Roving Entertainment

Dan the Bard

Dan the Bard sings original songs about his experiences playing Dungeons and Dragons and general nerd culture. He sets his inventive lyrics to tunes from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, traditional music, and his own compositions. He has many CDs takes song commissions about your character. Visit Dan at his booth in the Entertainer Spotlight, or even better, see him at one of his amazing shows at Gen Con!

Forward Motion

For nearly a decade in Indianapolis, Forward Motion advocates for the creation of new works by presenting innovative performances in a variety of spaces. Forward Motion focuses on the performance of new works and free improvisation.

Forward Motion has commissioned and premiered dozens of new chamber works from composers such as Rob Funkhouser, Caroline KyungA Ahn, Eliza Brown, Jorge Muñiz, Clockwork Janz, Jared Thompson, Gabrielle Ceberville and many others. Forward Motion’s core instrumentation consists of flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion; the group's activity is fluid and involves many innovative combinations of this core instrumentation. The core members regularly compose for the group bringing about a wide-range of creative expressions.

Goater Mac's Funhouse

"Goater Mac's Funhouse" is back with a whacky combination of Filk, Folk and Skiffle. Turning seas shanties on their heads, singing about Dungeons, Dragons, Zombies or Cthulhu or bringing back some of his favorite Celtic hits is just “par for the show” in the Funhouse. That and doing the Time Warp. Again. And again.

il Troubadore

il Troubadore is Indy's 16th Century Rock Band performing hits from all around the world as well as out of the world from galaxies far, far away. Everything from Klingon Opera to Wookiee dance tunes and Huttese anthems are sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Indy Swords & Shimmies - Belly Dancing with an Edge!

Formed by Different Drummer Belly Dancers alum Jeana Jorgensen, Indy Swords & Shimmies makes their Gen Con debut this year! This dynamic troupe brings the mesmerizing art of belly dance to life throughout the convention, showcasing improvised and dynamic dancing with nerdy flair. Catch their captivating performances as they weave through the halls and command the stage, culminating in a spectacular showcase before Saturday's Costume Contest. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or curious newcomer, you're invited to celebrate movement, music, and the joy of dance.

Irish Bard

Andrew McKee - The Irish Bard entertains with new and exciting arrangements of traditional Celtic & comedic folk music. So join the Irish Bard for Celtic folk, filk and fun!

Marc Gunn

Marc Gunn doesn't just sing drinking songs he summons them with the swagger of a bard and the soul of a storyteller. Armed with an autoharp and a rebel yell, he electrifies Celtic folk music with a blast of rock energy and rhythm and blues fire. But this isn’t your granddad’s Celtic music. Marc blends the rich traditions of Irish and Scottish folk with the mythic worlds of Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Doctor Who, and Firefly. His songs aren’t just about characters — they’re about us. Love, loss, rebellion, laughter, and hope — set to tunes that demand a raised glass and a chorus of voices!

Ogham

Ogham features multi-instrumentalists TJ Hull and Amanda Caretta. We specialize in high-energy Irish dance music on fiddle and bodhran. TJ plays jigs, reels and other traditional favorites as well as more modern pieces; Amanda's drum, the bodhran, is the heartbeat of traditional Irish music. When not touring the ren faire circuit or playing in pubs, Amanda and TJ game, hang out with their pets, and repay their debt to society by teaching music in the public schools.

Paolo Garbonzo

Performing for almost 30 years, Paolo has brought comedy and juggling finesse to audiences around the world. Performing at medieval and renaissance events from California to the Czech Republic he performs his unique comedy in 3 ½ languages. During his travels Paolo has performed with The Flying Karamazov Brothers, gathered acclaim from the International Juggling Association, and won the International Jester Competition in England, making him a real jester of an English castle! Weaving his love of Dungeons & Dragons into his shows, Paolo’s distinct sense of humor shines through whether he’s juggling knives, medieval chainsaws, or rat traps on a stick.