Many entertainers who go to Pennsic War are doing so as professionals or semi-pro's... people who have been working their art for a long time and make a living at it. Some even rely on Pennsic earnings to pay for their journey and stay at War. This page is dedicated to these folks.

I've been gathering information on individuals and groups who perform at War and are looking for paid opportunities to play In Your Campsite. Imagine! Quality entertainment in your courtyard for an evening, in the middle of this wonderful dream of a vacation we call Pennsic War. Truly, heaven on earth.

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List of Performers

Draconik
Email: contact@draconik.com	Website: http://www.draconik.com
Where to find at Pennsic: Folkvang (n21)
Description of performance(s): We are a professional insured fire dance troupe from Boston with many years of experience. Our members are internationally recognized for their arts and will happily perform to any provided music. We need about 10x10feet that's free of low branches and relatively flat. Our show is a variety of different skills and styles and truly has something for everyone. It is suitable for all ages. We perform with fire poi, staff, hula hoop, fire fingers, jump rope, and fire eating. Solo and duo performances available. Updated: 18-Jul-2008
Clan Tynker	Pennsic.Net: tynkers
Email: clantynker@juno.com	Website: http://www.clantynker.com
Where to find at Pennsic: Outlands
Description of performance(s): Juggling, Magic, Fire eating, Sword Swallowing, live Music, Dance, Tightrope walking, are just a few of the skills this whimsical Jester family of actual brothers and Sisters offer. Thier show is appropriate for any occasion, and never fails to amaze and delight audiences young and old(and everyone in between too!). Read our Pennsic.Net interview with Clan Tynker Updated: 17-Jul-2008
Istanpitta
Email: avatar1@flash.net	Website: http://www.istanpitta.com View Photo
How to find at Pennsic: cell: 281-451-7885
Description of performance(s): Istanpitta Early Music Ensemble returns to Pennsic for another year of authentic pre-16th c. songs and dance music both from Western and Mid-Eastern Europe performed on historical instruments: Lute/cittern, Medieval Bagpipes, Transverse flutes, Vielles, Krumhorn, Frame Drums. Joining us is World class Tribal dancer, Sahira providing dance and fire-spinning (for evening parties upon request). We will be performing in the market area and will be available for evening parties. Updated: July 26, 2007
Ensemble Cercamon
Email: info@ensemblecercamon.com	Website: http://www.ensemblecercamon.com View Photo
Where to find at Pennsic: We will be playing everywhere, or B-02 camping with Oriflamme
Description of performance(s): A trio of troubadours playing street music from the middle ages. Their creations exploit exceptional tones, produced by instruments from other periods and other lands, oriental as well as occidental. Hurdy-gurdy, oud, rauschpfeife, saz and bouzouki...all working together to yield a truly novel blend of music. Submitted: July 23, 2007
Michael Weaver
Email: mweav411@kutztown.edu	Website: http://www.myspace.com/celticmichaelweaver View Photo
Where to find at Pennsic: The Bealtuinn Free Company in block B02
Description of performance(s): Celtic music (a la the Dublineers, Empty Hats, and many others). Guitar and voice, can join a group or can bring along other musicians within my camp. Submitted: June 12, 2007
Ze'ev ben 'Arye (Marcellus Wolfhurst)
Email: marnenlk@yahoo.com
Where to find at Pennsic: Find me at House Dione Sidhe
Description of performance(s): I play mostly late-period and folk music on bowed strings and recorders, and can occasionally be induced to sing if suitably bribed. :) Rumor has it that I've also been spotted morris dancing while playing fiddle Submitted: May 20, 2003
Hareem Shar'eem
Email: hareemshareem@aol.com	Website: http://www.geocities.com/troupehareemshareem
Where to find at Pennsic: Stop by Easter Island or the Goat Clan's castle
Description of performance(s): Middle Eastern dance - specifically Rom, American Tribal and Cabaret. We also do a little drumming and are always looking for people to play along Submitted: May 20, 2003
Raven Spittle
Email: RavenSpittle@aol.com	Website: http://www.zdh.com/RavenSpittle/main.html
Where to find at Pennsic: At camp Raven Spittle
Description of performance(s): Comedy troupe. Best known for the "Trojan War in Ten Minutes" & "Julius Ceasar" Projected shows for this year: "R&J" & "The Scottish Play". We are a rag tag group of pirates who fancy themselves actors and just can't seem to get it right! Submitted: June 4, 2003
Desert Moon Dancers
Email: nancysuad@rcn.com	Website: http://www.desertmoondancers.i8.com View Photo
Where to find at Pennsic: Su'ad camps with House Full Circle
Description of performance(s): Desert Moon Dancers are a Near and Middle Eastern Dance troupe from the East Kingdom. Over the last twelve years we have performed on all types of stages, including sidewalks and campfires. We do a variety of styles from egyptian to classical persian. The male dancer in the troupe, Hijara, also performs the egyptian combat stick dance known as tahtib. Please come and share the evening with us! Submitted: June 24, 2003
Loriwynn the Harper
Email: dadler@hvc.rr.com
Where to find at Pennsic: Warpuppies camp (E09, near the flushies)
Description of performance(s): Songs a capella and/or accompanied by wire-strung harp, 12-string guitar, bowed psaltery, doumbek, misc. hand percussion. Willing to play solo or join in group. Must be under canvas after dark for harp. Please provide bug buckets for light. Full-time professional in mundane life; performance or instruction in all of the above. Best method of contact pre-Pennsic is (908) 889-1968, 10 AM - Midnight, EST. Submitted: July 24, 2003
Jubilatores
Email: charissa_rn@sbcglobal.net	Website: http://www.jubilatores.com View Photo
Where to find at Pennsic: Leave message at Cynnabar Encampment W02
Description of performance(s): Medieval music of many cultures, including moorish (arabic), shepardic, and others performned on period instruments. Submitted: Aug 26, 2003
Paolo Garbanzo	Pennsic.Net: garbanzo
Email: paul@garbanzojuggling.com	Website: http://www.garbanzojuggling.com
Where to find at Pennsic: Camp Morningwood or Coxcomb Academy
Description of performance(s): Juggling, fire eating, fire juggling and comedy Read our Pennsic.Net interview with Paolo Submitted: Tue Mar 19 07:15:28 2002
Freiman the Minstrel	Pennsic.Net: freiman
Email: freiman99@hotmail.com	Website: http://www.geocities.com/athens/styx/5223
Where to find at Pennsic: Meridian Populace
Description of performance(s): Traditional Celtic music or SCA celtic music (ie Clancy's, or Dubliners type stuff). Instruments: guitar, lute, fife, bodhran, voice. Submitted: Tue Mar 19 07:14:13 2002
Owain Phyfe
Email: inngate@nightwatchrecording.com	Website: http://nightwatchrecording.com
Where to find at Pennsic:
Description of performance(s): Romantic period songs from around the globe, solo performance on a chitarra battente (Renaissance Guitar) and voice. Submitted: Tue Mar 19 07:52:01 2002
Ian Douglas
Email: iain_douglas@hotmail.com	Website: none
Where to find at Pennsic: Coxcomb Academy
Description of performance(s): Juggler of diablo, devil stick, clubs, balls and machetes (yes real ones) Submitted: Tue Mar 19 07:55:06 2002

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The only requirement is that you must be a professional or semi-professional public entertainer. That is: you perform in front of a paying public and have a good reputation as an entertainer. What you charge or how you barter is between you and your patrons. Note: Henna painters, woad painters, hair braiders and any other personal service cannot be listed as public entertainment on this page.

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