Our entertainment for 2023 includes 4 musical groups, battle re-creations, competitions, sports events, Viking camps, blacksmithing forge and a weapons range of archery, spears and axes.
Highland Way
They are back, and they are “Awesome, Awesome, and … did I say Awesome?”* The most versatile Celtic Band around. Playing everything from High Energy Festivals to Performing Arts Theaters, from Scotland to California. With resounding vocals, harmonies, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, bodhran, percussion, bass, drums, Highland Way is ‘The Celtic Band’. *David Palmatier – Friends of Oceanside Parks
Blindfold Monks
A group of old souls, friends and devoted musicians, Blindfold Monks started life in a car park at the Oceanside Moose Lodge after too many beers.
The band is David Lally from Brogue Wave, four members of The Drowning Men (Nato Bardeen, Todd Eisenkerch, Rory Dolan, and Gabe Messer) and when not touring with Flogging Molly, Matt Hensley.
The band mates have been friends for over 35 years. Each member honed their disciplines over many hours listening and playing along with the great Ned Giblin at Tom Giblin’s Irish Pub.
Rooted in the sounds of Irish traditional music, with the heart of a punk band Blindfold Monks will put a smile on your face and a tap to your foot.
Silk Button Butchers
The Silk Button Butchers are a folk rock Americana band featuring Melody Maker on guitar, Chris Hellings on mandolin, Seth Hansen on violin, Luke Davis on Bass and Norm Antonini on drums. They play an eclectic and diverse mix of classic rock, country, bluegrass, folk, popular pub songs and a few original tunes of our own. They always have a great time with an upbeat sound that makes it easy to dance and sing along to. Featured regularly at the Twisted Horn Mead & Cider as well as other local venues.
Southern California Damekor
Southern Ca Damekor is a women’s ensemble specializing in Scandinavian choral music. Their program includes music in 3 and 4 parts, sung in original languages. They sing mostly a cappella but also often add cello, harp, flute, chimes, and guitar.
And Much, Much More…
Participate in our famous Viking Competitions. Axe Throwing, Spear Throwing, Archery, Battle Cry, Horn Blowing, Log Toss, and the amazing, famous Fish Fling. Win your place in Viking Festival History!
