Celthix
http://www.celthix.com

The Celthix is a group of musicians that draws its energy from the roots of American Folks Music.  From its origin in the British Isles and the mountains of Appalachia to the contemporary Folk music of the 20th century.

DragonSong
http://www.myspace.com/dragonsongband
DragonSong can also be found on FaceBook & ReverbNation





DragonSong is a collaborative world music ensemble performing a synthesis of contemporary and traditional music. With a shared love of stretching musical boundaries, this tribe of artists bands together to experiment freely with an open mind, challenge one another, and explore artistic diversity. Their organic nature and addiction to exotic percussion births a kaleidoscope of compositions with a unique, international flavor. Through the integration of both ethnic and progressive tools, members combine their talents to create an entity greater than themselves to share with the rest of the collective. They strive to enlighten and inspire each other, and others, by recycling energy and encouraging expression on a conscious and subconscious level. Vocal harmonies blend with a variety of instrumentation, weaving an intricate tapestry of sound. Through the fusion of music with visual performing arts, DragonSong creates a multi-sensory experience for all to enjoy.

Nuit (Night) Moore

Nuit creates a dramatic fusion of her background in theater, love of ancient ritual, and ecstatic sacred dance with an avant garde aesthetic and occult flair. She performs with Isis Noir Tribal, is a neo-vaudeville actress, fire dancer, burlesque dancer and cabaret performer. A High Priestess of Isis, Ishtar and Inanna, she has a deep love of the exotic and sensual. For Mabon, she will be offering several performance pieces related to specific Goddess archetypes, which she will keep a secret until showtime :)

Ankara

"Welcome to Ankara"  An anchor-point of love, music, and light.   We are a performance troupe based in the Charlottesville, Virginia area.  Our love of music, dance, and all that goes with it is obvious in our every move.  We play mostly Middle-Eastern music and are adding more and more styles of music to our repertoire as we go.  We are an eclectic group of dancers and musicians, with many styles and inspirations to share.  Ever evolving, ever growing, we bring our creative burst to the stage at Beltane to share our love with the wonderful people there.  Share in the light, Share in the love, Share in the music.  Join us at the stage for a new and colorful look at music and dance! 

"Fire BLITZ"

     
Jacen Mirayes—Long drunken debates have been started about whether or not Jacen is the leader of the group or “spinning tutelage provider”, but he undoubtedly was the first of any one of the group to start spinning and has a grace and style that mesmerizes the other performers and luckily spectators too. Picking up a set of poi over 10 years ago, he hasn’t stopped since (and boy are his arms tired).

Dragon—With either the cool or clichéd name that long predates his fiery hobby, Dragon can be found brandishing his fire whip with zealous at any event he goes to, performing or not. He also spins poi, breathes fire and is the one in the group constantly deciding that things need to be taken to the next level, much to onlookers delight.

Kayleen—At first the most reluctant member to join, she now has an enthusiasm for fire play that is borderline pyromaniac. The firehoop is her trademark (until one of the men develop the hips for it), however she also can be spotted breathing fire whenever she’s bored or swinging a set of poi around clumsily when the mood strikes.

Scotty --- Setting tween and teen hearts a blaze with his what is often referred to as ‘Drunken Monkey Spinning’, Scotty spins poi with a fast paced chaotic control that wows where ever he performs. Spinning poi since he was in grade school, Scotty is sure to master all forms of fire play before prom if the motivation finds him