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Thursday, September 21st, 2006
Thursday, September 14th, 2006
01:35 pm - Been silent a while...
It's been a VERY full year. And now, just as MRF is in midseason, I finally get to rest.
Over the next while, I'll post a couple ditties that I "wrote" this year, for your edification and enjoyment. The first of these, is ( How Many...? )
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Saturday, May 20th, 2006
02:10 am - Current doings...
I'm currently playing at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. I don't really have any stories from my first weekend, as taking the 2005 season off left me a bit rustier than I had anticipated.
However, last weekend gave me a couple stories to tell to you- like the one below that I just posted. I have a couple quick Mother's Day stories, too; but they will wait for another day (as it is late, and getting up to play in the morning is going to come REALLY early...)
I have in hand my contract to play at Silver Leaf the first weekend of August! And I am talking to the Michigan Renaissance Festival to see if they may want to use my services again this year.
So, watch this space! More news coming!
current mood: Rad!!!
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02:03 am - Biting the hand that feeds me...
I've never done this before. When a song is purchased from me, especially for romantic purposes; part of the song is singing the praises of the one who is paying the piper (as it were). ( This one was different. )
current mood: Spiffy!!!
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Wednesday, March 29th, 2006
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006
04:34 pm - Drive By Barding Rides Again!
I have been remiss. Time flies when you're not watching.
Ahm, the feral pigeons ate my homework?
Dang. Nope, no excuses really work for how long it takes me to update this...
At any rate, I will definitely play at the Georgia Renaissance Festival this year- starting May 6.
Aaaaaaand... it's looking like a definite possibility that I'll be playing the last weekend of Silver Leaf, in Michigan (that's August 5-6).
So, it's beginning to look like I may be a pretty busy puppy this year. Hope to see you there!!
current mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/growf/dwaggins/bouncy.gif) excited
current music: Jethro Tull - Back to the Family
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Tuesday, January 31st, 2006
12:12 am - This has turned into a thread...
I've waxed poetic on my opinions on Renaissance Faire politics before. The last post started another thread on this, and my responses got long enough that I decided to just start a whole new discussion topic.
( Cut To Be Kind )
current mood: debate
current music: Health to the Company-Katy and Steve-Recognition
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Monday, January 30th, 2006
12:51 am - It's been awhile...
Greetings and salutations!
It's been a quiet year- working my tail off on computers and travelling to where they are to fix them.
But, as I promised in this post, I went and auditioned for the Georgia Renaissance Festival today.
( So, what happened? )
current mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/growf/dwaggins/cool.gif) satisfied
current music: Yes-Katy and Steve-Recognition
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2005
Tuesday, June 14th, 2005
09:28 pm - Random Acts and Risks
The Georgia Renaissance Festival runs from mid-April through early June. It's located just south of Atlanta; and is a very decent mid-sized faire.
When I knew that I was going to be moving to Atlanta, I called their Entertainment Director to see if she might be interested in an additional street act.
I was told to call her in June, after the faire. Not interested, fully booked, and far far too busy to even think of adding someone.
Which, all things told, is perfectly fair on her part. They have the right to close the books whenever they choose to close the books.
So, this year, I went to the Georgia Festival three times- once in street garb (jeans), once with ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) katyhh (engarbed), and once more alone, in full garb.
This story is about that third trip. ( So, what happened? )
current mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/growf/dwaggins/high.gif) high
current music: A Health To The Company-The New World Renaissance Band
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Saturday, April 9th, 2005
06:51 am - Wow....
As I look out the window, the sky is turning orange and grey as the sun comes up. In two hours, a couple of friends will be here, and we will hitch up the car trailer to the moving truck, and I'll be off to Atlanta.
It is said that you can tell the quality of a person by the quality of people they surround themselves with. Times like last night tell me that this just can't be true- cuz there's NO way I hold a candle to the people who came last night.
We laughed. Rich, and deep. We hugged. There were a few tears.
Mine.
I love you all.
Have a spiffy season for me, ok? :)
current mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/growf/dwaggins/up.gif) grateful
current music: Memories
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Friday, April 8th, 2005
05:42 pm - Concert tonight...oops...
It just occurred to me- this is a non-garb event. I figure it's likely a HUGE pain to go to work, then get into garb to go to this thing... ;)
It's definitely come as you are! ;)
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12:02 am - Concert Reminder!
Just a reminder- my 'goodbye Ann Arbor' concert will be tonight (Friday) at 8pm at the Dreamland Theater in Ypsilanti.
The Dreamland Theater is located at 44 Cross St. in Ypsi (the link is to Google Maps).
Doors will open around 7:30.
The concert is free; but there will be a basket for free will donations at the door.
Concertizing itself will likely last for about an hour and a half to two hours (whenever I get tired... ;)), and then we'll open out into an open filk circle afterward. We have the room until 11pm.
If you have a folding chair, you might want to think of bringing it- I'm not sure how many chairs they have. The space is actually an art gallery, and I've happened to catch them between exhibits.
Look forward to seeing you there!!
current mood: ecstatic
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005
03:32 pm - Concert!!
We have a venue!!
The concert will be held at the Dreamland Theater, a small art gallery in Depot Town, Ypsilanti. The gallery is located at 44 Cross St. almost next door to the Sidetrack Restaurant.
I'll be there about 7pm, concert will start about 8. At some point if there are other people amenable to it, we'll degenerate to an open filk (so bring instruments!).
If you have a folding chair, it might be a good idea to bring it- last time I was there they didn't have a lot of seating.
The concert is *free*. There will, however, be a basket at the door for donations to help me defray the cost of renting the room, and any left over will help feed me until I get my first paycheck at the end of April. ;)
Be Spiffy!!
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2005
09:49 am - Concert?
I'm preparing to move soon, and I am considering having a farewell concert/song circle on the evening of Friday, April 8. Start time is flexible, tho it should probably not be any later than 8pm.
The problem is, it's difficult to plan space without an idea of who might be willing to trek to the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area on a Friday night after work...
So, could anyone who would be coming please RSVP on this thread? :)
Thank you!!
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Saturday, February 26th, 2005
01:02 pm - It was the Best of Times, It was the Worst of Times...
For those of you who know me, you also know that I've been out of work for more than a year now. In light of this, I am delighted to announce that GALLAMOR HAS FOUND A JOB!!!
For those of you who know me, you also know that I've been out of work for more than a year now. In light of this, I am deeply saddened to announce that GALLAMOR HAS FOUND A JOB!.
Why the schizophrenic posting?
Well, on the good side- it's an excellent position, in the middle of my field, and paying more money than I've ever seen in one place before.
On the bad side, it requires me to emigrate to Atlanta, Georgia. This month.
Which, translated- means that Gallamor will NOT BE at Silver Leaf or the Michigan Renaissance Festival this year.
Folks, I am deeply, deeply sorry. I was really looking forward to this season with all of you.
And, given the timing of the move, this means that it's highly unlikely that I'll have any faire season this year.
So- raise a glass for me. Sing about demons under beds for me.
And... never, ever forget to be spiffy!
current mood: conflicted
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Sunday, January 2nd, 2005
03:06 pm - How NOT to attract Women
I was walking along, minding my own business. And the Glass Blower stopped me in the street.( And from here it gets interesting... (R rated) )
current mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/growf/dwaggins/smile.gif) amused
current music: All Around My Hat-Steeleye Span
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02:46 pm - Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire 2005
I'm delighted to announce that I'll be playing at the Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire this coming July 9-31, 2005!
I'm excited about the changes we'll be seeing in Silver Leaf this year!
Open thread- let me know if you plan to be there!
current mood: excited
current music: All Around My Hat-Steeleye Span
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Saturday, December 25th, 2004
01:44 am -
On this day, many people celebrate the birth of a man who, some 30 years after his birth, carried forth a ministry of tolerance, understanding, and peace.
We have many traditions surrounding this day, encompassing trees, lights, gifts, and strange flowers from Mexico. Traditions that have been been mixed in with the birth of this man- that can either help give more meaning, or distract from it. Many faiths don't recognize this day specifically; but have celebrations in the same time of year.
Why? Why do we, as a race, seem to have a need to touch, connect, and make merry at this time of year? What is it?
My connection to God is in my heart, and my soul. The word 'God' is simply a useful symbol to represent that connection I feel to something greater than myself, and beyond my understanding. Other people use other symbols to describe this very same thing. Our belief structures don't always align- but the feeling is very quiet, private, and universal.
In all the various traditions and celebrations of this Season, I see God.
My traditions follow the teachings of that Nazarene, as filtered by late 20th century North American practice. You may or may not believe that he was the Son of God, or that he was even God-touched. But his message is still with us today.
I am... not the best at following His teachings. However, they are my Way.
And for me, it is His day today.
Merry Christmas.
current mood: introspective
current music: Silent Night-Steve Eriquiaga-A Winter's Solstice IV
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Tuesday, December 21st, 2004
11:44 pm - The longest dark...
It is the longest night of the year. The Solstice.
The time when we look up, and all is dark. And it *stays* dark. And cold.
So many things in this world feel dark, and cold. On nights like this, it is easy for Hope to fade.
And yet- we have Hope. Yes, it's the longest dark of the year- but this means that tomorrow the night will be shorter. And shorter the night after. And so on.
It is the longest night of the year... for the *north* half of the planet.
One man's dark can be another's light. Where one huddles in the dark, another can bring Light and Hope.
Even when your heart is heavy, and you feel darkness around you- hold a torch high. You might not be able to see the torch yourself... but the light that reflects off of the faces you hold it for will be more than enough to light your way.
Let your light so shine...
current mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/growf/dwaggins/think.gif) contemplative
current music: Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)-Trans-Siberian Orchestra
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