October 10th - 13th, 2024
Saratoga Springs Retreat Center
10243 Saratoga Springs Road, Upper Lake, CA 95485
Festival Favorites Sharon Knight and Winter are internationally touring musicians in the mythic-Celtic vein. Their penchant for combining fierce and gutsy bravado with ethereal beauty, a hearty dose of fantastical lyrics, and an obvious love of storytelling has inspired their own style, “Neofolk Romantique”. This often sound less Celtic and more “Folktales that ran away with the Faeries at the turn of the century and took cover in an old trunk bound for the circus, which was then commandeered by pirates.” This suits them fine.
They have shared stages with mythic music favorites such as Faun, Omnia, Corvus Corax, Wardruna, SJ Tucker, Tricky Pixie, Heather Dale, Wendy Rule, Stellamara, and many more.
Hear Sharon and Winter’s music on Bandcamp:
https://sharonknight.bandcamp.com
See Video:
https://sharonknight.net/video/
PHOTO CREDIT:
Full Band: Paul Nordin, EMB Films.
Close Up: PixieVision Productions
Originally from San Francisco, Rene Collins has been involved in music and magick his whole life. He started learning piano at age ten, studying vocals at 11 years old, and was writing original songs at 12. His voice was forged while playing with a variety of acts through high school and college.
In his early rock years in California he became lead singer with Trump Loliel, High and Outside, and dancer for The Nation Funktasia produced by Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy (creators of Toni Toni Toni and En Vogue).
Once moved to New York, he recorded two albums with “Blue Ceiling” before branching out on his own to record “Aphromystic”. His music history combined with a decades- long career of theatre acting and dancing formed the charismatic and intelligent artist he is today.
Listen to Rene’s music here: https://youtu.be/RxeecNxEqAQ
David Gibbons
Tranquil Sound Gardens
David brings his majestic sound bath back to Hexenfest! Enormous gongs and chimes wash you in their soothing sounds. A lovely way to begin your day! Bring your yoga mat and float away on a sea of sonic delight!