THE BANDS
Each year Faerieworlds featured world-class performers from around the world whose work reflects the beauty and mythos of the realm of Faerie. Faerieworlds would like to thank Michael Honack and the Arimathea Fund, along with the Lane Arts Council for their contribution in taking this year's musical lineup and stage show to a new level. Thanks to their assistance this year's shows on Friday and Saturday will run until midnight with a newly enhanced site design, and Faerieworlds will featured new bands from Europe, and all over the US. Over the coming weeks the complete schedule and lineup of Faerieworlds main stage bands will be announced at this web page. Please check back soon for more updates.
FAUN We are proud and excited to announce FAUN as our headlining band for FAERIEWORLDS 2009. Making their premiere performance in the US at FAERIEWORLDS, FAUN is one of the most acclaimed medieval bands in the world, delivers dynamic performances to sellout crowds throughout Europe.
Founded in early 2002 in Munich, FAUN combines Influences of Celtic folk and medieval music fused with driving beats, using medieval & ancient instruments with modern influences to create an enchanting and powerful atmosphere. The band's performances can incorporate many different instruments, including the Celtic harp, nyckelharpa, various lutes, the bagpipes, large Japanese taiko drums, cister, the violin, flutes and even Arabic instruments like dombra, rebab, riq, oud, darabukka and bendir.
These are complemented by vocal harmonies ranging from solo folk-like and often ambient melodies to chant-like and mesmerizing performances by vocalists Oliver, Fiona and Sandra to create something truly magical and not to be missed. Be there for history:
See FAUN at FAERIEWORLDS!
Wind and Geige by Faun live
Faun will perform on Bad
Faeries Nights at Faerieworlds 2009.
WOODLAND Emerging from the misty old-growth forests of America's Pacific northwest, Woodland is a mythic music ensemble featuring the original songwriting and poetic harmonies of Emilio and Kelly Miller-Lopez. For more than 9 years Woodland has been enchanting audiences throughout the US and Europe with a unique blend of original and traditional melodies woven with meaningful bardic poetry.Woodland has been working with Imaginsos and UK artists Brian and Wendy Froud for the past decade, creating immersive events and festivals and masquerades across America.
Woodland's music features a variety of folk and electric instrumentation combined with the sensibilities of an American improvisational festival rock band. Lead vocalist Kelly Miller-Lopez is featured on the harp, flutes, percussion, and chief songwriter Emilio Miller-Lopez is featured on guitar and harmony vocals. Fiddler Kimmy Smith brings traditional reel and jig arrangements to the repertoire, while enhancing the counterpoint melodic tonality of the groups original compositions. Woodland also features an electric rhythm section comprised of bassist and didjeridu player Donald Brodsky and drummer/percussionst Jarrod Kaplan (of Cirque Du Soleil and Trillian Green fame).
Woodland concerts are "immersive" live experiences, which feature the bands enchanting mix of live improvisation and ornate song structure, performed for a devoted fanbase who arrive at their shows dressed in full faerie regalia. Woodland's self-produced masquerades and Faerieworlds events have been hugely successful for five years, with attendance between 500-12,000 per event. Woodland has performed and headlined at events including The Labyrinth Masquerade in Los Angeles, An Evening in Elfland in Glastonbury UK, Earthdance near San Francisco, The Witches Ball in London, The Oregon Country Fair, The Fairy Ball in Cornwall, England, The Good Faeries / Bad Faeries Masquerades on both coasts, FaerieCon in Philadelphia and the Faerieworlds festivals in Sedona, Santa Fe, Los Angeles and Oregon.
The band has shared the stage at events with world-renowned artists including Qntal, Solas, Johnny Cunningham, Priscilla Hernandez, Susan McKeown, Trillian Green, Rasputina, Brother, Casey Neill, Phil Cunningham, Kevin Burke and more. Woodland's festivals, concerts and faerie masquerades often coincide with seasonal celebrations such as solstices, equinoxes and full moons, adding to the intention and experience of the groups live music. For more visit http://www.woodlandmusic.net
Woodland will perform on Good Faeries
Night and Family Day at Faerieworlds 2009.
BEATS ANTIQUE WITH ZOE JAKES Faerieworlds is proud to announce the premiere appearance in the realm of Beats Antique featuring Zoe Jakes, David Satori and Sidecar Tommy. Beats Antique forges a curious alliance between middle eastern traditions and potent west coast circus, underground hip hop, breakbeat brass band, downtempo, glitch and dubstep.
A proud member of The Indigo with Rachel Brice, Zoe Jakes is one of the premiere performers of bellydance in the world whose unique take on Tribal bellydance takes influence from Art Nouveau, tango, Breakdance, and Indian classical dance. Zoe has been touring with Bellydance Superstars since the fall of 2005 and recently finished filming her debut instructional DVD, to be released in the fall. Don't miss what is sure to be an outstanding performance by Zoe and Beats Antique under the stars at Faerieworlds!
Beats Antique will perform on Good Faeries
Night at Faerieworlds 2009.
LOUISA JOHN-KROL At Faerieworlds in 2007 we premiered the music video MUSE by Australian musical artist Louisa John-Krol featuring video and artwork by Brian Froud. This summer we are proud to announce that Louisa John-Krol will perform live at Faerieworlds on Saturday evening August 1st.
The music of Louisa John Krol deeply embodies all that is faerie. Louisa brings a rare insight and gift to her music: her beautiful and lyrical melodies and engaging and mysterious lyrics cast a compelling enchantment that recalls the spirit of the Realm. Her self produced CDs, Apple Pentacle, Alexandria and her latest Djinn, have received international acclaim. We are extremely happy to host this amazing artist in her premiere US performance at Faerieworlds.
MUSE BY LOUISA JOHN-KROL
ADAM HURST Influenced primarily by Middle Eastern, Indian Raga and European traditions, the original music of Adam Hurst is at once haunting, ethereal, evocative and romantic. Using the cello as a solo melodic voice, Hurst creates passionate and emotive musical poetry that digs straight to the soul.
He has performed throughout the US and in Europe and has been commissioned to compose and perform original work for ballet, belly dance, and contemporary dance. His recordings have been used in independent films, documentaries and art films... www.AdamHurstMusic.com www.GypsyCello.com
DELHI TO DUBLIN We are happy to announce the Faerieworlds premiere of acclaimed worldbeat band Delhi 2 Dublin. D2D is a group of five master musicians who blend electronica and world music, keeping it heavy on the Bhangra, Celtic and Dub flavours. Fusing tabla, celtic fiddle, dhol, Punjabi vocals, and electric sitar with scorching electronic beats, this band takes listeners on a wild ride through global sounds and musical synchronicities.
Originally formed for a one-shot performance during Vancouver's Celtic Fest in March of 2006, word of their foot stomping, high energy live set started to spread, and the project took on a life of its own. Since then, D2D has been busy gigging constantly, touring Eastern Canada and California, playing some of Canada's largest festivals (including the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, Shambhala, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues) as well as being invited to open the massive Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in 2007. They've shared the bill with names like De La Soul, Cheb i Sabbah, and Metric, and have found a cult following in many of British Columbia's smaller communities and towns. Their debut album "Delhi 2 Dublin" reached #3 on the Canadian world music charts and receives consistent airplay from Japan to Eastern Europe to the UK.
Delhi 2 Dublin will perform on Bad Faeries Day at Faerieworlds 2009.
GAIA CONSORT The visionary Seattle, Washington pagan rock band Gaia Consort mixes tribal rhythms and mythic themes to weave a driving sound that is beautiful, original and inspiring. For almost a decade Gaia Consort has been creating powerful music with intelligent lyrics that evoke the beauty and magic of the earth-based pagan tradition. "....this one is going to blow you away. ...simply stunning .... This is the best "pagan" music.. I've heard in at least the last 2 years...great musicianship, unique harmonies, great songs and intriguing lyrics. - Kano - Ear Candy
JOHN DOAN John Doan, one of the few masters of the rare twenty-string harp guitar, has performed with a diverse range of artists including pop star Donovan, folk legend Burl Ives, jazz ace Larry Carlton, Mason Williams (of "Classical Gas" fame), as a member of the New Christy Minstrels with Randy Sparks, among others and his virtuoso playing and arranging has attracted praise from no less a guitar luminary than Chet Atkins. He has appeared in numerous publications including the Washington Post and Billboard Magazine as well as staring in two much-loved television specials produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting: "A Christmas to Remember With John Doan" (seen on PBS) and his Emmy nominated "A Victorian Christmas With John Doan." His latest recordings on Hearts O' Space Records have been nominated for "Best Celtic Album of the Year" with Eire - Isle of the Saints winning that title. His music has also been featured on numerous prime-time television and movie productions including Walt Disney, among others. His lastest video project is a 90 minute documentary that he wrote and starred in titled "In Search of the Harp Guitar."
TRICKY PIXIE Tricky Pixie is a musical fusion featuring Faerieworlds featured guitarist and vocalist SJ Tucker, Gaia Consort cellist Betsy Tinney, and fiddle and songwriting virtuoso AJ Adams.
This wild, sexy, irreverent, and masterful trio mixes up a delirious blend of tunes for each unforgettable show. All three members of Tricky Pixie are prolific songwriters, and together they have a vast musical catalog of original tunes -- a collective discography of 17 currently available albums. Since their first official show in July 2007, they have released one live album together, and a performance DVD is on the way.
S.J. Tucker, Alexander James Adams, and Betsy Tinney are vibrant and animated entertainers, so a Tricky Pixie performance is as much visual and interactive as instrumental and vocal. SJ, Alec, and Betsy weave contagious faery magic, and you're bound to be caught in their spell when you see them live.
GLENN FALKENBERG One of the premiere Faerie harpers of our time, Falkenberg draws form a diverse background of traditional and original material to create a beautiful ambient experience for the audience. From Turlough O'Carolan faerie rounds, to original acoustic arrangements, Glenno will open the Sunday event with the twinkling of the fae.
THE WICKER MEN The Wicker Men create music that speaks from deep within, featuring instruments from many cultures. With influences from Celtic imagery, folk tales, their dynamic music makes you dance and soothe your soul. Lead singer and songwriter Patience Yanderling, from Los Angeles, plays a double necked six and twelve stringed acoustic guitar. Hojji Firemaker, from Nevada City, is a multi percussionist who plays the djembe and a unique ‘bell harp,’ of his own creation. Together as the Wicker Men they enchant audiences throughout the west coast. More at www.thewickermen.com
