We have lots of great entertainment this year, both on the main stage and around the festival. Listen to live music, watch belly dancing, hooping and medieval arms, demonstrations and even participate in an interactive drum circle. We are very excited about the huge variety of acts and performances planned for the event. So read highlights about some of the performances below, then make sure to check the schedule so you don't miss your favorites! The Ghosts of Erin The Ghosts of Erin include Dr. Eric Hahn on Uilleann Pipes and Flute, Chad Roberts on Guitar and Percussion, Heather Roberts on Vocals and Dance and Jerry Jacuzio on Fiddle and Guitar.
Thunder and Spice Thunder and Spice love to sing and perform sea shanties, pirate and pub songs, as well as melodic harmonies in the Celtic, Folk and Renaissance tradition. Each member puts a variety of theatrical talents and years of musical experience to use in this versatile performance group.
Whether singing bawdy songs at the pub, leading a family crowd in folk sing-alongs, trading sea shanties with pirate crews, these lads and ladies perform with incredible energy and a contagious sense of fun !  Cherie Lassiter, local musician and songstress will cast a spell on you through music and voice. Cherie's music, a blend of Celtic, Folk, and New Age, has been delighting the people of Raleigh since she was just 16. So come spend some time with Cherie and her music and truly be enchanted. For more information about Cherie Lassiter and how to get your own copy of her debut CD "Heart Shadows", check out Cherie at
Annwyn Annwyn, an award winning, Internationally known
dancer has been intensely studying Middle Eastern Dance for her entire adult life. A highly trained Oriental Dancer, Annwyn has been featured in three magazines, participated in, and taught numerous classes, workshops,and shows in the states and abroad. After spending three years in Japan teaching and performing at numerous events. She is now living in the Cape Fear North Carolina area where she performs and teaches many different forms of Middle Eastern Dance. Including Turkish Oriental, Egyptian Oriental, American Cabaret, and Turkish Rom Fusion (commonly known as Gypsy). Her extraordinary performances include Veil, Double veil, Isis Wings, Sword, Cane, Candles, Zills, and Spoons Mermaid Morrigan
Cindy Rhodes aka Mermaid Morrigan, is an accomplished musician & award-winning artist living in beautiful coastal North Carolina. With her classical training & performance experience, she now uses her talent to compose & perform her original compositions for the piano & hammered dulcimer. Combining the grounded tones of the piano & the airborne tones of the dulcimer, she creates what she calls "mermaid music," an ethereal concoction of soundwaves that places the listener into her meditative mermaid world. Currently, she is completing a new CD to be called "Mermaid's Blessings!"
Raven Moonstar The Berserker
Amanda Mistress of the Hoop  SuSo is a Raleigh-based performance troupe specialising in burlesque, stage performance, fire, and belly dance. Feel free to visit their site at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Succubus-Sorority/266570238403
Battle on the Green
"This Means War!"
European Medieval Arts of Arms For everyone who enjoys the history of the sword. For everyone who enjoys the Martial Arts. For everyone who loves the sound of steel on steel. Those brave knights are back again, to risk life and limb for honor and glory. They, who have thrilled us year after year, risking injury and sore muscles to give you a taste of days gone by. Come and enjoy. Come and learn. Come and cheer on the fighters as they pay homage to and show their admiration for the warriors of ancient days who fought with courage, skill, and a good piece of steel. You'll find them just inside the entrance. Just follow the sound of steel on steel.To find more about EMAA, go to their website at www.emaaknights.com |
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