In
May, 2004, I played my first professional Renaissance Faire. This
isn't such a big deal, except that I was introduced as 'Steeeeve,
the Bard!'
This
just doesn't work at a faire.
So,
I was suddenly confronted with the need to create a stage name.
I didn't have to look far, I've been using Gallamor as an online
ID for years.
But-
I don't have any recordings under that name. Oops. And I have
my second Faire coming up within a week. Ow.
So,
I ran off to my lonely recording studio on June 15, 2004. All
the recording was done within 36 hours; mixing was done within
another day. This project really is a snapshot of how I'm performing
these days- it's mostly a live project with some tracks tossed
on top to try to make it a little more interesting (if you
read this as an apology for missed notes and an... interesting...
mix, you read correctly... *smile*).
This
CD is comprised of what I'm currently playing at faires in early
2004. It's a mix of previously released material, some cover songs,
and three new songs that haven't seen the light of day until now.
Diana
Harlan Stein is an awesome goddess who provided the artwork.
From scratch. In under 48 hours. Go check out her website. Buy
her stuff.