Internalizing Your Art and Show and Tell!

When it comes to learning new things we all have methods. When it comes to music, its drilling it into my body over and over again until I can’t stand it any longer. I recently sorted all the songs in my playlist “SCA Songs to Learn” and was wondering: is 418 plays a lot? I added Rocky … Continue reading Internalizing Your Art and Show and Tell!

Atlantian Nights – A Near Eastern Experience at Pennsic

Friends, here we are. The forming of an amazing night. Through the grace of the Kingdom of Atlantia, do we, your humble servants, bring you a night of festivity, culture, music, and amazement.   We will have an assortment of activities for your pleasure.   SCA Medieval Barter Town will be present with a trading … Continue reading Atlantian Nights – A Near Eastern Experience at Pennsic

What are the kids dancing to these days?

I know as a drummer and beginning oud player, there are songs I like to play. Some of them touch me in a way, and others I like the technicality and challenge. I also know that dancers love certain songs. Whether its the rhythm or familiarity, perhaps some emotional tie, whatever the reason. Certainly there … Continue reading What are the kids dancing to these days?

What do you know anyway?! Songs you know.

We all know a bard or other accomplished performer that is really good at what they do. But whether you have considered jumping knee deep into the bardic scene or not, Im sure you have seen all kinds of opinions on how you should do it. I know Sophia the Orange would slap my hand … Continue reading What do you know anyway?! Songs you know.