Release first CD

Capt’n. Black’s Sea Dogges have released their first CD. The self-titled work features sixteen songs, nine originals and seven traditionals. A variety of instruments including guitar, mandolin, bodhran, and Native American drums combine with tight harmonies to create a unique new pirate…ahem…privateer listening experience.
Check them out at http://cdbaby.com/cd/cbseadogges. Also, please take a look at them at: http://www.maritimeheritage.net/ where they are this week’s featured performer. Also, please visit their homepage: www.seadogsmusic.com.

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LARPD to partner with Renaissance Productions on Scottish Games

LIVERMORE, Calif. ─ The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is gearing up for the sixth annual Livermore Scottish Games and Celtic Celebration, coming up in spring 2009. This time around, the District is partnering with event producer Renaissance Productions to design, market and bring to life the 2009 Scottish Games.

Patrons to the event will see an array of new offerings and excitement as LARPD and Renaissance Productions plan to extend the levels of entertainment diversity and interactive experiences to the show. Family-friendly events and Scottish activities will highlight next year’s event. Attendees will enjoy bagpipe bands, Celtic rock bands, drumming, fiddling, highland dancing, Olympic-style competitions and kids’ games. There will be genealogy and clan tents and plenty of Scottish merchandise and food.

A new “Calling of the Clans” ceremony will introduce and honor all the Scottish clans in attendance for the weekend. Historically, the Calling of the Clans was a gathering of clans in preparation for battle, unifying all the clans as one.

In a nod to their original incarnation centuries ago, modern Scottish Highland Games will revolve around athletic and sports competitions. Heavy athletic events such as the caber toss, weight toss and impressive displays of strength and skill will draw in visitors, who will be able to try their hand in the competitions. Numerous historical re-enactment groups offering a glimpse into the past will educate patrons on the history of the times.

LARPD selected Renaissance Productions for the team’s knowledge of event production and marketing experience. Renaissance Productions runs successful events throughout the West Coast and consults on events of all genres around the country.

“We’re very excited to be a part of the upcoming Livermore Scottish Games and Celtic Celebration,” said Marti Miernik, Vice President and Co-Producer of Renaissance Productions. “We are thrilled to partner with the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District and are focused on engaging the local community to help grow this phenomenal event. We are looking forward to crafting this celebration of Scottish heritage for the people of Livermore and the Bay Area.”

“With the great response we’ve received from the attending public over the last few years, we’re excited to work with Renaissance Productions to help expand our offerings and outreach,” said Katrina Hole, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator for LARPD. “Their established track record of successful events and growth is directly in line with our hopes for establishing this event as one that will be on the area calendar for years to come.”

The Sixth Annual Livermore Scottish Games and Celtic Celebration will be held on May 16 and 17, 2009, at Robertson Park, 3200 Robertson Park Road, Livermore. For more information, please visit www.larpd.dst.ca.us or www.livermoregames.com.

Open Auditions, Utah Renaissance Faire

Date: Saturday October 25, 2008
Time: 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
Location:

Weber County Library-Southwest Branch
1950 W. 4800 S.
Roy, Utah 84067

Auditorium- through main library left through glass doors just before the children’s section

Compensation: Tips and the smiles we bring to the people we perform for. Festival experience for resume.

Purpose:

Guild of Saint Winifred’s is holding auditions for the 2009 Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire. Saint Winifred’s is a Renaissance/ Medieval Reenactment Group. Our members have performed in the streets at the Utah Renaissance Festival and at the Lavender festival. We also have been invited to book release parties. Our group is about interacting with the customers.

Dates of the 2009 Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire are May 8,9,10 and 15,16,17.

We are looking for singers, musicians, dancers, acrobats, jugglers, and people to portray nobles, peasants, fantasy characters, court jesters, middle class merchants, mongers, etc. No previous acting experience needed, but helpful. We will be holding free workshops on costuming, language, and interaction.

If under age 18, must have a guardian or appointed faire guardian with you at all times during workshops and while on the faire site.

For further information please contact:
Wendy Abel
Entertainment Director of Street Cast
Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire
cell: (951)306-8399
email: theabelmom@msn.com

Celtic Folk ‘n’ Beat from Germany: The Aberlours

I first heard the Aberlours in Germany when they played a Renaissance evening in a castle in Glauchau. They are a 5 piece band that plays electric Celtic type music, a la Silly Wizard, with guitars, flute, fiddle, bass and drums. They sing in English and German, and are named after a Scottish brand of scotch whiskey. They have a huge amount of talent, and have recently played with Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull fame).

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Feargal O’Bearra: A new Irish artist

One of the new artists I am listening to right now is Feargal O’Bearra, of Galway, Rep. of Ireland.

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The 7th Annual Renaissance Symposium

Will be held at the Doubletree hotel and Modesto Convention center in Modesto, CA, on February 6th-8th, 2009.

It’s time to come together to learn from each other and share ideas to help make for a better Renaissance Faire experience. To be held at the Modesto Doubletree on February 23rd and 24th, a weekend long workshop & symposium geared toward faire participants, vendors, and playtrons. Basically it’s for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge about history, performance, vending, production, and more.

This year we’d like to have panels with a good number of the vendor and guild/theatrical coordinators (one session for each), so the guilds and vendors can hear what’s being looked for in the upcoming season in one go. There will also be vendor and guild coordinator roundtables this time on friday night to help kick off the weekend.

The website can be found at www.rensymposium.com

The kick-off event for the Avery Renaissance Festival, scheduled for October 4-5 2008, has been officially postponed.

So the original press reports proved to have had the final word, as Avery Faire has been put off for this year. Look for Washington to have another great new faire on it’s lineup for the 2009 season. The following is from their website at http://www.averyrenaissancefestival.com

The kick-off event for the Avery Renaissance Festival, scheduled for October 4-5 2008, has been officially postponed.

A number of final details with Mason County concerning the Festival are still in flux at this time, and rather than wait until the last minute, we think it best to postpone this years’ event and focus on our 2009 plans while these details are worked out.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to all the hundreds of people that have been so supportive of our efforts! Your encouragement and enthusiasm are very much appreciated! We will be moving forward with future events and have high expectations!

An official press release on the postponement will be issued shortly.

Thanks for your patience and understanding!

This Weekend of Serendipity Haven Canceled (TX)

We wish our friends in TX all the best as they brace for the immanent arrival of hurricane Ike (for full weather tracking on the storm, click here). Here’s the blurb from Serendipity’s owners via an email:

Greetings all,

  After due consideration for the safety of all involved we have decided to close the gates for this weekend and reopen on the following weekend for the Pirate Invasion. I apologize about the situation and hope that we are not putting anyone out but the forecast for this area keeps getting worse and we are not willing to risk lives at this stage.

  There has been a question about if we should push over onto the weekend of the 27th and 28th to make up the weekend but we wanted to get opinions on that as I know that several of our vendors and entertainers are booked for Middle Faire and some need the week off to prep for TRF.

   We will be on site all week putting things into sheltered areas and if you are able to come out and take care of your space let us know if not we will endeavor to take it down with your permission and store it for you but I need you to let me know if your not going to be able to make it so we can address your area.

  Once again I apologize for this series of unfortunate events but if you love that movie as much as I do then you know that they can be the start of something wonderful.

Till next we meet be safe and keep me updated on your situations.

Always and Forever,

Alyria Stargazer

Moon)Dawg
Mage of the Majick Box
Keeper of the Pygmypony
Wizard to the Kingdom of Onondaga

EVENT PERMITS FOR AVERY PROPERTY DENIED

Well, coming on the heels of our article yesterday about Swooping on someone else’s misfortunes, it would seem that Karma has come back around again. The Avery Renaissance Festival which was to be held next month has had it’s permits denied. Here’s the full article from the Mason County Daily News:

By Dedrick Allan 09/10/2008

The Mason County Commission has denied permits for two events planned for the property off Highway 3 near the north end of Oakland Bay known as the Avery Township. In 2007, the County Commission approved a rezone to Rural Tourist Campground but on Tuesday, they denied event permits for the Avery Renaissance and Fantasy Faire and for the Extreme Sports Festival. Both denials were based on recommendations from the County’s Department of Community Development. The Department determined the Renaissance Faire was not part of a facility that would be an allowed use and the project did not meet the standards for emergency services or State Highway access. Staff determined that the Extreme Sports Festival is not an activity listed as an outright approved use under the zoning and would require a Special Use permit. The Festival also does not meet the standards for emergency or State Highway access. The property’s owner, Gregg Paisley, told the Commissioners that this denial doesn’t make sense because he already has the zoning that allows these events. He also said he has met all the conditions required under Mason County Code Section 5.12 in order to hold the events. The Commissioners disagreed with Paisley saying both events require facilities that are currently not in place and that safety is their top priority especially when it comes to traffic on Highway 3. The transportation plan for these events was not adequate in the eyes of the Mason County Commissioners. Also, permits are still needed even if a property has the proper zoning. The denials were approved unanimously.

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So nice to have found this site.Blessings to all…MA

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