Faire of Champions 2025
Entertainers
Floki
I weave tales from the ancient Eddas and Sagas of Norse mythology, bringing to life the epic adventures of gods and heroes. Through these timeless stories, I transport my audience to a world of valor, magic, and mystery. Each narrative is a journey into the rich tapestry of Viking lore, filled with legendary quests, divine encounters, and the enduring spirit of the Norse people.
Irish Bard
Andrew McKee has been a working musician and singer/song writer since 1999. As a member of the award winning Brobdingnagian Bards, he has performed at a variety of venues from the Texas Renaissance Festival to Dragon Con and from Hollywood to Ireland. Most fans recognize him from his ever-present mandolin and recorder, but will now be pleasantly surprised by the addition of the tenor recorder and guitar.
Norðanfólk
Texas-based Norðanfólk perform skaldic Nordic folk music in the animist neofolk tradition of Northern Europe. Norðanfólk explore Norse mythical and cultural themes through a mix of originals and select favorites from well-known Nordic folk artists Wardruna, Heilung, Songleikr and Skáld. On top of ancient and traditional instruments such as the kravik lyre, hurdy-gurdy, and tagelharpa, Norðanfólk layer hypnotic rhythms and 3-part harmonies in Norwegian, Icelandic and Old Norse.