New Acts this Faire Season

[philpot]

Are there any "New" acts at the faire this year?

Lets hear some reviews !!!

[Norberto]

Are there any "New" acts at the faire this year?

Lets hear some reviews !!!

Philpot, I know you speak of the 2007 season here, but I did not notice any "new acts".

I am curious about this upcoming 2008 season. I was on their website earlier today and did not notice anything new yet.

[Sir Martin]

This is just speculation, but if we are going to see some new performers this year, it will probably be on some of the smaller stages.

Iris & Rose and Christoph the Insultor will most likely be back at the Sea Devil.

The Washing Well Wenches have not updated their web site, but they will most likely be returning to the Castle Stage. Silvia, as far as I know, will be back with Shunyata Bellydance on the same stage. They have had visiting acts perform there in the past also.

Sound and Fury are scheduled to return to The Odeon this fall. Not sure about Arsene, but since his performances were mostly standing room only, it makes sense that he will be back. Great show if any of you haven't seen him.

Ded Bob will no doubt return, and will probably be at The Globe (if Arsene is not here this year, Ded Bob will most likely return to the Odeon). Does anyone know the Other Brothers home page? I found their MySpace page and did not see a schedule. Seems likely they would return also.

Gypsy Dance Theatre is a long time staple at The Agora, so expect them back. I would also think that Sholo will be returning since he has performed in one capacity or another for at least 20 - 25 years at TRF.

[Sir Martin]

OK ... I just got confirmation that Arsene will be returning to TRF this season. Considering the crowds he draws, he will probably be performing at The Odeon again.

[Norberto]

OK ... I just got confirmation that Arsene will be returning to TRF this season. Considering the crowds he draws, he will probably be performing at The Odeon again.

Oh good. It's always nice to see his show. I'm happy to hear he's coming.

Good news indeed. Thanks.

[Sir Martin]

As many of you know, E-Muzeki disbanded several months ago. One of the groups formed from the former members is Wine & Alchemy. W&A is made of of mostly E-Muzeki members (Jenny is not among them). Wine & Alchemy have announced that they will be performing at TRF this season (probably on the Dove Meadow Stage). Catch them if you can ... they should put on a great show replete with wonderful music and dancing.

[Norberto]

As many of you know, E-Muzeki disbanded several months ago. One of the groups formed from the former members is Wine & Alchemy. W&A is made of of mostly E-Muzeki members (Jenny is not among them). Wine & Alchemy have announced that they will be performing at TRF this season (probably on the Dove Meadow Stage). Catch them if you can ... they should put on a great show replete with wonderful music and dancing.

Yes, I had heard the news some time back about Muzeki going their separate ways. Too bad, but this is news to me. I will have to look out for W&A this season.

I have noticed on certain auction sites that some people in the Houston area have posted messages with regards to purchasing any E-Muzeki CD's.

[philpot]

I thought of new “act” that could be done at the Faire.

Kind of like a “ Renaissance 101" for newbie’s

But do it in a Iris and Rose context . . .

[Sir Martin]

I thought of new “act” that could be done at the Faire.

Kind of like a “ Renaissance 101" for newbie’s

But do it in a Iris and Rose context . . .

I think something like this could work. One issue might be that bawdy acts need to have a little bit of a buffer from the crowds. It is always good for Iris & Rose, as well as Chrisoph and other PG-13 entertainers to warn the crowds that the show that is about to begin is adult oriented (Sound and Fury gives adequate warning also). At the Sea Devil, the hidden speakers are aimed back towards the crowd, so passersby on the cobblestone path do not hear all of the show. This could possibly be done at the Arborhause (German Beer Garden) or The Falconer's Inn (if the speakers were oriented properly). The Leek & Daffodil is too open to lane traffic and the POW pub is too small to accomodate something like this.

[celticcherub]

I like the way you think philpot ..... you gonna do it?

[philpot]

Might not be a good idea for me to do this one, might be my last faire. See I am one of those types that believe there are two types of people that should come to the faire.

The type that want to have a good day of eating drinking and watching shows with or without children, and those of us that spend several hundred dollars on garb to come and be a part of the festival, (and eating drinking and watching the shows).

The folks that come thinking it is a “dress up” day that are in the gorilla suits, the bad Goth costumes, etc, to me make a mockery of what the faire is all about.

If I did the show I would do it near the old water wheel area, and those folks that I just spoke of would need a trip over and the beheading station.

But alas, paid guests are paid guests . . .

[Sir Martin]

I understand your sentiments, Philpot. I've seen some really goofy costumes at TRF, and some of them, IMHO, do not belong at faire. If someone has a clever story (like the stormtrooper someone mentioned that states he was displaced through a tear in the space-time continuum), they are at least trying to make with a plausible, although highly improbable, reason to party with the rennies.

The gorilla I saw last season I will never understand. :confused:

Of course, on All Hallows weekend anything goes, but for most of the other weekends it is nice to see people in historical and fantasy ren/medieval garb. Once again, IMHO.

[philpot]

Yea, the Storm Tropper had a kilt on last year . . .

[Nunyafb]

Yea, the Storm Tropper had a kilt on last year . . .

LOL!! I wish I could have seen that. I guess at least he was trying to fit in.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

LOL!! I wish I could have seen that. I guess at least he was trying to fit in.

Aye, but he can never wear it properly if he's wearing armor under the kilt, if you see what I mean.

[Norberto]

Yea, the Storm Tropper had a kilt on last year . . .

That's just wrong!!!

[celticcherub]

Now I know I like the way you think! There is never a shortage of strange...

I was going to continue that statement, but I believe that says it! I guess I am set in my ways. I really want to make true ren garb for all the poor misguided souls.

[Nunyafb]

Aye, but he can never wear it properly if he's wearing armor under the kilt, if you see what I mean.

A kilt on a stormtrooper would look weird enough, but going "regimental" as well would be totally bizarre.:D

[LADY LESLEY]

a Kilt On A Stormtrooper Would Look Weird Enough, But Going "regimental" As Well Would Be Totally Bizarre.:d

Oh My My My

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Oh My My My

What? If he's going to wear the bloody kilt then he should bloody well wear it properly.

[Sir Martin]

Don't give those guys any ideas ... next thing you know there will be a Chewbacca in chain maille. :eek:

[LADY LESLEY]

Don't give those guys any ideas ... next thing you know there will be a Chewbacca in chain maille. :eek:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z169/aliascate/chewbacca.jpg

I CAN SEE IT NOW OMG I HOPE NOT

[Asterixgm]

Don't give those guys any ideas ... next thing you know there will be a Chewbacca in chain maille. :eek:

Leia in chainmail=HOT (sexy)....
Chewy in chainmail=Hot (Temperature)...ewwwww

Just my humble opinion..:D

[Nunyafb]

Leia in chainmail=HOT (sexy)....
Chewy in chainmail=Hot (Temperature)...ewwwww

Just my humble opinion..:D

I agree strongly with both of those statements.:D

[Sir Martin]

Thank goodness that we still have more "Leias" than wookies at TRF. :D

[Norberto]

I agree strongly with both of those statements.:D

Here we go again.

A "furry" in chainmail!!!!...... :eek:

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Here we go again.

A "furry" in chainmail!!!!...... :eek:

Leave it to you to define a brand new fetish. :p

[Norberto]

Leave it to you to define a brand new fetish. :p

You're welcome!!! :D

[Nunyafb]

I'd much rather see Leia in chainmail than see (and smell) Chewie in it.:D

[Norberto]

I'd much rather see Leia in chainmail than see (and smell) Chewie in it.:D

What about smell Leia??? You forgot that. :D

[Nunyafb]

What about smell Leia??? You forgot that. :D

I'll bet she would smell better than a hot and sweaty furry in a Chewbacca suit.:)

[Rapier Half-Wit]

I'll bet she would smell better than a hot and sweaty furry in a Chewbacca suit.:)

I am undecided as to whether or not I should try to warn you guys that this conversation may be going in the wrong direction. What to do, what to do...

[philpot]

Ya think ?

[Nunyafb]

I am undecided as to whether or not I should try to warn you guys that this conversation may be going in the wrong direction. What to do, what to do...

Hey, I'm done on the Chewbacca topic.

(unless someone posts a comment that I can't help but respond to)

[Sir Martin]

Well ... as for the original post - perhaps we'll have more to talk about soon when the entertainment schedule is released. I'm hoping for a big surprise, but even if that doesn't happen, we will undoubtedly have a few new acts and certainly some new TRF performers to discuss.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Hey, I'm done on the Chewbacca topic.

(unless someone posts a comment that I can't help but respond to)

Anything I post in reference to the suject at hand is likely to get my post deleted and also get me banned. As it is, I've had to retype this post 4 times already.

[Norberto]

Hey, I'm done on the Chewbacca topic.

(unless someone posts a comment that I can't help but respond to)

I don't think Chewbacca was entirely the problem here.... ;)

I also chose not to comment on your original post. LOL!

[Nunyafb]

I don't think Chewbacca was entirely the problem here.... ;)

I also chose not to comment on your original post. LOL!

Yeah, I guess I can see where my comment might get misconstrued and send the topic into a dark direction, but there was not one single dirty thought in my head when I posted it.

Did it take any willpower on your part not to reply?:D

[Norberto]

Yeah, I guess I can see where my comment might get misconstrued and send the topic into a dark direction, but there was not one single dirty thought in my head when I posted it.

Did it take any willpower on your part not to reply?:D

Not in the least....... ;)

[Nunyafb]

Not in the least....... ;)

You have a strong constitution buddy.;)

[Norberto]

You have a strong constitution buddy.;)

Well, that's what they say...... :D

[Nunyafb]

Well, that's what they say...... :D

It takes a strong constitution sometimes around here.:D

[Rapier Half-Wit]

It takes a strong constitution sometimes around here.:D

Not really. We have to keep it tame or be banned. It's really really easy for some of us to slip and just be ourselves, but we have to be careful of the small children and mundanes. They seem to scar so easily. :rolleyes:

[Nunyafb]

Not really. We have to keep it tame or be banned. It's really really easy for some of us to slip and just be ourselves, but we have to be careful of the small children and mundanes. They seem to scar so easily. :rolleyes:

Yeah, I agree 100%. It's all about censoring yourself when necessary.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Yeah, I agree 100%. It's all about censoring yourself when necessary.

Yeah, like when you're awake or in the presense of others. Why can't they just grow some skin over that heart on thir sleeves. I don't get it.

[Norberto]

Yeah, I agree 100%. It's all about censoring yourself when necessary.

I couldn't agree more.

[Dakiel]

Same here, Faire is about letting loose, but if you let it all out then the mess is not fun to clean up