Some of our Amazing Presenters & Performers
Discarded Mischief
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Discarded Mischief is a unique blend of musicians that have come together to form a Celtic infused rock band. This is not your normal Celtic band...as a matter of fact very little about this group is normal.
Formed in 2018 by Ric Smith, John McBride and James "Seamus" Dillard, the band evolved after the loss of Ric to cancer to our current line up. Six motley musicians all adding their own energy to the mix. 2019 found the band playing around Ohio at events and festivals for over 40,000 people, recording their first demos and being played on local radio show "Toss the Feathers." The band plays Irish, folk, rock and Americana, originals, covers and standards. So tap your foot, sing along, lift a pint and join us in some mischief. |
Primal Rhythm
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Primal Rhythm - The Ensemble
Primal Rhythm was created by Sue Balaschak initially as a solo project for recording records and teaching hand drum workshops. Sue's first hand drum CD, "Primal Rhythm 1" received national publications and is featured in the Cleveland documentary "Return of the Cuyahoga" which aired on PBS. She decided to bring her solo records to life and create a kick ass all female drum ensemble. They first surfaced the festival circuit in 2011- 2013 and have returned once again in 2020. Two of the original members, Dawn Fritz Heartsong, on percussion and Michelle Clark, laying down the bottom on DunDuns, have returned to tribal rock your world. In addition, Primal Rhythm is happy to announce their newest member, Sarah Ann Riffle on djembe. |
Jacki Smith
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Jacki's earthy, practical approach to magic takes the spooky out of being a witch and adds in the flavor of humor and lightheartedness. This isn't Jacki's first magical rodeo, as she has been making magic through her company, Coventry Creations since 1992 . You may just have grown up on Jacki's Blessed Herbal Candles and many other magical candle and oil lines.
Author of best selling books, Covenry Magic with Candles, Oils and Herbs, and DIY Akashic Wisdom co-authored with Patty Shaw. This witch doesn't sit still for anything. |
Lilith Dorsey
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Since 1991, Lilith Dorsey has been doing successful magick for patrons of her business. She is editor/publisher of Oshun-African Magickal Quarterly, and filmmaker of the experimental documentary Bodies of Water:Voodoo Identity and Tranceformation. Lilith Dorsey is also author of Voodoo and Afro-Caribbean Paganism and The African-American Ritual Cookbook, and choreographer for jazz legend Dr. John’s “Night Tripper” Voodoo Show. In July 2013, she led her first ever Voodoo Zombie Silent Rave, complete with very confused Thriller flash mob. Please contact her at voodoouniverse@yahoo.com for information about psychic readings and services. Lastly, don’t forget to check out her new book Love Magic released in Dec 2016.
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Heather Killen
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Witch, Priestess, crafts woman, teacher and pirate. Heather is an ordained Wiccan Clergy Woman in the State of Ohio and actively practicing Witch. She has taught women's and warrior mysteries across Northern America for the last 20 years.
Heather is the founder and director of the Earth Warriors Festival which launched in 2008. Owner and Mistress of Mixology at Violet Flame Gifts. Opened in 2003, VFG is a hearth based Practitioner’s Shop specializing in all natural, hand blended body products, oils, supplies and custom work. Heather is a practical, down to earth witch who is frequently called an irrepressible force of nature. |
Alaric Albertsson
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Alaric embraced polytheism in the summer of 1971, and has never looked back! Over the past five decades his personal spiritual practice has developed as a synthesis of Anglo-Saxon tradition, country beliefs, herbal studies and rune lore. For Alaric, a reverence for the earth and respect for ancestral and indigenous spirits are fundamental defining qualities of Pagan religion.
During the 70's, living in the Ozark mountains, Alaric had the opportunity to talk with rural people with traditional customs - moon lore, weather lore, healing superstitions - passed on for generations. During this time he was also influenced by spiritist traditions. He eventually moved to Kansas City, where he served as Vice President and on the Board of Directors for the Heartland Spiritual Alliance during the 1990's. In 2001, on the day of the winter solstice, Alaric moved to Pennsylvania. It was there where he began to share his knowledge and experience on a wider scale, beginning with the publication of his book Travels Through Middle Earth: The Path of a Saxon Pagan. In 2011 he collaborated with artist Taren Martin to create the popular Martin Rune Deck. Alaric and his husband Scott have since returned to the Midwest and now reside in Dubuque, Iowa. |
Chris Holmes
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A call and response are subtle words to describe Christopher Holmes. Known for his wire wrapped jewelry and West African drumming, Holmes was fortunate to have the opportunity to learn African percussion and drum circle facilitation under the late Halim el Dabh (Kent State University). Music and art have always been foundations for Holmes -family, life experiences, nature, travel, and community are a few of his influences. Christopher has been creating and refining his jewelry for 11 years, exhibitions in galleries, art shows, and festivals. Chris’s goal is to inspire others to feel free to express themselves with drumming and creating jewelry.
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Soolah Hoops
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Soolah is a Hoop & Fire Dance Performer as well as a Hoop Dance Instructor and facilitates classes and hoop meditation workshops around the country. Hoolah hoops officially entered her life in 2007 with a beautiful group of friends as she shared Reiki by using a hoop as a healing tool. After putting the hoop down for a year she picked it back up in hopes of working with fire in 2008. She began fire dancing in 2009 and Soolah has performed at many festivals and events bringing the love and art of fire to the public. Soolah performs with a fire hoop, staff, "s" staff, poi, orb, swords and umbrella.
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