A few of our closest friends, and a sampling of our eclectic and wide-ranging interests:

The Arthurian Order of Avalon: Check out their new website, or email the Herald for information about joining or booking this fine nonprofit educational/drama group.

The Bilge Pumps: Pirates! Singing pirates! Singing pirates from Dallas who do funny stuff onstage, and are great company to share a rainy Faire with. Contact them for all your piratical needs. Aaarrgghh!

The Brothers Dimm: We have seen the future of Renn Faire entertainment, and it consists of three grown men telling stupid jokes in the mud. Go figure.

"Celtic Oklahoma:" No longer a web site, but an energetic community of musicians, venues, sessions, and tunes. We recommend for your special attention our friends Arabesque, Boru's Ghost, Wayne "Flyin' Fiddler" Cantwell, Calliope House, Dustin Cooper, Queen's Gambit, and Suspicious Contra Band.

Dirty Linen: Folk and world music served up fine in a colorful slick-cover magazine. Includes the most comprehensive tour and gig list we've ever seen.

Folk Music Home Page: Jay Glicksman's encyclopedic compendium. Lots of links to lots and lots of folks.

Jeremy Fowler-Lindemulder: Artist, teacher, writer, musician, and documentarian for Faire and Con alike.

FoxMoon Productions: Explore the depths of imagination with Fae, Merfolk, and large friendly furry animals.

Full Circle Books: Perhaps the most elegant literary establishment in central Oklahoma, and friendly towards musicians too. Support your local independent bookseller!

James Jones Musical Instruments: Leah highly recommends their hammered dulcimers.

Loose Shoes: Acoustic blues with a World Music attitude, and some nifty artwork too. Feets don't fail us now!

Norman Medieval Fair: Over thirty years and still going strong. Our "Home Faire," and in our humble opinions just about the best.

Norman Music Scene: Our favorite guide to our favorite local music in our home town.

The Norman Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: A congregation for people who don't like being told what to believe. A great community for seeking, sustaining, and sharing.

Oklahoma Celtic Heritage Association: Sharing the Heritage, with a Festival too! Visit this site often, and get involved!

Oklahoma City Traditional Music Association: A more supportive environment for learning, playing, and listening to traditional acoustic music cannot be found.

Phillips Theological Seminary: Anna's home away from home for about seven years. If you need a Divinity degree, this is a good place to earn one.

Red Griffin Productions: Knights, Ladies, Gypsies, and swordplay for your next Faire, convention, or trade show.

RenRadio.com: The first outlet to share our music with a wider audience.

Dr. Ben Sanders, Jr.: Our favorite chiropractor and long-time friend and supporter. Look for his booth at the Medieval Fair.

School of Stage Combat: Swashbuckling done right. Their sub-group, The Twisted Blades, mixes good swordplay with bad humor. Look for them at your favorite Faire.

Society for Creative Anachronism, The Kingdom of Ansteorra, Barony of Namron: Remember, if it wasn't for the SCA there would be no Rennies, and we'd all be doing Civil War reenactment or something. Pass the duct tape.

Southern Records/Southern Sound Studios: Chris offers some of the best indie blues and Americana around, and he's patient and understanding in the studio too.

United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma: Your source of information for anything related to Highlands, Tartan, or Haggis, and they throw fun parties.

Terry "Buffalo" Ware: "Americana" music's favorite sideman now leads his own twangy instrumental surf band the Shambles. A cool and friendly guy too. Don't fear the reverb.