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Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Our very first big break into performing at Halloween came in 2008 when we were hired by the House of Shadows Haunted House in Sparta, WI.
This haunted house is put on by the Boys & Girls Club of Sparta, WI, and is staged at what used to be a home for abandoned and neglected children.
It was a very memorable event, as Katy & Adam chose this central location between their two families to host their wedding!
It was also one of the more oppressively spooky sites we've ever performed at!
Hosts: Adam & Katy Solko
Guests: Christopher Meis Theresa Meis
Producer: Theresa Meis
Featured song: Shadow Dancers from the album Dancing with Flame, available for purchase on Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify
Featured photo by Bruce Solko
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Buy merch! www.fandazzifire.com
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
This week we roll into discussing our current look, down to boots and accessories!
We'd like to recognize these amazing vendors at Festival without whom our looks would not be complete: Stronghold Leather, Boar's Head Leather, Catskills Boots, Son of Sandlar, Excalibur Leather, The Blonde Swan
Hosts: Katy & Adam Solko
Guests:
Raederle Sterling
Theresa Meis
Producer: Theresa Meis
Featured music: Caravan, from the album Dancing with Flame, available via iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify
Photo by: Amore Fotography & Events
Podcasts by our friend Kazimir the Hungry/Salsa Sterling: Curtains Unfurled
& Apropos of Nothing (Adult Content Warning)
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Buy merch! www.fandazzifire.com
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
This topic inspired such a great conversation, we've split it across two episodes!
This week's segment covers the early days of Fandazzi costuming and how our foundational look changed over time.
Next week we'll talk more in-depth about how we got the look our current fans know and love.
Hosts: Katy & Adam Solko
Guests:
Raderle Sterling
Theresa Meis
Producer: Theresa Meis
Featured photo: Fabric on its way to becoming vests
Featured song: Sheets and Daggers from the album Dancing with Flame available on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon
Podcasts by our friend Kazimir the Hungry/Salsa Sterling: Curtains Unfurled
& Apropos of Nothing (Adult Content Warning)
Support us on Patreon
Buy merch! www.fandazzifire.com
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Fandazzi has been a family since day one! Listen as we recount how the Fandazzi family originated, how each member has been assigned a role within the family unit, and how being a large, extended family in the real sense influences how we interact on the stage. We also dive down several rabbit holes of family history and cultural roots.
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Hosts: Adam & Katy Solko
Guests:
Raederle Stering
Christopher Meis
Theresa Meis
Producer: Theresa Meis
Featured song: Asturias from the Fandazzi Live CD
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
The Musicians of Fandazzi come together in this episode to talk about where they find inspiration, how they collaborate, and demonstrate an almost Borg-like mind when it comes to answering questions!
Podcasting isn't free! Help keep this show going by supporting us through Patreon or buying Fandazzi Merch!
Hosts: Adam & Katy Solko
Guests:
Raederle Sterling
Alan Gramont
Kristen Sammartano-Weeks
Producer: Theresa Meis
Featured Songs: Lonesome Boatman from the Dancing With Flame album - Available on iTunes and Amazon; "Splinters" - the working title of a song yet-to-be recorded in studio, captured during a life performance in 2019.
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
For over 25 years, Mark Lazarchic has gotten older, and grumpier.
These are his stories.
Seriously, though - from his character of Fitz the Toad, to his lingering presence through Vilification Tennis' Festival tenure, to his slightly fancier persona hosting the Smoker / Bawdy Beer Show / ??, Mark has contributed to the more irreverant side of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.
Don't worry - this episode is still safe to listen to with all of our fans, regardless of age level!
Hosts: Adam & Katy Solko
Guest: Mark Lazarchic
Producer: Theresa Meis
Photo by Amore Fotography and Events
Blue Sun Soda Shop - second location opening soon in Richfield!
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
This week we have another legacy episode, where we talk with the current Entertainment Director of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Fud Williams.
We cover the past - how the Festival was when he started - and look to the future of Entertainment and performer mentorship at the Festival!
Hosts: Adam & Katy Solko
Guests:
Fud Williams
Chris & Theresa Meis
Ending Song: Trouble
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fandazzifire
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Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
We continue to celebrate you, our fans! In this episode we talk about some of our favorite fan interactions, as well as... well... we meander a bit. But all good thing!
Hosts: Adam & Katy Solko
Guests:
Chris & Theresa Meis
Raederle Sterling
Alan Gramont
Kristen Sammartano Weeks
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Friday Aug 21, 2020
The 50th Anniversary of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival has been put on hold.
Likewise, our 17th season performing there as Fandazzi will have to wait a bit.
All of us our heart-broken. We love what we do, and it simply isn't the same without being there with you, our fans - old and new.
Since we cannot be together tomorrow on what was supposed to be opening day this year, we decided to bring opening day to you!
Through interviews with every member of Fandazzi, we've created an audio walk-through of what opening day is like for us - the planning, the back stage moments, the feelings that drive us through the day, the small details you've always wondered about!
We've also included 21 of our songs to really evoke the feel of our show.
This is our gift to you.
We can't wait to see you again!
Feature photo: Morning light coming through the mist while we prepare the stage
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fandazzifire
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Most importantly - WE FOUND ROMY!
This week we're thrilled to be joined by Bret and Jo as we discuss the highlights of our time on the road to festivals across the country!
Shout out to some Festivals we have visited throughout the years:
Renaissance Festival of Nebraska, Papillion, NE
Iowa Renaissance Festival, Amana, IA
A Gathering of Rogues and Ruffians at Baraboo, WI
Hosts: Adam & Katy Solko
Guests:
Theresa Meis
Bret Pasek & Jo DePatto
End music: Sheets & Daggers, Fandazzi Live, 2019
Episode Image by: Amore Fotography & Events