The Itinerant Band

Other Interesting (and somewhat related) Sites:

Tidewater Friends of Folk Music ~ A worthy non-profit organization of which all the Itinerants are members. TFFM sponsors traditional music concerts, workshops and festivals in Southeastern Virginia.

Mount Vernon ~ home of George Washington. Mount Vernon has been owned and operated by a private non-profit organization, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, since 1858. They accept no government support and the estate is maintained entirely by admission fees and donations. It is well worth a visit. We perform for events here a few times every year and just love it.

The Francis Land House ~ built in the late 1700's, this in one of the few remaining early American homes in Tidewater Virginia. It is maintained as part of the Virginia Beach Museum system and has a lively schedule of tours and programs.

The American Historical Theatre ~ a non-profit corporation devoted to the dissemination of history in an entertaining yet educational manner. AHT offers carefully and thoroughly researched historical character interpretations, as well as written scripts, plays and programs, and professional training sessions for actors and docents.

Lynn Ruehlmann ~ A professional actress and storyteller who specializes in programs of historical stories, myths, and folklore.

Signora Bella (a.k.a.Jody Ellis) ~ Presently Jody peforms her character "Signora Bella, the Great Italian Equilibrist" to audiences of all ages - balancing and juggling on the rola bola, the slackrope, and the large sphere. She juggles knives and flaming torches, bringing to life the tradition of the traveling performer of the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries.

The Rumskulls Picaroons ~ a similarly itinerant band of Historical Reenactors, Buckskinners, Consultants, Actors, Musicians and/or Sailors who all share an interest in the Maritime History of the Chesapeake Bay region from 1700 to 1790. They have members in West Virginia, Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland, and are available for festivals, living history events, lectures, consultations, and education.

The Ship's Company Chanteymen ~ a very talented and entertaining band of gentlemen that we have met at Mt. Vernon. They are the performing arm of a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the American maritime heritage.

Olde Virginia Primitive Riflemen ~ An organization dedicated to creating and promoting fellowship, brotherhood and interest in the art of primitive muzzle loading shooting, pre-1840 life and encampment through organized rendezvous. You can find us at their bi-annual rendezvous, playing music and relaxing in Struth Glen.

Perrin Creek Design ~ Home page of Barbara Dorr, an extremely talented artist, designer, and photographer who (among other things) is designing our album covers. She is also responsible for most of the pictures currently on our Photos page.

C.Shells ~ Another Tidewater group, Cindy Kays and Shelly Craig write and perform wonderful children's' music. They have produced three albums to date, and have earned the Parents Choice Silver Honor for their work.

Southern Branch Music ~ Tidewater area record label, named for the southern branch of the Elizabeth River. SBM has been producing and distributing fine quality recordings in the folk and traditional genres since 1984.

Rambles, a cultural arts magazine ~ Online source for folk & traditional music, speculative fiction, folklore, concerts, movies & more.

www.splitrails.com ~ Virginia's source for 18th & 19th century historical and rendezvous clothing, buck skinning supplies, handmade leather products and more.