Renaissance Festival Hall of Fame 2007
The Renaissance Festival Podcast is very proud to announce the latest additions to the Renaissance Festival Hall of Fame. The following people were voted for in the 2007 Renaissance Festival Awards and then selected through a panel of people from the faire community. We hope you too will be pleased to honor these great contributors to the Renaissance Festival world.
Barbara "Bodge" Burinski-Shelton (1955-2002):"Bodge" is a ren-faire legend across the country at the numerous faires where she portrayed the queen. Before taking on the role of Queen, "Bodge" performed with a madrigal group, "The Jongleurs." She was Queen Katherine at King Richard's Faire for 24 years as well as queen at Sterling Renaissance Festival and Arizona Renaissance Festival.
Photo from Sturdy Beggars
Lolly Foy: Lolly contributed to many facets of the faire community throughout her years on the circuit. Angus and the Kilt, written by Lolly and Betsy Smith as WenchWorks, has become a staple of many festival acts. Lolly played queen at the Arizona, Minnesota, and Carolina Renaissance Faires and has many a loyal subject. She has retired from her role as Queen to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Acting at Minnesota State University and, in her first year, placed 36th of 400 nominees at the Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Our best wishes to Lolly as she pursues her dreams.
Photo from MRF Friends website.
Bill Huttel (1953-2001): Bill's stature and rich baritone voice helped visitors to the faire fall under the spell of King Henry VIII's royal presence. He portrayed that role for 13 seasons at the Maryland Renaissance Festival and 8 years at the Florida Renaissance Festival as well as smaller faires and festivals in Ohio, Virginia, and Ontario, Canada.
Photo from Memorial site.
Dan Mehn (1937-2006): Dan, the Master Joyner of the Maryland Renaissance Festival, had a passion for American Indian culture, theater, history, and literature. Bringing them all together, he became known for reproducing historic furniture, at first only as a hobby, and then by turning his passion into a full time business in 1993.
Photo by RJ Ayres. Read an interview with Dan Mehn.
Barbara "Bodge" Burinski-Shelton (1955-2002):"Bodge" is a ren-faire legend across the country at the numerous faires where she portrayed the queen. Before taking on the role of Queen, "Bodge" performed with a madrigal group, "The Jongleurs." She was Queen Katherine at King Richard's Faire for 24 years as well as queen at Sterling Renaissance Festival and Arizona Renaissance Festival.Photo from Sturdy Beggars
Lolly Foy: Lolly contributed to many facets of the faire community throughout her years on the circuit. Angus and the Kilt, written by Lolly and Betsy Smith as WenchWorks, has become a staple of many festival acts. Lolly played queen at the Arizona, Minnesota, and Carolina Renaissance Faires and has many a loyal subject. She has retired from her role as Queen to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Acting at Minnesota State University and, in her first year, placed 36th of 400 nominees at the Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Our best wishes to Lolly as she pursues her dreams.Photo from MRF Friends website.
Bill Huttel (1953-2001): Bill's stature and rich baritone voice helped visitors to the faire fall under the spell of King Henry VIII's royal presence. He portrayed that role for 13 seasons at the Maryland Renaissance Festival and 8 years at the Florida Renaissance Festival as well as smaller faires and festivals in Ohio, Virginia, and Ontario, Canada.Photo from Memorial site.
Dan Mehn (1937-2006): Dan, the Master Joyner of the Maryland Renaissance Festival, had a passion for American Indian culture, theater, history, and literature. Bringing them all together, he became known for reproducing historic furniture, at first only as a hobby, and then by turning his passion into a full time business in 1993.
Photo by RJ Ayres. Read an interview with Dan Mehn.
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Friday, August 01, 2008
Renaissance Festival Podcast #98 - New Music Special
Music from the Chuckawalla Rhythm Kings, Hawke, Kevin Tyler (Connor Savage), TomLori, Maidens IV, Marc Gunn, Merry Measure, Merry Mischief, Minstrel Woode, Porter & Stout, Scott Boswell, The Bringers, The Rumrunners, Wicked Tinkers, Jack Salt, and Albannach
Brought to you by...
SONG HENGE, the online archive of free
and legal Celtic music downloads.
Find out more at http://www.SongHenge.com
Notes:
- Vote in the MUSICAL CHALLENGE
- Show 100 will mark our 3rd anniversary. We're looking for promos for the show, so send yours to music @ renaissancefestivalmusic.com
-Download this week's podcast.
*Hawke, "Lady in Black" from Out Of The Nest
*Kevin Tyler (Connor Savage), "Black is the Color" from Songs Of The Savage
*TomLori, "Wild Rover" from A-Beggin'
*Maidens IV, "Four In The Heartland" from Emerald Fire
*Marc Gunn, "Botany Bay " from Going for Brogue
*Merry Measure, "John Barleycorn_Aver the Waterfall" from Faire Warning
*Merry Mischief, "HighBarbary " from ScallyWags
*Minstrel Woode, "Paddy Murphy" from Unnamed CD
*Porter & Stout, "Haul Away Joe" from Treasures
*Scott Boswell, "The Copper Dragon" from Thistle
*The Bringers, "Banish Misfortune" from Ramblers and Rovers
*The Rumrunners, "The Pirate and The Ninja" from Got Rum
*Wicked Tinkers, "MacFarlane's Lantern" from Rant
- We want your comments and suggestions. Email us at music@renaissancefestivalmusic.com with REN FEST PODCAST in the subject line.
- We want to thank everyone who listens to this podcast and tells their friends. Thanks to those you email us and to those who post in our message board at RenaissanceFestival dot com. And a special thanks to those who financially support the podcast by making donations or through your purchases in the Renaissance Festival Podcast Music Store at CDBaby.
- Special thanks John B. for maintaining the myspace page, RenaissanceFestival.com and ModernBard.org.
- The Renaissance Festival Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, Kristen Roger, and Joe Haydu. If you like what you heard today, visit our shownotes at www.renaissancefestivalmusic.com and find out more about the artists who make the music happen. Show your support by telling your friends of the great music you found.
Music Challenge
In every podcast, we highlight two songs. You get to vote for your favorite of those two songs. The winner is featured in the next podcast. If a band wins two times in a row, then we'll be playing a new song from the same band.
The Current Champ
*Jack Salt & The Captain's Daughter "Paddy West" from Bring Us a Barrel
The Challenger
*Albannach, "Rampant's Revenge" from Eye of the Storm
Marc Gunn and Lorella Loftus reading "The Faire is Over"
Brought to you by...
SONG HENGE, the online archive of free
and legal Celtic music downloads.
Find out more at http://www.SongHenge.com
Notes:
- Vote in the MUSICAL CHALLENGE
- Show 100 will mark our 3rd anniversary. We're looking for promos for the show, so send yours to music @ renaissancefestivalmusic.com
-Download this week's podcast.
Music
*Chuckawalla Rhythm Kings, "Dana McDaniel's Whiskey Emporium" from No Bedrolls Or Backpacks*Hawke, "Lady in Black" from Out Of The Nest
*Kevin Tyler (Connor Savage), "Black is the Color" from Songs Of The Savage
*TomLori, "Wild Rover" from A-Beggin'
*Maidens IV, "Four In The Heartland" from Emerald Fire
*Marc Gunn, "
*Merry Measure, "John Barleycorn_Aver the Waterfall" from Faire Warning
*Merry Mischief, "High
*Minstrel Woode, "Paddy Murphy" from Unnamed CD
*Porter & Stout, "Haul Away Joe" from Treasures
*Scott Boswell, "The Copper Dragon" from Thistle
*The Bringers, "Banish Misfortune" from Ramblers and Rovers
*The Rumrunners, "The Pirate and The Ninja" from Got Rum
*Wicked Tinkers, "MacFarlane's Lantern" from Rant
- We want your comments and suggestions. Email us at music@renaissancefestivalmusic.com with REN FEST PODCAST in the subject line.
- We want to thank everyone who listens to this podcast and tells their friends. Thanks to those you email us and to those who post in our message board at RenaissanceFestival dot com. And a special thanks to those who financially support the podcast by making donations or through your purchases in the Renaissance Festival Podcast Music Store at CDBaby.
- Special thanks John B. for maintaining the myspace page, RenaissanceFestival.com and ModernBard.org.
- The Renaissance Festival Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, Kristen Roger, and Joe Haydu. If you like what you heard today, visit our shownotes at www.renaissancefestivalmusic.com and find out more about the artists who make the music happen. Show your support by telling your friends of the great music you found.
Music Challenge
In every podcast, we highlight two songs. You get to vote for your favorite of those two songs. The winner is featured in the next podcast. If a band wins two times in a row, then we'll be playing a new song from the same band.
The Current Champ
*Jack Salt & The Captain's Daughter "Paddy West" from Bring Us a Barrel
The Challenger
*Albannach, "Rampant's Revenge" from Eye of the Storm
Marc Gunn and Lorella Loftus reading "The Faire is Over"
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