This episode was recorded on the spot when Chuck Owston and I did our living room session for the traditional folk song Raggle Taggle Gypsy.Many artists have recorded and performed this popular folk song, but do you know the story behind it?In this episode, folk musician Chuck Owston discusses theContinue Reading
Around ten years ago, I was introduced to the Celtic Rock band Tempest when my friend Chuck Owston hosted a stop on their spring tour at the Bryn Mawr Church in White Oak, PA. As someone who very much enjoys Celtic Rock (and pretty much Celtic music of any kind),Continue Reading
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing writer, songstress, and activist Andrea Van Scoyoc for several years and I was only too happy to have her on the second episode of the Bonfires & Castles Podcast!In this interview, we discuss her days as a very popular published horror genre author, andContinue Reading
This past Sunday, I had the pleasure of performing with The Wayward Companions at Braddock’s Battlefield History Center. It was a time traveling adventure as we performed a candlelight concert in the mid 18th century for a wonderful and attentive (sold out) audience. Braddock’s Battlefield History Center is a sisterContinue Reading
This evening, as we await the snow in my area, I do my first unboxing of @firelightfables , a nontoxic candle company that also offers an immersive experience into the world of fantasy, history, and dungeons and dragons.Thanks to those that joined me and definitely check this candle company out,Continue Reading
Hey hey!Today I unbox the limited edition Camelot Collection put out by Mythologie Candles, giving my honest first time reaction to the candles in this mini collection.If you are into Medieval and Fantasy stories, along with myth and legend (particularly those concerning King Arthur and Excalibur), you might want toContinue Reading
In this first episode of Bonfires and Castles Podcast, I sit down for a ‘bonfireside chat’ with talented singer, songwriter, musician, and radio show host Rebekah Lawson. Rebekah is in a variety of musical groups, including Celtic Rain, The Lute & the Lady, among a few. She is also theContinue Reading
Greetings and welcome to the second stop on the adventures of 2022! This time we are stopping in Allison Park, PA at the Depreciation Lands Museum for an 18th century Children’s Doll Tea! This is an annual event put on by the Depreciation Lands Museum and is geared at youngContinue Reading
Greetings, Cheers, and Happy 2022! I hope you had a wonderful new year and that 2022 has been treating you well so far. As for myself, I have many projects ready to go for this year and I am looking forward to it all. One thing I missed over theContinue Reading
Travel to a world of dark forests and Gothic Cathedrals. Explore the realms of hidden castles and the ancient runes.Tiffany Apan’s first release for the year 2022 is a journey through such worlds, taking you on many twists and turns through a Medieval Fantasy world, with songs like “Ghost,” ChuckContinue Reading
A new year often brings new intentions, new ventures, and – if you’re an artist – new releases! Dark Celtic Folk Musician and Singer, Tiffany Apan, is starting the new year with a new musical offering titled Gothic Celt. Gothic Celt is a ten song compilation of previous releases, eachContinue Reading
Last year, Chuck Owston and I livestreamed this Winters Night Living Room Sessions Concert via my Facebook and IG Live pages. This year, we present it to you again and now with a new EP titled Coventry Carol, which was also recorded in a Living Room Session! I began myContinue Reading
This past Friday evening on The Tavern Livestream, I had the pleasure of welcoming back Regina, also known as The Darkeyed Musician. It was fun to chat with her again and get a little insight into what she has going on with some new music projects along with being anContinue Reading
Hey there! I’ve been enjoying myself this fall with some pretty cool events that I have the pleasure to be part of and visit. This merch haul features merchants from two events I was part of (Hydref Fall Festival and Three Rivers Comiccon) and one that I attended, though kindContinue Reading
Enjoy this excerpt from my Dark Romantic Fantasy series, The Birthrite which is set to be rereleased in January of 2022! PART 1: HECTOR’S CAVE June 20, 1844 Tuxpan, Mexico The serenity of early evening surrounded Hector as he walked along the shore. He reveled in the ocean’s tide swallowingContinue Reading
TA: First, for those unfamiliar with your work, tell a little about yourself and what it is you do. JL: I’m Julian and I’m a small business owner who makes a variety of handmade items, typically with a magical, nature-inspired, gothic, or vintage aesthetic. I started out primarily making blank journalsContinue Reading
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some amazing musicians and artists, both online and in person and one such artist is Christine Weir, or “Chris the Celt” on Instagram. Since we connected on IG, I started listening to some of her music and it is definitely worth checking out. ReadContinue Reading
In this premiere episode of The Hidden Library Podcast, I discuss the book Victorian Secrets: What a Corset Taught Me About the Past, Present, and Myself by Sarah A. Chrisman. As a history nerd and someone who is heavily involved with the living history and reenactment world, I frequently amContinue Reading
On Labor Day Weekend, I attended Fort Henry Days in Wheeling, West Virginia. While there, I performed with the music group The Wayward Companions, sat in with the Celtic folk music band Gallowglass, and was part of the 18th century encampment! And of course at these events, there are manyContinue Reading
This past summer, I featured The Darkeyed Musician and her album Illumina on my livestream The Tavern and also here on the Bonfires, Castles, and Time Travel. Through interviewing her, I discovered Timo Paakkonen of Grimwater Music, who also happened to produce her album! I ended up checking out hisContinue Reading
For quite some time, I’ve been into a more primal and holistic form of health and beauty. So when I discovered Jenna Caprice of The White Witch Parlour on YouTube, I was immediately hooked on her delivery of information and philosophy on life and the world. Therefore, you can onlyContinue Reading
Greetings! It’s a Mythologie Candles type of day here! I am excited about the new Celtic Folklore Summer Collection recently put out by this company. Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to do an actual video unboxing this time. Instead, I took a cool photo to reflect the magic of theContinue Reading
ORIGINALLY RECORDED ON IG LIVE ON JULY 15! This episode was a rather brief one, filling you in on a little of what’s going on in my world this month! While I didn’t have my normal tavern setup, I did have A Witch’s Brew tea by @phanniesboozyjams in Gettysburg, PA!Continue Reading
One of the greatest things about being in the living history, reenactment, film, theater, and the music worlds is all the amazing and beautiful people I meet, whether in person and online. Read on below and find out more about the amazing artisan of 18th century jewelry, historical romance bookContinue Reading
I am really excited to bring you my new single “Lullaby”!This song was inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tales, The Match Girl and The Little Mermaid (the non-Disneyized story), with a musical arrangement that is of a Dark Celtic inspiration, with some Scandinavian notes. The lyrics and music wereContinue Reading
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