Faire of Champions 2025
Entertainers
Irish Bard
Andrew McKee has been a working musician and singer/song writer since 1999. As a member of the award winning Brobdingnagian Bards, he has performed at a variety of venues from the Texas Renaissance Festival to Dragon Con and from Hollywood to Ireland. Most fans recognize him from his ever-present mandolin and recorder, but will now be pleasantly surprised by the addition of the tenor recorder and guitar.
The Singing Serpents
The Singing Serpents are a rousing shanty band known for their energetic performances and authentic renditions of traditional sea songs. This ragtag group of pirates bring the spirit of the seven seas to every stage they set foot on. The singing serpents embody the essence of the sea shanty tradition - camaraderie, storytelling, and the unbridled joy of music.
Floki
I weave tales from the ancient Eddas and Sagas of Norse mythology, bringing to life the epic adventures of gods and heroes. Through these timeless stories, I transport my audience to a world of valor, magic, and mystery. Each narrative is a journey into the rich tapestry of Viking lore, filled with legendary quests, divine encounters, and the enduring spirit of the Norse people.
Norðanfólk
Texas-based Norðanfólk perform skaldic Nordic folk music in the animist neofolk tradition of Northern Europe. Norðanfólk explore Norse mythical and cultural themes through a mix of originals and select favorites from well-known Nordic folk artists Wardruna, Heilung, Songleikr and Skáld. On top of ancient and traditional instruments such as the kravik lyre, hurdy-gurdy, and tagelharpa, Norðanfólk layer hypnotic rhythms and 3-part harmonies in Norwegian, Icelandic and Old Norse.