Astrisoni is a filk duo whose songs explore complex topics via sci-fi and fantasy. Expect vengeful unicorns, D&D metaphors, tragic robots, ghost pirates, and songs to hunt Bigfoot to. Their music can be found at https://astrisoni.bandcamp.com/ Participants: Heather Estelme, Nate Wulver
Beth Kinderman's Pegasus Award-winning prog-filk songs explore transformation, philosophy, and myth through a sci-fi/fantasy lens. Together with her bandmates, she will present music from her most recent album, "Sisyphus: Ten Songs About Hope." Participants: Justin Hartley, Beth Kinderman, Dave Stagner
Rian Vellichor is a recovering emo kid singing about queer relationships, mental health, and Renaissance festivals in an attempt to make you laugh. Tune in as they release long performed but never before recorded original music to the world! Participants: Rian Vellichor, Saffron McGinn, Drew Kelly
Love. Loss. Limerence. An exploration and deeply past-due arrival in rhythm and self-acceptance. Come explore with Me, MELoDEE, as I introduce myself on stage with some home-grown Minneapolis hip-hop. I look forward to showing you who I am! Participants: Dee Quinn
Kiki Joy is a live vocalist and host blending nostalgic hits, nerdy charm, and campy charisma. With powerhouse vocals and playful energy, every performance feels like a concert and a hangout you won't forget. Instagram: lovekikijoy Participants: Kiki Joy Latham
An all-bard adventuring party bringing bardcore and joyous takes on classics, along with some original works. Featuring vocals, drum, harp, violin, and guitar. Participants: Laura Arvidson, Ben Flood, Meredith McLinn, Ben White
Birds of a Feather is a two-piece family band, primarily performing Irish/Scottish/English folk and traditional songs and tunes, but with sprinkles of Americana, Canadian Folk, and whatever else the kid likes enough to want to learn. Participants: Nightingale, Wren
Blues, ballads, originals, and instrumentals using 6-string and 12-string guitars, 6-string and 8-string baritones, and a new pedal board. Playing old songs, new songs, and the Chicken One. Participants: Jay William Koelsch
Come enjoy an hour of music on harp and guitar that will range from depressing traditional ballads to robots in space and everything in between. From raucous drinking songs to sappy love songs, Tanya will keep you laughing and crying the whole time. Participants: Tanya Brody
Bad September is the Twin Cities' premiere retro-futurist rock band. Our three albums are filled with songs about technological revolution and cultural rebellion, but with a steampunk edge. Participants: Charles Borchert, Elizabeth Borchert, Michael Borchert, John Heimbuch, Keith Prusak, Rob Prusak
AK Sherlock is high-voltage Industrial Rock for anyone who's been silenced, erased, or told their survival was a mistake. We don't apologize for taking up space; we claim it with volume. Debut EP, EXHIBIT A, coming June 2026. @AK_Sherlock on Instagram Participants: AK Sherlock
With 50 years of musical experience, Wilson Parc's music ranges from classics and mash-ups to originals with influences from metal, folk, bluegrass, and jazz. Participants: Annette Larson, Jac Martins, Eric Neuville, Ren Riga
I'm sorry, Dave.... It's getting hot in here. Nerdlesque returns with a late-night celebration of dangerously intelligent temptations. From space oddities to machine fantasies, it's burlesque with a glitch--glamorous, cheeky, and just a bit unhinged. **mature content** Participants: Curvee B, Opiumm Hayze, Kiki Joy, Mona Montague, Juniper Nightshade, Sinasaurus Vex
Friday July 3, 2026 11:30pm - Saturday July 4, 2026 12:30am CDT Hyatt 2, Regency Room
Ravenscroft presents a concert of acoustic instrumental music from cyborg and robot related movies, shows, and games. Come in cosplay or your PJs, and bring your coffee or knitting. Ft. violins, viola, bassoon, recorders, guitar, saxophone, and percussion. Participants: Megan F, Chris M, Kathleen O, Kerry P, Eve Z
Anita Kelling and Jay William Koelsch have been performing together for over 20 years. Their music ranges from the British Isles folk to original compositions all with their unique moody flair. https://facebook.com/BriarFolkMusic Participants: Anita Kelling, Jay William Koelsch
This "internet meme cover band" is actually pretty original, with gender-neutral love songs full of heart and sass that can span multiverses or survive the zombie apocalypse, songs from and about video games, and other geeky surprises! Participants: Reverend Rebecca Nathaniel Elfprincess, Grenevic Sharladanel Stremski
We've chosen your time period to travel to, as you are statistically the most receptive to our weird noise. Also, guitars, keyboards, basses, and drums were banned around 2035. Enjoy them while they last! Participants: Jenny Case, Reynold Kissling, Keith Lodermeier, Mitch Miller
More exhilarating than reaching the summit of the Aggro Crag, more pleasing to the ear than a dial-up signal, with more hits than your favorite Slammer, Fistful of Datas is the Twin Cities' foremost '90s cover band. Participants: Maya Burroughs, Reynold Kissling, Mackenzie Lahren, Keith Lodermeier, Liz Lodermeier
burnunit puts weirdo punk/folk and queer, singalong-friendly country bangers in a big, earnest blender and pushes the "CRUSH ICE" button. Check out her socials @burnunit or @yesjostark, and be sure to check out the GIRLFRIEND mixtape. Participants: Johanna Stark
Come laugh and cry with the MN Ren Fest's Gothmost musical act! Give your sadness some stiff opposition! Participants: Chad Dutton, Aiden Milligan, Matt Schrampfer
The Dregs combine folk music, original songs, and comedy to create a unique blend of entertainment that will have you laughing and tapping your toes. **mature content** Participants: Susanne Becker, Trevor Hartman, Paul Score, Rian Vellichor, Tim Wick, Molly Zupon
Saturday July 4, 2026 10:00pm - Sunday July 5, 2026 12:00am CDT Hyatt 2, Regency Room
