#zan and the winter folk

[3garcons]

Zan and the Winter Folk with Honeysuckle June 2024

at the Hangar in Troy

Record Release Party

[kevinjmann]

UKI: Episode 359

UKI: Episode 359 is now here on Mixcloud

This episode is featuring:

1. Zan & The Winter Folk - Whenever I Can

2. Riot of Me- By The Stars

3. Nick Gill & Violet Jeffries - In My Life

4. Van Derand - Breaking Chain

5. Sarah de Warren - No Tears

6. Carrie Welling - Goodbye You

7. Noah Derksen - Through It All

8. Whippets The Band - Toes

9. Estella Dawn music - If You Were In Love

10. The New Division - Lust For Lies

11. @jessieberkshiresmusic - Pillars

12. Trevor Hambidge Music - Rosemary

13. kowloon music - Coasting

14. Ian Mellencamp - The Art Of Falling Apart

15. Grant Boyer - Summer of '96

16. Blugazer - Borrowed Memories

Broadcast on

Sword Radio UK - www.swordradiouk.com - Thursday 9pm

KrystalRadio Station - www.krystalradio.net - Friday 7pm

Pop Radio UK - www.popradiouk.co.uk - Monday 8pm , Tuesday 8pm and Wednesday 8pm

Bunka Radio (Columbia) - https://www.bunkaradio.com/ - Monday 1am

Charlie Mason Radio (USA) - www.charliemasonradio.com - Tuesday 10pm

YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT AND UNSIGNED MUSICIANS - PLEASE BUY THEIR MUSIC - KEEP THE SCENE ALIVE!

[fleetingfigures]

Oc Summary || Luo Qiangyi

Alias/Nicknames: Luo (He doesn't have much yet...)

Gender: Male

Age: 20

Zodiac: Sagittarius Sun, Leo Moon, Libra Rising

Abilities/Talents: Farming, Braiding, Lifting things, Lowering things, Brewing Tea, Poetry

Alignment: lawful / neutral / chaotic / good / neutral / evil / true

Religion: Yanxian Folk Religion

Sins: envy / greed / gluttony / lust / pride / sloth / wrath

Virtues: charity / chastity / diligence / humility / justice / kindness / patience

Languages: Yanxian (Dialect specific to his home town), Doman, Hingan, Common. (He's trying his best to learn these newfangled tongues.)

Family: Luo Zan (Father), Luo Xinyi (Mother), Luo Lanfen (Eldest sister), Luo Xue (Eldest Brother), Luo Shun (Older Brother), Luo Biya (Older Sister). All perished within Doma's fight for independence.

Friends: M-most of them are his coworkers...

Sexuality: heterosexual / bisexual / pansexual / homosexual / demisexual / asexual / unsure / other ("What even is sex?")

Relationship Status: single / partnered / married / widowed / open relationship / divorced / not ready for dating yet / it’s complicated

Libido: sex god / very high / high / average / low / very low / non-existent

Build: slender / average / athletic / muscular / curvy / other

Hair: white / blonde / brunette / red / black

Eyes: brown / blue / gray / green / black / other

Skin: pale / fair / olive / light brown / brown / dark / other

Height: 5'7"

Scars: A small one across the bridge of his nose as well as numerous little scrapes upon his hands, the latter of which he covers up with handwraps.

dogs or cats || birds or bugs || snakes or spiders || coffee or TEA || ice cream or cake || fruits or vegetables || sandwich or soup || magic or melee || sword, dagger or bow || summer or winter || spring or autumn || past or future (Both matter)

A few songs that remind you of them: Hippo Campus - Bambi 秋葉 Autumn Leaf - 紐卡 (紐卡のChen) Do You Feel Like You Have No One to Turn to? - Yayyoung

Tagged by: @sundered-souls (ty for the @ skarr!) Tagging: Just got another tag for it, so thought I'd do a second round~

[fellandfaironline]

“And it was in the time of winter that Saint Nicolas did go forth, riding a mighty sleigh pulled by many great steeds with all the valour of the elves of the north. And in a single night did he give the gifts to many a crying babe and did sup greatly upon milk and biscuits.” ~ From Tales of the Warrior Saints, Book III, Zan Campbell, the The Third Age It’s that time of year folks! (at The North Pole)

[gokinjeespot]

off the rack #1250

Monday, February 18, 2019

 It's Family Day here in Ottawa. Not everybody gets a day off for this winter holiday. I have every Monday off so not a big deal for me. I just finished reading a new short story by Charles de Lint called "Horsepower and Medicine" spun off of his last novel "The Wind In His Heart". The story revolves around two young women named Santana and Yirah and how one helps the other open up to the beauty around us all. I am biased when it comes to Charles's writing but I think folks would enjoy his books if they gave them a try.

 Runaways #18 - Rainbow Rowell (writer) Kris Anka (art) Matthew Wilson (colours) VC's Joe Caramagna (letters). That Was Yesterday part 6. Yay, the kids save the world from the Giborim again but not before they are betrayed by one of their own. Way to get booted off the team. This might seem like a good place to stop reading this book if you haven't been happy with it but the last page will make you change your mind.

 Thor #10 - Jason Aaron (writer) Mike del Mundo (art) Mike del Mundo & Marco D'Alfonso (colours) VC's Joe Sabino (letters). As we march slowly and inexorably towards The War of the Realms (coming in 2 months!) we take a break and watch Thor and Odin have at each other. The idyllic cover with all-father and son clinking mugs of mead isn't remotely what happens inside. You'll find out where Thor gets his stubborn streak.

 Ironheart #3 - Eve L. Ewing (writer) Geoffo (layouts) Luciano Vecchio (art) Matt Milla (colours) VC's Clayton Cowles (letters). Riri runs into a new super villain. Midnight's Fire. Never heard of him. He's a master thief, expert martial artist, has magical ability, superior agility, superior strength, and extrasensory perception. Going to be hard to beat, no? The new creative team for  Riri is doing a fine job.

 Criminal #2 - Ed Brubaker (writer) Sean Phillips (art) Jacob Phillips (colours). This issue was a lot of fun because it happens around a comic con in 1997. The guest artist getting a lifetime achievement award is a piece of work. I wonder if he is based on a real person.

 Avengers: No Road Home #1/LGY #708 - Mark Waid, Al Ewing & Jim Zub (writers) Paco Medina (pencils) Juan Vlasco (inks) Jesus Aburtov (colours) VC's Cory Petit (letters). It's lights out in this weekly Avengers adventure (say that five times fast) not only for Earth but the entire universe. Such a huge threat calls for a special assemblage of Avengers. Voyager/Va Nee Gast gathers together a team of heroes to fight the darkness. Here they are in no particular order: Hercules, Rocket Racoon, Hawkeye/Clint Barton, Scarlet Witch/Wanda, Vision, Spectrum/Monica Rambeau, Blue Marvel/Adam Brashear, Toni Ho, and The Hulk/Bruce Banner. The art in this is gorgeous and I'm happy that each new issue will be hitting the racks every week. The big bad guy is new to me so I don't have that "here we go again" feeling. Notice the Legacy number? Why have that on the cover? It's just confusing. Avengers #14/LGY #704 came out Feb 6 and Avengers #15/LGY #705 (I'm assuming) hits the racks Feb 20. I suppose Avengers: No Road Home #1/LGY #708 takes place after those Avengers issues and maybe this adventure will be referenced in the regular series. I dunno. It annoys me.

 Wonder Twins #1 - Mark Russell (writer) Stephen Byrne (art) Dave Sharpe (letters). The Super Friends cartoon where these twins first appeared was on TV long after I stopped watching Saturday morning cartoons so I'm not a fan. I can't say I'm a fan of this new comic book either but it's not targeted at old fogies like me. I think younger readers will like it a lot. The art is nice and the plots are not too convoluted. There is a big boo-boo with how Jayna and Zan deal with Mr. Mxyzptlk however. Plus what the heck is up with the Flash in that one panel? Is he a teacher at their high school? Like I said, this comic book is not for old people.

 Magic Order #6 - Mark Millar (writer) Olivier Coipel (art) Dave Stewart (colours) Peter Doherty (letters). There's a good reason for Gabriel's betrayal and it looks like the good guys have lost. But long time comic book fans know better. I loved how this story ends and I look forward to more stories about this magical family. I hope Olivier gets another regular book to draw soon.

 Savage Sword of Conan #1/LGY #236 - Gerry Duggan (writer) Ron Garney (art) Richard Isanove (colours) VC's Travis Lanham (letters). It's not the same in colour and the smaller comic book size but the old black & white magazine is back on the racks with Conan swashbuckling all over the pages. Here we find a twenty-year-old Conan rescued from a shipwreck by slavers and his half dead body thrown into the hold with the other living cargo. Of course the rugged Cimmerian lives to fight another day. It looks like they have long range plans for this book foreshadowing Conan's meeting with the Serpent Priest Thoth-Amon. The last page is enough of a tease for new and old fans alike to keep reading.

[justwravel-blog]

An awesome experience at Ziro festival 2016 - the ultimate destination for live music lovers

India's aamchi Tomorrowland; the Ziro festival offers a euphoric extravaganza of music and jolly multitude. The essence of live music and cravings for the camping experience along with the memory frames from Tomorrowland videos inspired me to venture into the realms of amazing Arunachal Pradesh to plunge into the rhythm of life - best known as Festival of Music.

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It was quite late when I reached Guwahati as I expected to reach Ziro before the inauguration of the pompous Festival of Music. I collaterally hurled myself in a cab without wasting another minute, and off it went. The 7 hours of travelling seems to be a spree, through the absence of smooth city roads were much strongly felt over the frequent jerking. As the roads ahead winded up and down on the hilly terrain, I didn't realise when the cool gushing wind put me to dreamy slumbers. Only, to open my eyes to the vastness and panorama of the meadows of Ziro Valley from afar. As the cab drove nearer, I had a quick glance all around;  it appeared synonymous to the wondrous imagination of the picturesque comprising Eden green grasses in the cradle of sky-piercing mountains, gleaming in delight of the fading sun rays as the bright orange penetrate the rigour of cocktail blue

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With all the faint humming in the air, I was certain the course of the Festival of Music has already begun. I started walking along the kuccha road and across the velvet green spread, in haste. Blooming with hundreds of music lover the festivities were on; some were busy setting up their tents, others were desperately seeking the most scenic spot for a few clicks. The musicians from among the crowd were already pumping up the ambience with their jamming session; the folk song in a mindblowing combination with other genres was being reciprocated with applauds and laudation. The feelings of the rest were nearly inexplicable.

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 Several bands, solo artists, rappers, musicians, folklores performing on a bamboo stage, made the spectators groove unhinged with an unbound exhilaration from dusk till dawn for all four days. In late September the winter has already started setting in, and a  few beers led me moshing along with the songs of a rasping chap and his punk band members late at night. While some were hit numbers and some in a totally different language that I wasn't acquainted with, but yet I thumped my feet to every single beat. Truly, music knows no linguistic barriers; it just flows like the wind and rivers, touching souls connecting emotions and leaving a vivid memory in a golden frame.

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My story shall remain incomplete without the honourable mention of the popular local flavours. During my stay, I feasted on Thukpa (a soup made of vegetables, minced meat and noodles), Zan (made of millets and had with meat and fermented cheese) and Gyapa Khazi (rice pulao with fermented cheese and shrimp)  in a typical Tibetan style restaurant. Also, the colourful crest of Apa Tani tribe offers exquisite and colourful woollens, bamboo crafts, handlooms etc. to carry back home as a memento from India's not so popular but most ecstatic Festival of Music. The music mania came to an end with heavy hearts just like mine. As the night before echoed in my ears and occupied my thoughts, I promised to return again to witness the sensational Ziro Festival.

[3garcons]

Chatham Rabbits and Zan and the Winter Folk at Cohoes Music Hall

Mar 2024

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Kaleidescape at Troy Music Hall

various artists Oct 2023

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Blue Rose Festival Second Half at Rare Form Sat 2023

Brule County Bad Boys, The A.M.'s ,Zan and the Winter Folk,

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Zan and the Winter Folk at The Hangar in Troy Oct 2022

first and 12 edition

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A Night of Joni Mitchel in Cohoes Mar 2023

early edition

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rare form 8th party with Zam Strumfeld and the Winterfolk

first and 10th edition

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Zan and the Winter Folk at Albany Distilling Company Oct 2021

first and 10 edition

[badculturefilms]

Zan & the Winter Folk at DA’s 2/6/20 #superdarkcollective #superdarkthursdays #desperateannies #zanandthewinterfolk (at Desperate Annie's) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8VFqckJdZ7/?igshid=1vl0en3pjozl8

[badculturefilms]

Zan & The Winter Folk at the Linda 3/2/19 (at The Linda Wamc's Performing Arts Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Buj5ddRAQkW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wx0e2mpkg87o

[belle-skinner]

Busy morning commandeering the waves for 90mins - thanks WRPI 91.5fm for letting me promote my band's show at the Linda this Sat 3/2 w @girlbluemusic + @zanandthewinterfolk . Get those adv tix before they sell out 😊 https://www.thelinda.org/event/siren-songs-featuring-girl-blue-zan-and-the-winter-folk-and-belle-skinner/ #upstatecantwait . . . . . #troy #wrpi #liveradio #thelindaperformingartsstudio #albanymusic #local518 #girlblue #zanandthewinterfolk #local518music #bandtour #rensellaer (at WRPI-FM (Troy)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuUTd1rlCU6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o9dtp14t5szp