The Beolam

Bardys

	Heather Alexander Singer-Songwriter & Celtic Fiddler Bards' Comments: Hawke has jammed with this goddess of renfaire music, gaining Cedric and Joyce's undying envy. We're not worthy, we're not worthy . . .
	Avatar's Early Music Homepage Avatar's band Istanpitta performs medieval music with a middle-eastern flair, combining historically authentic music (rare at renfaires) with exciting performances. For a moment of peace at any faire, sit down in front of Istanpitta, close your eyes, and listen. The effect is magical. Bards' Comments: Composed mostly of Cedric's old jamming buddies from the SCA, Istanpitta played for Cedric and Joyce's wedding, both the ceremony and the ensuing Maypole dance. Also, the vielle (medieval fiddle) that Thea is holding in the middle of the picture is a sister instrument to Cedric's vielle, pocket fiddle, and hurdy-gurdy.
	Brobdingnagian Bards They combined their unique instruments--autoharp, recorder, and mandolin--together to form a unique sound they dubbed 'Celtic Renaissance'. Bards' Comments: Another Austin-based renfaire duo with the initials "B---- Bards"? What were the chances?
	Clandestine A high-energy, internationally famous Celtic band that does a great job fusing the sound of pipes and fiddle, backed up by guitar and percussion, and balanced by some lovely vocal work, Clandestine has a distinctive sound that rocks on both traditional and original material. It's hard to pick out the best thing about this band. Bards' Comments: TRF veterans will have fond memories of piper EJ, who had to keep his ren performances secret from his piping teacher; hence the name.
	Dream Plane Out of a dream emerges a sound for the new millennium