Musicians & Dancers

Ballet Theatre of Maryland

Ballet Theatre of Maryland will open its season with a revival of Dracula, the classic tale that has been seducing audiences for generations. This exciting restaging pays tribute to choreographer and Founding Artistic Director Edward Stewart. The dark tale of Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire lives on through Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s blend of sensuous dancing and gripping theatrical performance. See a selection from Dracula at a special performance Labor Day weekend only at the Globe 10:30am! www.balletmaryland.org

Bayfield Brass

Anthony Valerio, director. Fantastic brass music masterly played. Performing August 28th & 29th and Sundays in October. www.bayfieldbrass.com

Bon Aire

Bon Aire (Kaitlyn Fowler, Reed Sigmon, Laurie Simonds) performs daily at the Pub Sing at 6:15pm 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 Gatehouse Stage and Boar’s Head Tavern. 8/28, 29 and 9/11, 12.

http://www.ninaamaya.com

The Brocades

Join the Brocades (Judy Streeb, Erin Branigan, and Emily Karol) each day at Pub Sing at the White Hart Tavern at 6:15pm. 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 on the Gatehouse Stage September 18th & 19th.
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 Boar’s Head Tavern, weekends August 28th to September 12th.

www.chastetreasure.com
Facebook.com/ChasteTreasure
YouTube.com/ChasteTreasure

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! October 9th - October 24.

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 August 28th & 29th and September 18th & 19th.

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 the weekend of October 16th and 17th!... As an acoustic folk band specializing in Celtic and sea shanty repertoire - they'd love for you to come join them in celebrating their 25th Anniversary season 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

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!

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.

Kat & Skivee

Darcy Nair and Craig Williams. From acclaimed bands The Natterjacks, The Pyrates Royale, and Ironweed, Kat & Skivee continue their never-ending quest to “Keep the World Safe for Folk Music.” Skivee plays guitar and bass while Kat does her best Swiss Army Knife impression and plays everything else: hammered dulcimer, irish bouzouki, concertina, and percussion. Playing at White Hart Tavern all weekends except 9/18,19 and 10/9,10.

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

HOPA

HOPA 2021 (the band formerly known as The O'Danny's House Party): Imagine if Lady Gaga joined forces with the Vienna Philharmonic! Well, that would be great but that isn't this. Instead, enjoy this musical comedy gumbo of talented musicians....and Daisy... from the O'Danny Girls, Drum Runners, and Pyrates Royale. They play tunes that are danceable, and 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. Liz Demery Bragg, Ellie Cattle, James Gummer, Edie MacKay & Steve Wannall, with guests Donna Korn and Randy Snight. Performing 11am at the Boar's Head Pub, 1:45pm and 5:45pm at the White Hart Tavern.

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

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 at the Gatehouse stage on September 4th, 5th, and 6th.

https://www.larksongsings.com/

Painted Trillium

Kristin Rebecca - voice, harp, guitar; Susan Meyer - hammered dulcimer, Irish whistle; Rob Meyer - octave mandolin, guitar, bodhran. Performing 9/11- 10/24. 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. This year see the band at the Market Stage for 3 sets daily, once per day at White Hart Tavern, 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.
9/18,19 : White Hart. 9/25,26: Boars Head. 10/9,10: White Hart.

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! 6:15pm at White Hart Tavern. Please note: Due to Covid, it is requested that audience members who may wish to sing along please wear your mask.

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. This year see them at the Gatehouse Stage on September 25th & 26th.

https://therenaissancerevelers.bandcamp.com/music

Revel Grove Dancers

Join newly appointed 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. All are welcome to watch from a distance. Randy Snight, director and choreographer. 10:30am at the Maypole.

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 Labor Day Weekend, September 4th, 5th, 6th! Performing at Boar's Head Tavern and the Lyric Stage. And they will be back again on October 2nd & 3rd 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. Seraphim will be performing at the Gatehouse Stage on September 11th and 12th.

http://seraphimquartet.org/

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. 9/18,19 & 10/2,3 at Boars Head Tavern.

https://www.towergreenband.com/

Valkyrik

Valkyrik write original music inspired by all things Norse & Viking, including Valkyries, Valhalla, War, the Old Gods, etc. The sound is drums and vocals; the show is high-energy and fun. Enjoy the experience of Valkyrik. Featuring Samantha Nolte and Asia Lupo. At the Market Stage, 8/28 - 9/26.

https://www.valkyrik.com/

Whirligig! Music and Dance of the British Isles.

Clap and stomp along as Faith and Melodious Ditty and a rake of friends step lively with English Country Dances, Revel Grove's own peasant dances, and even some frolicsome Irish step dancing! On the Gatehouse stage September 4th, 5th & 6th and September 25th & 26th.

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 Opening Weekend only! August 28th & 29th. At the Boar's Head Tavern and Lyric Stage.

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