2010 Performers

Kellianna is an accomplished musician and performer worldwide. Her CD's , Lady Moon and I Walk with the Goddess are being recognized around the globe as a must have for any lover of Goddess inspired folk music. Her live shows are a combination of acoustic guitar songs and chants to the God and Goddess.  Kellianna performs powerful Mythology inspired Folk Music and Chant at venues such as The 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2008 Goddess Conference in Glastonbury, England and the 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2008 Women of Wisdom Conference in Seattle, Washington, The Everyday Goddess Conference, 2006 & 2007, The Jack in the Green Festival, Hastings, England May 2006, and Samhain Processional, Athboy Ireland, October 2006. 

Christopher LaFond is an astrologer who works, teaches, and lectures throughout New England and the NorthEast USA. He is a certified professional astrologer and has lectured on astrological topics at both local and international conventions. He specializes in classical and medieval astrological methods, but also includes some modern methods in his work. He is available for private readings and for private or group classes. Chris is also a Professor of Spanish at Boston College, a beekeeper, and musician who performs mainly on the Celtic Harp. In 2009 his group the Pilgrim Celtic Harp Trio released their latest CD “Garden Concert." www.lafond.us (astrology) www.celticharper.net (harp)

 

Peter Janson - Considered a "gifted acoustic fingerstyle guitar player" (Dirty Linen), Peter Janson's brand of American Fingerstyle music brings world-class solo guitar playing to the concert stage. Reminiscent of American Folk guitar, Celtic guitar, and American Roots music his original and compelling contemporary style is filled with artistry, superb technical mastery, and heartfelt passion.

He's collaborated on stage with a variety of acoustic artists including guitar luminaries Alex de Grassi, Ed Gerhard, Dakota Dave Hull, and Chris Proctor, contemporary fingerstyle players Ken Bonfield and Steve Davison, singer-songwriters Brooks Williams, Shane Jackman, Greg Greenway, and Tim Harrison, and Celtic artists Aine Minogue, Aoife Clancy, Robbie O'Connell, and many more...

With critical acclaim such as "perfection... highly creative," "a true artist's soul," and "perhaps the leading contemporary fingerstyle guitarist today" there's no doubt he has bridged a gap bringing together the every-day music fan with die-hard guitar fans.

Peter's music has entertained millions throughout the world on radio, digital radio, internet radio, TV, on airline flights, and live. He is a regular performer at guitar festivals and concerts throughout North America. His solo recordings include Firelight Moonlight, Winter Gifts, Across the Bridge, Sometimes From Here, and most recently Compass Rose. He also appears on numerous international recordings and compilations.

See more about Peter Janson at www.peterjanson.com

Featherscale blends acoustic and electric sounds to create their own brand of Pagan rock with just a touch of the Irish drinking songs they grew up with. With influences as diverse as Leonard Cohen, the Pogues, Warren Zevon, and the Ramones, Featherscale will make you move, laugh, and think with their skillfully written tales and heartfelt performance.

Gwynne Green - Crazed Celt recording artist Gwynne Green will be appearing at PPD this year. As a long-time leader in the Celtic, Sinnsearacht & Pagan communities' bardic arts, Gwynne's credits include being a member of the best-selling duo "Double Helix" ("Falcons of the Wood", "Live at Domi's" & "Wellspring"), Ban Ri Tuaithe (Chieftain) of Tuatha na bPreachain Naomh/Tribe of the Sacred Crows since 1994, former Chief Bard for ADF for over a decade and author of the Poets training Program/Filedheacht.

For PPD, Gwynne & her band Suibne Geilt [translation from the Irish: divine crazy people!] will bring some of the 21 instruments she plays and mesmerize us with their personal blend of rock/ jazz/ celtic/ folk magic. The entrancing shall ensue!

Briar Rose... Metal, Deal with it - Formed in 1988 by vocalist Randy Blake II and guitarist Marcus Lorde, Kevin DeMello on drums and Roger Dumas on bass .
1988 : Recorded demo / EP "Briar Rose" with producer Joe Moody.
1990 :Released debut album "Dark Tales of Optimism".
1992: Recorded second album "Win if You Can, Lose if You Must but Always Cheat".
1994: With the exception of Blake II all members of the band departed due to the rise of "grunge."
2000 :Blake learned the band had acquired a cult status overseas.
2000: Released "Detention."
2007 : The band returned to the stage at the Music For Middlesex 5 festival .
2007: Released Halloween single "Devil on a Cell Phone".
2007: Released single "Hairy Eyeball."
2008: Released "Holy Fubar" and "Imprisioned In Flesh".
2008: Released EP "Party Favor."
2008: Released Halloween single "Swamp Witch".
2008: Left the USA for Kent, England to begin recording the album "Roses Are Rare, Violence Is True"with Grammy nominated producer Chris Tsangarides.
2009: Released "Roses Are Rare, Violence Is True."
2009: Released single"Astral Groover."
2009: Released single "Ravens on Roadkill."
2009: Released Holiday single "Mistletoe Belt Buckle."
2010: Conducted interviews in England and New Zealand, with radio play in England, New Zealand and Philidelphia as well as the Web.
2010: Released single "Hail of Bullets."

Current Lineup:

Randy Blake II (vocals)
Mike Lepore (guitar)
Jason Vanderpool (drums)
Chris Landoch (bass)
Joseph McDonald (keyboards)

If you have any questions, concerns or would like to perform at one of our events please email us at entertainment@semappd.com