Musicians & Dancers

The Adventurers

Join The Adventurers for sea shanties and other piratical songs at the Pub Sing each day at 6pm at the White Hart.

The Adventurers are Matthew Crawford, Alexander Kafarakis, Reed Sigmon.

Photo by Chris Lang

Ballet Theatre of Maryland

Ballet Theatre of Maryland will open its season with at a special performance of The Little Slippers on Labor Day weekend at the Globe 10:30am! www.balletmaryland.org

In Russian and Ukrainian literature, Nikolai Gogol holds an equivalent place as Edgar Allen Poe, specializing in the romantic gothic horror genre; however, unlike Poe, the macabre elements are undercut by elements of humor. Gogol’s writing served as the subject for a variety of musical compositions; in this ballet, we are using Tchaikovsky’s music to present a one act version of “Черевички” or The Little Slippers. Vakula, the blacksmith, loves the prettiest girl in the village, Oksana, but she demands better quality shoes if their courtship should go any further. Vakula falls into despair and stumbles upon a witches’ sabbath happening in the forest. He tussles with the devil (in the form of a large black cat) and ends up landing in St. Petersburg. While in St. Petersburg, Vakula asks Catherine the Great for a pair of slippers and the bemused Tsarina fulfills his request. Vakula goes back to Oksana who greets him with an open heart; she wants him, not the slippers.

Bardy Pardy

NEW this season!
Traditional folk music, comedy, and stories told through song - all wrapped in beautiful 3-part harmony! The singing peasants of Bardy Pardy are sure to delight! 9/3 - 9/5.
www.bardypardy.com

Bayfield Brass

Anthony Valerio, director. Fantastic brass music masterly played. Performing Sundays 9/18- 10/23. www.bayfieldbrass.com

Bon Aire

Bon Aire (Kaitlyn Fowler, Reed Sigmon, Laurie Simonds) performs at the Pub Sing at 6pm at the White Hart Tavern. The group's focus is on traditional English songs- up tempo and ballads.

Photo by Keith Heffner.

Brinjal

Brinjal plays a lively mix of originals and songs from Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Armenia, Israel, the Faerie Kingdom and more. They are accompanied by beautiful and talented belly dancers. At the pubs 8/27 - 9/5.

https://www.bigwhimsy.com/brinjal-world-music.html

The Brocades

Join the Brocades (Judy Streeb, Erin Branigan, and Emily Karol) each day at Pub Sing at the White Hart Tavern at 6pm. This trio specializes in Celtic up tempo songs and beautiful ballads. Photo by Keith Heffner.

Camerata Musica

An energetic acapella madrigal troupe performing in a myriad of languages and styles. Performing 9/17,18.
Beth Hopper, director.

Chaste Treasure

Truly a treasure, but questionably chaste, Chaste Treasure is sure to delight you with their witty improv and tight harmonies. With the shenanigans from this trio of upper class ladies, no two shows are ever the same. (PG-13) At the White Hart and Boar’s Head Taverns, 9/24 - 10/23.
Facebook.com/ChasteTreasure
YouTube.com/ChasteTreasure

Columbina's Touch

Michele G. Schultz

Columbina returns to the Boar’s Head Tavern as a special guest for our Romance Weekend! Join her for a show of saucy comedy and naughty songs. Rated PG. September 3, 4 & 5 only!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063497015401

Vince Conaway

Vince Conaway shares the secrets of early music and his own contemporary journey to its source. Weaving storytelling and melodies, Vince and his hammered dulcimer bring history to life! 10/15- 10/23.

http://www.vinceconaway.com/

Consort Anon

Talia Chicherio, Mary Anne Espenshade, Rachel Isaacson, Eric Schwartz, Cynthia Sutton, Don Sutton, Helen-Jean Talbott. In playing music from the royal courts, towns, and taverns of England and Europe, Consort Anon hopes to provide a Renaissance and medieval musical experience for visitors which would have been familiar to Henry VIII and his courtiers. Members of Consort Anon play recorders, hurdy-gurdy, percussion, guitar, and we just may break into song.
When outside of Revel Grove, Consort Anon works with schools, churches, and art organizations in the Baltimore-Washington corridor. In addition to the Early Music compositions that we perform at the Festival, our repertoire includes Early American music and even a few 21st century pieces. Performing 9/3,4, & 9/17,18.

To contact us, please send an email to osbert16@yahoo.com

The Crimson Pirates

Ahoy there!... The Crimson Pirates are thrilled to make their annual sail to the Maryland Renaissance Festival on Pirate weekend, September 17th & 18th! An acoustic folk band specializing in Celtic and sea shanty repertoire, join them as they sing of lost ships, lost love and spilt beer! Featuring Ann Alford, Robin Flanagan, Chris Leidenfrost and Dan O'Driscoll. Visit us www.crimsonpirates.com

The Crossjacks

NEW this season!
The Crossjacks perform the traditional folk music carried by sailors of yore from the Old World to the New, along with contemporary songs of Old World lineage. They are popular performers at pirate, Renaissance, Celtic, Viking and other festivals. Their self-titled debut album was released in July of 2020. Hailing from various ports of call in East Tennessee, The Crossjacks are Mark Dudek (vocals/guitar), Dawn Cunningham (violin) and Reagan De Busk (flute/mandola/percussion). Performing 9/17-9/18.

www.crossjacks.com

The Dublin 5: Kevin Shook, Jennifer Garman, Ray Murphy, Jim Martin and Gary Hewitt (Shot in KA-Chunk!! Records on Maryland Ave )

Dublin 2

Join Ray Murphy and Jennifer Belle as special guests for our Celtic Celebration weekend. Dublin 5 may be Dublin 2 at the Boars Head Pub that weekend, but you can still expect a high energy, exciting performance!

Dublin 5 has taken the Celtic music scene by storm thanks to an eclectic mix of traditional roots and blazing instrumentals with an amped up rock twist. Their musicianship and show is nothing short of high octane. Their fan base is continually expanding and covers people of all ages from all walks of life. The name Dublin 5 is the region in Ireland where Ray Murphy, lead singer in the band, grew up as a child. Performing September 10th & 11th only.

http://www.dublinfive.com/

Bob and Sue Esty - Harp and Voice

Bob Esty - harp, voice, pennywhistle. Sue Esty- harp, voice, bowed psaltry, drum. Bob and Sue perform Renaissance, Celtic, and folk music on harp, bowed psaltery, drum, voice, and whatever other instrument comes close to hand! Performing 9/10,11; 10/1 - 16.

The Freestylers of Piping

NEW this season!
Inspired by the progressive rock bands and jazz musicians of the 60s and 70s. The Freestylers of Piping aim to create music that reflects these influences with the use of The Great Highland Bagpipe, Percussion, and Bass. Consisting of long time Renaissance faire performers David Duncan and Michael Huebner along with Armando Wood, The Freestylers of Piping are extremely excited to be able to add to the broad musical palette that is Revel Grove. Performing 10/8 - 10/23.

http://www.thefreestylersofpiping.com/

The Hooligans

The band your mama warned you! The Hooligans specialize in Celtic music both rousing and beautiful. Find them in Revel Grove all season - at the White Hart and Boar's Head Tavern! http://hooligansmusic.bandcamp.com/

James of Perry Hall, drummer & percussionist

James Gummer James has been part of the “soundtrack” of the festival since 1997. Visit him online at www.jamesgummer.com

Kristin Rebecca

Kristin's beautiful harp playing is matched by her angelic voice. You can hear her on the pathways of Revel Grove performing music that ranges from dance worthy jigs and reels to haunting ballads www.kristinrebecca.com.

The Langer's Ball

NEW this season!
The Langer’s Ball, the two-piece Irish Folk-punk band, has been writing, touring and performing for over a 15 years. Playing their own brand of traditional drinking songs and original material, their sound is harder-hitting and bigger than you’d expect it ever could be. With a thumping beat and a flurry of notes and harmonies, you’ll dash to refill your drink and cheer for more. 10/15 - 10/23.

www.thelangersball.com

Larksong

Larksong, a band of seven singers specializing in a cappella (unaccompanied) music, was created in 1994. Larksong performs madrigals of the 15-16th Centuries and music from other periods for special occasions, holidays and other major events. They will be performing 9/3,4,5.

https://www.larksongsings.com/

MadWitch

Join MadWitch for a bewitching set of fabulous tunes guaranteed to get your feet tapping and your body moving. MadWitch is Ellie Cattle, James Gummer, Donna Korn, and Edie MacKay. 3:45pm at the White Hart Tavern all weekends except 9/10,11.

Music the Gathering

NEW this season!
Music the Gathering is an original, interactive, and energetic folk music comedy show. Inspired by role-playing, tabletop, and video games, Music the Gathering features a band of musicians who tell fantastical stories through a vast repertoire of one-of-a-kind arrangements that feature full harmonies and instrumentals. "Let's Play!" See them all season at the Gatehouse Stage and Boar's Head Tavern. https://www.musicthegathering.com/

Natterjacks

What do you call a band that has two retired Pyrates, a fiddling rockstar, and a nice Irish girl from a nice Irish family? These folk music virtuosos from acclaimed bands The Pyrates Royale, The O’Danny Girls, and the Shamrogues strive to sound more pleasing to the ear than their namesake, a toad that's known for being loud and obnoxious.

Enjoy music from English, Celtic, maritime, and middle eastern traditions. Guitar, violin, hammered dulcimer, concertina, flute, percussion, and a chorus of lush vocal harmonies make for a rich and innovative sound.

You’ll love the Natterjacks, warts and all! Performing: 8/27,28; 9/24,25; 10/1,2.

Playing at White Hart Tavern on 8/27,28; 9/24,25; 10/1,2.

https://www.facebook.com/natterjacksmusic/

North Sea Gas

North Sea Gas are Dave Gilfillan, Grant Simpson and Ronnie (Mac) MacDonald.

North Sea Gas is one of Scotland’s most popular folk bands with great vocals and tremendous three part harmonies. Guitars, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bouzouki, Harmonica, Whistles, Bodhrans, Banjo and good humour are all part of the entertainment. They have received Gold and Silver Disc awards from the Scottish Music Industry Association and regularly have sold out shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and around the world!

They are marking their 40th Anniversary with a new three disc CD with music from the past and some new material. One of our special guests for Celtic Celebration weekend, September 10th & 11th. At the White Hart Tavern.

https://www.northseagas.co.uk/

The O'Danny Girls

They are back! Join Daisy, Ginger and Earl at the Globe for a musical intervention at 5pm on the Globe.
Rated PG.

https://www.facebook.com/odannygirls

O'Danny HOUSE PARTY

Enjoy this musical comedy gumbo of talented musicians....and Daisy... They play tunes that are danceable, and sing songs that are looney. Guaranteed to have you laughing and cringing . . . but in a good way! PG for mature themes, and because it is just too hard to explain to young children. Join the band at 11am at the Boar's Head for rousing holler along songs!

https://www.facebook.com/mdrfhp/

Painted Trillium

Kristin Rebecca - voice, harp, guitar; Susan Meyer - hammered dulcimer, Irish whistle; Rob Meyer - octave mandolin, guitar, bodhran. Painted Trillium performs traditional Celtic songs and tunes plus a few surprises. Find them on the pathways of Revel Grove. www.paintedtrillium.com.

Pipe Organist

Gary Schwartz Renaissance organ music played at 10am & 6:15pm daily at the Lyric Stage. www.musicbythemaster.com

Piper Jones

Piper Jones (EJ Jones), is an award-winning piper and teacher at piping workshops across the USA. Piper Jones plays the best tunes of the past 700 years on both Highland and Renaissance bagpipes, with friends on percussion and bouzouki, creating a beautifully tuneful, danceable show. At the Market Stage and the quickly-becoming-legendary end of day set at 6:15pm at Boars Head Tavern.
www.piperjones.com

Poehemia

Poehemia has been shaped by the hard rocking traditions of Baltimore and the thriving music scene in Glasgow. Since 2012 Poehemia has performed hundreds of high-energy electric and acoustic shows throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. At the Festival Poehemia will perform their traditional Celtic repertoire.
At the White Hart 9/10,11 & 10/8,9.

http://www.poehemia.com/

Pub Sing

Join host Nell Quickly (Stephanie Ichniowski), Mayor Richard Mondes (Cory Jones) and Master of Revels Jack Ripley (Randy Snight) along with the other talented singers and musicians in Revel Grove for an old fashioned Pub Sing! The audience is encouraged to sing along! 6pm at White Hart Tavern.

Renaissance Revelers

The Renaissance Revelers madrigal ensemble performs medieval and renaissance music in the greater Washington DC metro area. The ensemble has performed at the Maryland Renaissance Festival annually since 1987. Performing 9/10,11.

https://therenaissancerevelers.bandcamp.com/music

Revel Grove Dancers

Join Master of the Revels, Jack Ripley, as he leads the movers and shakers of Revel Grove through a stately court dance. Then add a little shake and shimmy for a country romp where skirts twirl, feet fly, and clapping along is strongly encouraged. 10:15am each day at the Maypole (near Guest Services)
Randy Snight, director and choreographer.

The Rogues

Founded in Houston in 1994, The Rogues created a new genre of Celtic music with exceptionally well-played pipes and driving percussion and have become award-winning international artists. From Scottish Highland games to performing with a symphony orchestra, The Rogues deliver a commanding performance. Don't miss them on Celtic Celebration weekend, September 10th & 11th at the Market Stage.

https://www.facebook.com/therogues.us

Seraphim

Seraphim delights Washington area audiences with warmly blended harmonies, a variety of repertoires, authentic dances, and audience involvement. Their shows instruct audiences about the historical periods in which their music is set, in the context of a group of ladies gossiping about their lives and loves. In addition to their Renaissance music, Seraphim performs outside of the festival with programs of music from various time periods and also holiday songs. Performing 10/15,16.

http://seraphimquartet.org/

Ship Shape

NEW this season!
Ship Shape is a music and comedy group newly ashore and looking to entertain any landlubber looking for a laugh! They specialize in sea shanties, tight harmonies, and nautical (sometimes naughty!) humor. Join them for a shipload of fun! September 17th & 18th.
Photo by Evan Hoffman.

Anna Tam

NEW solo show this season!
Shortlisted as ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ by Fatea Magazine in 2020 & 2021, for her solo work and her group ‘Wilde Roses’, Anna gives traditional British songs her own loving personal twist, performing on folk and historical instruments such as nyckelharpa, viola da gamba and hurdy gurdy. A former ‘Mediaeval Baebe’, she sings with ‘striking vocals’ Songlines Magazine and brings a Celtic set in English and Scottish Gaelic to Maryland this summer as well as her new album ‘Hatching Hares’. 'The string playing is of another dimension... Anna Tam is a find’ -Irish Music Magazine. Performing 9/10 - 9/11. Show times: 10:30am at the Globe; 12:30pm & 3:45pm at Gatehouse Stage.

www.annatam.co.uk

Tower Green

Tower Green is a high energy folk ensemble playing instrumental and vocal music from the Medieval and Renaissance eras. They breathe modern life into amazing period music that transports listeners to a timeless space. Tower Green specializes in music from the 13th - 16th centuries played on modern and period instruments including recorders, hurdy gurdy, and percussion. 10/1 - 10/2 at Gatehouse Stage.

https://www.towergreenband.com/

The Weyward Sisters

Let Arabella (Marissa Chaffee), Lilith (Anabel Milton), and Constance (Kaitlyn Fowler) cast a spell on you! Join the Weyward Sisters for music both lovely and haunting. 5:15pm at the Cottage Stage. They also appear at Pub Sing at 6pm at the White Hart Tavern.

Photo by Kevin Hedgecock.

Wolgemut - Early Music for Modern Minds!

Wolgemut (sounds like “Volga-moot), an ancient Germanic word which simply means “to be in a good mood”, is both the name as well as the goal of this high-energy early music troupe. The band, under the leadership of artistic director Michael Gartner, delivers a joyful, raucous show that makes early music fresh and exciting. Performing 8/27 - 9/25 at the Blackfriar's Theatre!

https://www.facebook.com/wolgemut/