Cast Changes

[Prof. John Bull]

Okay, so exactly how many acts ARE going to be at Fest? This sounds like it's going to be emptier and emptier.  When does the Joust take a hit? Or some of the musical troupes (if they haven't already)? 

Bramblebush, Cromatico, and Reve du Faun all disbanded at the end of last year's run.  Langer's Ball, an established local band, will be at MNRF for the first time.  I understand there are also two new smaller groups.

I'm not aware of any changes coming from management in this area.

[groomporter]

Reve du Faun has actually changed to "Briar" https://www.facebook.com/pages/Briar/120156600875?sk=info They're going to be focusing more on English folk songs rather the the Celtic stuff that practically -every- other fest band plays and have brought back John, their original bass player from Reve du Faun.

[Prof. John Bull]

Briar is a great group and well worth a listen.  They were performing two sets a day at MNRF last year (though without John).

[Cofeeguru]

My best friend, Lin, was in Cromatico. This year, I get to cheer her on as a member of the Court Revelers. I'm quite proud.  And relieved they weren't cut.

[white trillium]

I really enjoyed Briar's sets last, looking forward to hearing the other new acts.  Excited to hear that Langer's Ball will be at fest this year!

[Alison - Not Caterina Anymore]

Cromatico didn't disband, per se, we're just on hiatus. Although we wont be at fest unless it's a limited engagement in the future. We were trying for a single weekend this year but our personal schedules did not work out with the rearranged theme weekends.

Hopefully we will start working on non-fest gigs once we're all ready again. Silly baby taking up all my time. 

[Charlotte Rowan]

Bramblebush, Cromatico, and Reve du Faun all disbanded at the end of last year's run.  Langer's Ball, an established local band, will be at MNRF for the first time.  I understand there are also two new smaller groups.

Langer's Ball was at Fest 2 years ago (under the name Whiskey Chasers), and they were great. A lot of good energy, a bit like MacDougall's Pride. Four Pints Shy will forever be my favorite, but Langer's Ball was a close second. I'm glad they'll be back.