Since the turn of the century, the Musical Blades have been transporting festival patrons into their hilarious world of dazzling sword fights, witty dialog, and original maritime songs (Lately, lots of original maritime songs).

It began as a discussion between two piratical peers, over ales and grog, to find the perfect combination of swordplay, music, and comedy. And now, with music taking the forefront, five distinct personalities, five aesthetic inputs, five pirates with WAY too much time on their hands have worked together to create an original experience in festival entertainment!

And who are these five pirates? Glad you asked.

Captain Patch: Albert Hall is a veteran of the sound stage and studio and has performed in venues throughout the Midwest for over 20 years. Albert began the Musical Blades show with now retired member Justin Zimmerman Fall 2000 and is the writer of nearly all Musical Blades songs and material.

Dead Eye Blanks: Brett Bendure is a welcome addition to the Musical Blades. Big, Bald, and Bumbling. In a good way. With us since Spring 2004

Cutthroat Cookie: Jason Longberg has done work on both stage and television and has been doing medieval reenactment for over 12 years. Became a pirate Winter 2005

Daniel Jones (working character name): Dave Long is the newest member of the Musical Blades. He's the guitar player, baby, and we've taken on a much better sound since his arrival. With a 25 year plus history in singing and guitar playing, his ability to improvise a unique guitar rhythm to any new song thrown at him has help us immensely.

Chuey: David Levin is a strong member of the group. And although only a part time member, due to other obligations, David has more than pulled his own weight when he's around helping with comedic writing and impromptu situations. David's other entertainment obligations include being the host of KCRF's pub sing, and a lead in KCRF's chess match.

Retired and/or fight show only members

Captain Sebastian: Justin Zimmerman has studied history since birth and has been acting and stage fighting for over fifteen years. Now retired, Justin calls New Jersey his home and pursues a career in acting and behind the scenes film work.

Cabin Toy: J.R. Shepherd has been working renaissance festivals since high school. From the gate, to the lanes, to being featured characters at KCRF. A Member of the MB fight/comedy show since 2000

Castrating Katy: Shannon Moore - Hearing of her experience in singing, we kidnapped Shannon in the Spring of 2006 from a Karaoke joint and brought her aboard ship. She's since jumped ship and swam back to shore.

So with Patch at the wheel of the ship and Daniel Jones standing sternly, though a bit confused at his side, Dead Eye, Cookie and sometimes Chuey (and maybe even Cabin Toy on occasion), plot their next scurrilous endeavor. Could it be the next place the good ship Prickly Bitch makes port is in your realm? If so, take the women and children off the street; tap an extra keg of rum and light the red lamps cause with fare winds, the Musical Blades and their piratical nonsense will be there soon!

Rated PG-14 (A step above the standard)

See us soon at a Renaissance Festival near you!