 2nd Weekend at Excalibur Fantasy Faire
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Mar. 21st, 2005 @ 10:22 am 
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Another delightful weekend at faire. The crowds were a bit smaller, but it was much more relaxing and enjoyable for me as I returned to an old tradition--playing for vendors.
Our first few years at faire, Andrew and I played almost non-stop. The trick though was to play without cutting into someone else's show schedule. The faire is so small that's difficult, esp with a recorder playing. So at Excalibur, we stopped doing it a couple years ago. But ye know, that's one of the things I love doing most. It totally energizes me, and of course, we can do songs that rarely end up in our regular set.
Last weekend, I was talking to Penny at Penny's Magic Garden. She was saying how much she missed us playing at her shop out there. So instead of sitting by myself out in front of the live oak, playing for no one, Saturday morn, I went to her shop and played for her. Andrew joined me for a wee bit. Then I played for Chameleon Dreams. Then another vendor. It was so much fun that I did it again on Sunday.
Speaking of Chameleon Dreams, that's turned into one of my favorite haunts. Chamelon like many of the vendors is Such a sweet woman. I wish there were more people like her. She makes what she calls Goddess Dresses that kick arse. Very unique, flowy and beautiful. If you like Amy Brown Art, you'll probably love her stuff. Very much in the same genre.
Aside from exceptional clothing, she's an exceptional person. You don't find many people like her out there. One who gives so willingly and loves so openly. Wonderful woman.
I was also a bit saddened to hear that Becky of Becca's Magic has sold her booth. She won't be back next year. So this is the last chance to get one of her gorgeous cloaks. Major works of art.
And the PUB SING ROCKS! Wow! It's the best it's ever been. Andrew started a wee bit early this year to try and make it better. He started working with Cedric of the Bedlam Bards and the Excal Dance Coordinator, Whitney, in February. Together, they improved it. Cedric does a fantastic job leading the Pub Sing, while Andrew leads most of the dances. Everyone has a place, and no day is without excitement.
Saturday though was a maybe a little more exciting than usual as a the storm clouds swiftly blew in and the Pub Sing was cut short by a brilliant Texas storm. Faire ended early, but up until the last moment we were all having a great time. Yeah, this is the first year I really LOVE the pub sing.
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I saw you on Fox News last night
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Their "Texas Tales" segment featured Excalibur Faire, and there were a couple of shots of you and Andrew!
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| From: | ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) marcgunn |
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March 21st, 2005 04:46 pm (UTC) |
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Re: I saw you on Fox News last night
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schweet! Glad to hear. Faire could use a bunch more publicity. :)
guess I'll have to check the website to see if we're there.
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| From: | marcgunn |
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March 21st, 2005 04:49 pm (UTC) |
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Re: I saw you on Fox News last night
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| From: | aronal |
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March 21st, 2005 04:47 pm (UTC) |
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We're looking forward to invading Xcal on Sunday. I'll be bringing at least 8 folks along.
awesome! Look forward to seeing ye there!
Hey Marc, this may be a wierd question, but what times and what stage are we performing on?
good question...
No. Go to the performers page, and look up Queen's Gambit. Those are your show times.
Hmm...so there are three shows then? Looks like Ali and I need to come up with another setlist.
okeedokee.
I guess that's right. I'll confirm it. (You never know how well this stuff matches up)
But sounds about right.
Also, there will be the pub sing at the end of the day. So pick a song and let me know would you like to do. Good sing-a-long is good.
Oh yeah, and I don't know if Ali called you up and told you yet, but it will be only two of us going and the latest flight we can get on Sunday leaves at 7:51. As for the pub sing song, I need to talk it over with Ali on whether we should do this one or not, but there's this song they do at the GA festival called "Move Over" where the cast members make up verses about each other. If you want I can teach it to ya over the phone and relay it to the cast members. If you want to go for something simpler where you only have to make up two lines rather than four, we could just do another GARF song, "The Ale Goes Straight to Me Feet" and that could be taught right on the spot.
ack. you can't get later? cuz we won't be able to do the pub sing on Sunday. Make sure you let Bryan know. We'll need to leave no later than 5:50. And that's pushing it. Probably more like 5pm
let's talk this week on the phone about a song.
that's the latest flight out of Austin on Delta, which is the airline we have to use because of the buddy passes
nothing in the wee hours of the morn or how about the following morning? early early?
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There's one that leaves at 6:20 in the morning. I suppose I can miss my lit class and say that I was sick, shouldn't be a problem with Ali since she's on Spring Break, but I need to check with her on that
that would be fine for me. airport is like 15 minutes from my apt
Does Chameleon Dreams have a website? Or can you point me to specific pictures in the photo gallery or the Faire website. I am in the market for a new dress...
no she doesn't. But I have some pictures at home. I'll dig them out for ye.
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| From: | kyaraelf |
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March 21st, 2005 08:48 pm (UTC) |
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Thank ye!
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:)
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| From: | wench33 |
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March 21st, 2005 09:18 pm (UTC) |
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Ditto !!!
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I would like to see the pics too !
Kate
There's a 95.6275% chance I'll be there this Saturday. >^.^
Aw, we always loved it when you'd come play for us at Uncommon Adornments at KCRF-always made my day!
yay :)
Glad we could help. Looks like w're gonna give it a try more this weekend.
I am glad the pub sing worked out well! When Karri called Andrew to make arrangements for your b-day he unloaded on her for about a half an hour. He seemed sure it would be a total flop! YEAH for Andrew fretting over nothing!
lol. well I was indeed pretty surprised to be sure.
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