End of Season Thanks

[Capt Thighbiter]

Well with the final day of the Connecticut Renaissance Faire, The Brigands performance season ends for 2009. We have had one hell of a season this year, and we want to thank so many people for coming out and supporting us, and for spreading the 'word' about The Brigands. We have picked up some new faires and festivals this year and just enjoyed the hell out of the ones we already were performing at. Next year will be our 9th year bringing our combination of period music, famous pirate 'movie' music, traditional fiddle tunes and a faire number of original music and songs to faire and festival goers. We hope to continue that for many years to come.

So thanks go to:

All the Brigandettes ( Diane, Lori, Becky, Marlene et al)

The Brigands Black Powder Brigade

Tattoo Missy ( official Brigands Tattoo artist) and Sam ( ODD of CTRF)

The Bawdy Buccaneers

Capt Crudbeard and the crew of the Dark Rose

Management of CTRF

All the folks who fought with the Pirates at the Battle of Lions Field part III

HSE ghits, who have one hell of a good sense of humor

And last but certainly not least, our purser, Delwyn Rustleleaves ( Delwyn rusty knees, etc etc). Delwyn has shown exemplary purser skills over the last year she has occupied the pursers position aboard the Hellion. Her term of service aboard is now up and she is moving off to search for treasure among the Spanish wrecks off the coast of Florida. Delwyn is thanked most heartily by the crew of Hellion, what with putting up with 4 crazy musicians, our insane performance schedule, traveling and rooming with 4 ( or 5 or 6) disfunctional pirates ( get up! it;s 6:00 AM, we gotta be on stage in 4 hours!!!). THe Brigands have had other pursers and will continue in the future, but Delwyn has touched us all and we hold a special place in our piratey hearts for her.

Having said that , the Pursers position is open for the 2010 season! Contact us thru our website if you are interested and think you have what it takes to be a pirate.

Without everyones support in the Renn community, The Brigands would not enjoy the popularity we do within the Renn Faire / Pirate Festival realm. Huzzah, Huzzah, Huzzah for you all!

Thanks to all and we hope you have a wonderful Fall and Winter.