Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

In this episode the King continues learning about one the Texas Renaissance Festival's premier shops - Great Hall Designs.

In our last episode, number 58, we spoke with Jon Coiner who has spent over 50 years creating, teaching, sharing his vast variety of talents, knowledge and his enduring friendship.

In this episode we talk with his business partner, Alli Goff. Alli shares her story about growing up in Texas, becoming an artist, and getting involved with renaissance festivals. She talks about learning from a wide array of artists and finally finding her place working along side and with Jon Coiner. 

Her talents, skills, and love of art has transformed a fearless Texas girl into the epitome of a Renaissance artist and woman. From sales and artistry to design to owning her own her own business, Alli has transcended the mundane to living her life on her terms - Huzzah!

Join The King as he speaks with Jon Coiner. Jon was one of the first artists George Coulam called upon to bring their wares to his newly created Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Soon George would open the Texas Renaissance Festival, and again he looked to Jon to display sell his amazing art. Jon has shown his wares at Renaissance festivals across the country. Jon has also spent time teaching, sharing his experiences and lifting up other artists across the globe ,who have gone on to be successful artists opened their own shops and businesses. Jon is always learning and expanding and at 82 he is no hurry to slow down- Huzzah!

Episode 57 focus is Rio Blue, this multi-talented performer gained his chops by traveling the United States learning from a variety of artists, performers, musicians, actors, craftsmen, and his beloved guru. His love of art, music, poetry, and life has been his bridge from a quiet town in the desert of Chile to traveling the United performers States and performing at renaissance festivals for over 50 years. He has been a carpenter, cook, puppeteer, stilt walker, musician, artist, booth owner, community activist and more. Folks recognize him by his friendly smile and joyful laugh. Rio is a father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He resides in Texas with his love and wife, the beautiful Mary.

Meet Josh Weston the Dragon Lord behind

The Dragon Forge Experience, new to the Texas Renaissance Festival.

Antonio Albarran shares his life as a musician playing across the United States at Renaissance Festivals, fairs, and more. He is always at where he is, so enjoy an hour conversation as we discuss music, performance, kids and life. Huzzah!

The King speaks with the Texas Renaissance Festival's new Director of Marketing, Todd Wold. The King explores in depth how a drummer from San Francisco ended up at the reins of the largest Renaissance Festival in the country and how all that connects to skiing?

The King speaks Wit our new Assistant Marketing Director Cathryn Yarbrough and and the new horticulturalist, Cheyenne Griffin.

They share their plans to bring new vision to TRF and help bring it into its 50th year.

The King Huzzah!

The King speaks with Judge and Christine about being a food vendor at TRF. Mr Edwards brought Coach's Catering came to TRF nearly 5 decades ago, today his son, Judge, continues growing his families' legacy into the 21st century.  

The King speaks with Rhonni and Perry vendors at TRF. Phil and Rhonni worked across the country designing, building booths for other folks until they started their own business and designed and built own their booths and businesses. Throughout it all, their dedication and diligence has consistently brought notice for the excellent job they do, in what ever aspect they do it. Find out why on episode fifty-one of Hear ye, hear ye, A TX-style Renaissance Podcast.