Renfaire Radio Station

[Nidhoggr]

I have searched, searched, and searched some more and have not found a renaissance faire station online that embodies to ME what the faire is about. SO: I have decided I want to start up a Renny Radio station.  I ask you here: WHAT are some renaissance faire performance groups (preferably with cd's) that you enjoy?  I would profit absolutely zero from this and it would be amazing exposure for some of the groups we know and love to get exposure other places.  Thoughts?

[Merlin the Elder]

Anymore, most, if not all, of the performers will have CDs available. First ones that jump into my head are Circa Paleo, Tartanic, Wine & Alchemy, Owain Phyfe, Sarah Mullen... you could also throw in some material by some of the comedy acts periodically.

Keep in mind that there may be some copyright issues involved. I do not know how that is monitored on the Internet, but do know that there have been issues in the past in this regard.  There may be no royalties on most of the music, as the music is going to be frequently in the public domain, but the performances are not. The common conception anymore seems to be that once it's in digital format, it's free to distribute as desired, and this is not the case.

[Nidhoggr]

There are a ton of companies that you pay for "blanket royalties".  You pay a fee and they take care of all the royalty stuff. You can also (if hosting dedicated)use them or file the Appropriate forms and pay royalty bills.

[Dinobabe]

Live365 has renradio, which I have always thought had great faire music and listened to for years.  Unfortunately it is now a VIP station which means you have to pay to listen.

[Nidhoggr]

This one would be 100% free to listen to.  I'd profit nothing on it, and actually be spending money to do it.

[Nidhoggr]

I am going to have a combination (I should mention) of actual RenFaire bands and of bigger groups performing songs you hear at faire (IE: Great Big Sea - Lukey's Boat).

[Captain Dungcaster]

How about groups that do period music like the Canadian Brass and The Baltimore Consort? I would like to hear music used for court dancind and such as well as modern performers at Faires. Hope you can get it up and running!

[Bainite]

Do you know what streaming format you are going to use?   Personally, I put my vote in for Shoutcast.  It's stable, been around for years, and runs on all devices.

As far as artists, I think a scheduled mix of styles would be good.  Pubsings, sea chantys, funny stuff in the morning to afternoon slot, and true renaissance performances evening to morning.  I, for one, would love to make my morning drive with Tartanic.

[Clan McCann]

Not sure if this is a necropost, as it's been a couple of months. If this is a project that you're still working on I have a suggestion:

I saw Saxon Moon for the first time at Sherwood this year. Greatly enjoyed them, and I know they have CD's as I bought 2.

[Nidhoggr]

Not a necropolis post IMHO. Project still alive just been very busy.

[DeadBishop]

This used to be the best out there and was a free station, but it's pay-to-listen now. 

RenRadio - www.live365.com/stations/rengeek

[Craigmeister]

Kansas City's "Tullamore" would be a great group for the radio.  They play some lively Celtic music as well as some ballads.  "Wyndnwyre" from south Texas is a quality band as well.  So is "Istanpitta" from northern Texas.

[Clan McCann]

Well if nothing else, this is turning into a wonderful resource for me to find new "Faire" music!

[Nidhoggr]

Aye, agreed.  I'm slowly but surly compiling last.

[Aderin]

anyone know of a free to listen ren station? Thank ye kindly and good fortunes to you in advance!!