Godspeed, Leghorn The Piper!
Craigmeister • June 2, 2024
I hate to post sad news but this time I must. The Rampant Rooster, Lary Fowler Bagpiper
passed away on Tuesday, May 28th. I met Lary at the Northwest Arkansas Renfest in Fayetteville in 2008. He told me lots about organizing Renfaires. I made 2 trips to the Four Winds Renaissance Faire
in Tyler & a trip to the Avalon Faire
in Kilgore, TX to hang out with him over the years. He even met me at Sherwood Forest Faire
in 2018. He was a good friend, the nicest guy & a heck of a bagpiper.
After 1 of his performances, he told me that he messed up a song pretty badly. I laughed & told him that none of us who don't play the pipes would ever know. That cracked him up.
Faire thee well, Lary! I hope to hear you playin' the pipes in Heaven! Ephesians 2:8-9
Don't take your family, friends or fairemily for granted. Show & tell them that you appreciate them whenever you can.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCkG70FhBg0
Good day! In case you want to hear about my 2025 Spring sojourns while you drive, mow or vacuum, you can follow this link. OR you can watch it and have a relaxation break. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzLLybQQ6vk
Well met! I have published Renfest Info And Fun Podcast # 10. It is an interview with Careena Campbell that I conducted a couple of years ago. Not only is she a Rennie, her alter ego can be found at Wren Fairy Cosplay on the Book of Faces . You can listen to the podcast on Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Amazon, Player FM and/or Podchaser. This podcast is another Easter egg for something coming in the near future. Stay tuned...
Oh, my! There will be a mid-week small, short Renfaire in Broken Arrow on Wednesday, June 4th. In Tulsa street terms, it will be on the southwest corner of 101st Street South & 145th East Avenue. If we can show the library system that they have something great on their hands, mayhems they will move it to a weekend... https://www.facebook.com/events/640413532326316/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mec...
Seeking adventure this weekend? Well, look no further than the Bluffwoods Renaissance Festival in Saint Joseph, Missouri. (It's about an hour north of Kansas City.) I can ensure that you will have a great time at this event. Good music, jousting and great vendors abound! Huzzah! www.bluffwoodsrenfest.com
Good day, fyne people. You can find Renfest Info And Fun podcast # 9 now on Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Amazon, Player FM and/or Podchaser. This podcast with Dan Zielinski of the Jenks Planetarium discusses how many people in the Medieval & Renaissance times depended on tracking the stars to survive. Have you heard of Copernicus? His contribution to earth is discussed as well. He was definitely a rebel who feared for his life due to his discovery. Feel free to tune in & I wish you faire travels to your next event!
Greetings & salutations. You can find Renfest Info And Fun podcast # 8 on on Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Amazon, Player FM and/or Podchaser. The 8th episode contains nautical music. It is a tribute to Jesse Linder, Bard who talked of making a nautical cd in 2019 but was not able to do so before he passed. I put songs in it from several artists for your listening pleasure. I hope that you enjoy it.
Good day! And so it was that Renfest Info And Fun Podcast # 7 was posted. It contains tips on running your own Renaissance Faire during the weekend it occurs. 'Tis a crossover from my video on YouTube from almost 2 years ago. I plan to bring more NEW content to my podcast this month as well as over the summer. You can find my podcasts on Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Amazon, Player FM and/or Podchaser. Enjoy these breaks from the Rat Race. Huzzah!
Need something to listen to on the way to a Renfest this spring? The 6th Renfest Info And Fun podcast has been published. It's an edited version of my FB Live interview with Holly Anne Black who is an organizer of the The Narnia Faire coming May 9 - 10 to Fordland, MO & September 26 - 28 to Fayetteville, AR. I edited out the connectivity issues that plagued us while using FB. The interview is also available on my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOEeZOaM4vM
Good day! Renfest Info And Fun Podcast # 5 has been posted. It contains tips on how to plan ahead in holding your own Renaissance Faire. It is a crossover from my video on YouTube from almost 2 years ago. I plan to bring BRAND NEW content to my podcast very soon. (That being a difficult task in the middle of Renfaire season since I am blessed to be able to travel to so many of them.) You can find my podcasts on Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Amazon, Player FM and/or Podchaser.
Do you have a quest to better afford trips to Renfaires? Here are 8 great ways to be able to save money on such journeys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAWtLxeM5Lk