Alexian

 

 Alexian lives in Oviedo, a suburb of Orlando, Florida, but went to college in Boston, MA. where he graduated from Berklee College of Music with a triple major in Music Synthesis, Songwriting/Composition, and Music Education.  Alexian is an accomplished Vocalist, Pianist & Actor and even teaches private LIVE Voice, Piano, and Songwriting lessons online to people around the world through his own eLearning website.  (If you are interested in lessons, comment or send him an email.)  He was born and raised on a small farm in Southern Missouri, in the Ozarks, where he began his love of nature and the Goddess. He is the High Priest of the Orlando based Alexandrian Coven “Twisted Oak“, which he founded in 1993. First initiated into the Craft in 1989, he is now also a beginning student of Qabala & the Golden Dawn System of Magick.  He recorded his first Wiccan album, “Alexian: The Mother, The Magick, The Music” in 1992 out of which sprang Earth Tones Studios, a Wiccan/Pagan Recording Label and Online Music Store of which he is President, Creative Director & Co-Owner.   He is currently working on his next recording, which is Pagan Techno Dance music.

Dusty Dionne : 2nd degree WISE A.T.C. Intl, Inc

Dusty got his feet wet, on the festival circuit, at Wisteria 12 years ago. He has worked behind the scenes on some of the country’s biggest festivals, and has had the chance to learn from some of the country’s most prominent Pagans. Dusty is a Summoner, Reiki Master, Second Degree Priest of the WISE tradition of British Traditional Witchcraft, and Working Partner of the Maiden of The Aquarian Tabernacle Church: Belladonna Laveau.

Belladonna Laveau : HPs

Bella will become the Archpriestess of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church, Intl. in Litha of 2012, She currently is serving as Maiden, of the Mother Church and Dean of the Church Sponsored College, WiccanSeminary.EDU. Bella’s book, Awakening Spirit, is used by our US Military to help chaplains minister to Wiccan Troops, and is part of the Freshman core curriculum in the Seminary. A Navy Veteran, Mother of three, and Spiritual Counselor; Bella is a 10 year veteran of full-time Wiccan ministry, and works to help professionalize Wiccan Clergy and provide.

Guest Speaker : Grey Ghosthawk

Grey Ghosthawk is the HP of the FOUR WINDS LODGE, a Temple of the Sacred Path, ATC.  A teacher and ceremonialist that has been on the Native Path for over 20 years, studying and learning from many elders of many tribes and traditions.  Apprenticed to an Apace/Mexican Metis medicine man for 12 years, has learned many healing modalities and been given rights to perform certain Rituals- Sweat Lodge, Vision Quest, Full Moon Ritual, and others.  He does healing circles making use of many techniques, massage, Stone Healing, Chakra balancing, aroma, Reiki, reflexology, and others to help others to a balanced energy in their lives.  Has been working with Moksha Magic, a Sex Magic technique for the past 5 years and has facilitated many circles using this to heal and generate energy for the well being of all.  He does Native beadwork and custom leatherwork and has been actively teaching workshops on various Native topics for the past 10 years.

Ardeth Carter

Lady Ardy has been a part of the Phoenix Phamily since it’s inception and first festival, in March of 1992. She is our honored staff crone, and former head of the Phoenix Phamily crone circle.  Her current responsibilites are to host the Festival 101 meet and greet workshop and Facilitate the Honoring ritual.

That’s Houdini on her shoulder, he’s a Goffin Cockatoo and is right fond of her, she of course feels the same way.

Tribalectic

Tribalektic is a diverse group of eclectic drummers involved in combining the individually created rhythmical patterns of sound into a cohesive circle of being.  They present a fusion of different cultures including African, Middle Eastern, Native American, Afro-Cuban and American Drum Circles into something that comes together and allows the listener the freedom to let go and enjoy the experience.

Jesse Rogers (aka) Talisen has been drumming in the Central Florida area for over 10 years. He has been a drum circle facilitator for the FPG and has performed at Paralounge and Hawkfest on a number of occasions. He has recorded and produced a number of instructional and performance CD’s. He was one of the founding members of “Earth Drum Tribe”, “The Melbourne Drum Tribe” as well as “The Rhythm Herders”, he plays regularly as part of the Mosaic Ensemble for Festival of the Nile and has performed at “Spirit of the Tribes” in South Florida. In addition to playing and recording he runs Bardic Productions (www.bardicproductions.com) an independent label designed to promote local music artists in the area.

Jason Isla has been playing music since childhood. Before focusing on hand drums he studied the piano, violin, and upright bass. When he was preparing for volunteer work in Zimbabwe 11 years ago he was first introduced to and overtaken by the djembe. It was in Africa where he was given the name “Tawanda” (”We are now many”) or “Tawa” for short. Jason has been mentored in drum circle facilitation by Jana Broder (Drum Magic) and trained with Kalani (Drum Circle Music). Outside of percussion, Jason spent years in the traditional and online classroom teaching various social studies subjects. His classroom experience directly serves his drum circle participants and drum students. His desire to share the joy of music making provides an infectious environment of fun.
“Tawa” has worked with talented musicians and dancers from a variety of styles and traditions: African percussion masters, club DJs, rock and reggae bands. He started Giving World Percussion in 2007 to promote the growth of community music, a passion developed while living in Africa.

Sean Richards, CongaSean , with 15 years drumming experience has proven himself to be a strong influence in the southeastern drumming community. Sean’s talent for the drum was apparent at a young age. When he was just 2 he would bang on pots and pans to the joy of his parents! He received a starter drum kit at 4, forever cementing his love for the drum. A multi-skin drummer that spans many countries and cultures, he plays conga, djembe, doumbek, misc. percussion such as shakers, clave, cowbell, woodblocks and bass djun-djuns or bass drums. Sean has performed with several original rock bands, recorded on many studio albums, taught group drum workshops and one on one classes. He has participated, organized and facilitated countless drum circles including large festival fire circles for more than 10 years. CongaSean has a unique playing style and approach to rhythm that is all his own.

Christopher Edward Rogers (aka) Aarogon started drumming at the age of 6 and hasn’t stopped learning since. He started attending the Florida Pagan Gathering at 8 years old. At 12 he recorded a few songs, and helped his father with some of his drumming classes. This year he has played in 2 concerts, and is currently working on a side project. He is now in the new group Tribalektic, a group of passionate drummers who love to feel the rhythm of the beat run through them.