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2018 FESTIVAL DATES
August 25 , 26 September 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21

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Albannach Albannach is Scots-Gaelic for “Scottish” or “Scotsman”. Albannach is comprised of three Scotsmen and one Scottish lass, all born and bred in Scotland! Their fifth and newest member is an American born Scot, but they don't hold it against him. Albannach is not just another Scottish ‘Pipes & Drums’ band, their primal drumming and precise piping stirs the soul of anyone who hears them – young and old! One weekend only - September 23td & 24th at the Blackfriars Theatre.

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Ballet Theatre of Maryland BTM celebrates Shakespeare’s genius with the poignant, archetypal love story Romeo & Juliet. Last performed by BTM more than six years ago, this tragic tale is told poetically and passionately through the fusion of dance, literature and Prokofiev’s magnificent musical masterpiece! Special performance Labor Day weekend only! 9/2,3,4 at 10:30am on the Globe Theatre! www.balletmaryland.org

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Bayfield Brass Anthony Valerio, director. Fantastic brass music masterly played. www.bayfieldbrass.com Performing Sundays, 9/11 - 10/23.

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Camerata Musica, singers of madrigals Debby Bors, Sarah Brackbill, Dan Brandt, Sherri Calvo, Christine Carey, April Curnow, Laura Denz, Bruce Hampton, Stan Hopkins, Beth Hopper - director, Buckley Hopper,Brooke Hsu, Katherine Lee, Katherine Marek, Nick Mecholsky, Harry Olson, Doreen Oster, Lynn Reggia, John Scheeler, Priscilla Wainwright Camerata Musica is an energetic a capella madrigals troupe, performing in myriad languages and styles from sacred to silly and from medieval chants to love ballads. http://www.camerata-musica.net/ . Performing9/9,10; 10/7,8.

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Consort Anon. Marketa Ebert, Mary Anne Espenshade, Eric Schwartz, Helen-Jean Talbott For 30 seasons Consort Anon. has recreated the music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods to help Festival-goers better understand the music that might have surrounded Henry VIII's royal court as well as the peasants. The Consort, named after that most prolific early music composer Anonymous, was formed in 1979 and played their first Renaissance Festival in the autumn of 1980. When not in Revel Grove, the Consort performs at schools and church services. http://home.earthlink.net/~consort_anon/index.htm Performing 8/26,27; 9/16,17,23,24.

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The Crimson Pirates Anne Alford, Dan O'Driscoll, Robin Flanagan, Don Kilcoyne, Kelly Kilcoyne. Prepare to be boarded! Revel Grove's favorite out-of-town singing pirates sail in from New York. They bring songs of lost love, spilt beer and cabin boys! Performing 9/30; 10/1, 21,22.

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Cu Dubh Cu Dubh consists of musicians who have dedicated their lives to the study and performance of ancient music. David Macejka (2012 Grammy nominee), Mike McNutt and a variety of select performers have brought together their personal influences to create dark, original compositions played on the Great Highland Bagpipes and a barrage of drums from around the world. With influences from Scotland, Gaul, Galicia, Norway, Brittney, Ireland, Wales, German, India, Arabia, Africa and beyond, they call back to the ancient tribes in all of us. http://www.cudubhtribe.com/

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Dileab Phriseil Dileab Phriseil (Gaelic for "Precious Heritage"), is an ensemble of friends that formed from a church group. Featuring traditional songs of Scotland and Ireland, in English and Gaelic, along with fiddle, whistle, bodhran, and other instruments, Dileab Phriseil endeavours to preserve the bequest for which it is named. http://www.dileabphriseil.com/ Performing 9/16,17; 10/21,22.

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Dublin 3 Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, singer and guitarist Ray Murphy met fiddler Jennifer Belle in a pub one evening over a decade ago and the two have been entertaining audiences ever since. Drummer Kevin Shook adds a gentle bass feel on cajon to traditional Celtic tunes that will be sure to get you clapping along. Performing 9/16,17. http://www.dublinfive.com/

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Faith Ditty, Mistress of the Dance Christa Palmer will delight the young and young at heart leading the maypole and peasant dances and she invites you to join the dance! Also a prize-winning Irish stepdancer, Christa can be seen amazing audiences dancing to jaunty jigs and fast-paced reels.

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Melodious Ditty Mistress Ditty (Cathy Palmer) plays fiddle and is music director for many of the period plays produced at the festival. Cathy, her husband Bill, and talented daughters Abbie and Christa have played at Revel Grove over many years. You can catch Mistress Ditty at the maypole, in the pathways, and on the Globe providing music for Fightasia and The Courtly Interlude.

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Bob and Sue Esty - Harp and Voice Bob Esty - harp, voice, pennywhistle. Sue Esty- harp, voice, bowed psaltry, drum. Bob and Sue perform Renaissance, Celtic, and folk music on harp, bowed psaltery, drum, voice, and whatever other instrument comes close to hand! Performing 9/9 - 10/22.

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Fol-de-Rol, folk songs and madrigals April Curnow, Sharon McKinley, Ellen Waff The family-friendly vocal trio encourages audience participation, especially by children. Find them in the pathways and at Crooked Cottage stage on 8/26, 27; 9/30, 10/1.

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James of Perry Hall, drummer & percussionist James Gummer James has been part of the “soundtrack” of the festival since 1997. Visit him online at www.jamesgummer.com

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The Hooligans The band your mama warned you about is back FOR THE FULL RUN this season! Find them at the pubs, spreading joy, music, and nothing a good vaccine couldn't cure. The Hooligans specialize in Celtic music both rousing and beautiful. http://hooligansmusic.bandcamp.com/

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The O'Danny Girls HOUSE PARTY! Liz Demery Bragg, Ellie Cattle, James Gummer, Sarah Marsden, Edie McKay, Steve Wannall. It's a house party...if you live in a bar. Join The O'Danny Girls, the Drum Runners, and a rogue Pyrate as they join forces for a show filled with music and laughter. Guaranteed to get you on your feet and movin'! (But Daisy will block the exit.) At the Boars Head Tavern.

2018 FESTIVAL DATES

Musicians & Dancers