Thursday
- 5:30pm – 6:30pm The Fandom Menace
Lost your saucer? Your space nuts gone far-out? Went where no man has gone before? The Fandom Menace will help you navigate with a Spocktacular video and music show featuring classic themes from your (parents’?) favorite SF & fantasy movies and TV shows. Scott Hill, Bob Poate, Nicholas Rezmerski - 7:00pm – 8:00pm The Not-So-Silent Planet: A Speculative Open-Mic
Have you ever imagined a world whose laws of physics differed from our own? Welcome to the Twin Cities’ first open-mic dedicated to speculative fiction! Sign up for 5-7 minutes, and tell us about a place of which we’ve never dreamt. phillip andrew bennett low, Ben San Del - 8:30pm – 9:30pm David Perry
David Perry plays folk, rock, country, and Celtic from a weird mix of originals and covers. Be ready to shout, “Hit Somebody!” David Perry - 9:45pm – 10:45pm Doomkitten and Dogbone (18+)
Doomkitten & Dogbone are the comedy music duo you never knew you needed in your life. For mature listeners with childlike humor who enjoy big words. You can find them on Facebook and Bandcamp. Doomkitten, Dogbone - 11:30pm – 12:30am Zwaremachine
Live electronic band performance combining visuals with custom lighting and stage design for a unique venue experience. Zwaremachine are known for various stunts including walking through walls, time-shifting, and designing futuristic sonic weaponry. Adam01, Mach Fox, Ryan Ruckus
Friday
- 11:00am – Noon Candles Enough
Candles enough are an eclectic mix of filk, pop, and parodies. They believe there is light at the end of any tunnel, and sometimes that light is giggling. Their set is intended to be comfortable for people with sensory sensitivity. Check out their YouTube channel! Sarah Ravely, Kelly Reich - 12:30pm – 1:30pm Ionosphere Casting Shadows
When does a guitar not sound like a guitar? Todd Madson’s soothing ambient space guitar soundscapes allows for a way to de-stress from a day of panels, people and activity. Expect a special tribute to the late con photographer Baron Dave Romm. Todd Madson - 2:00pm – 3:00pm Tanya Brody
Tanya Brody once again graces HarmCon with her special blend of original and traditional folk, with a few fun covers thrown in for good measure. Hear her sing some favorite tunes, and learn a few new ones, as she accompanies herself on harp and guitar. Tanya Brody - 3:30pm – 4:30pm Scott Keever
Scott Keever is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in solo guitar from Celtic to Balkan, jazz to classical. He has performed regionally with Cats Laughing, Lojo Russo & Funks Grove, Zurround, The Sweet Colleens, and Orkestar Bez Ime. Scott Keever - 5:30pm – 6:30pm Random Fractions
This Chicago-area duo blends guitar and bass with vocal harmonies in original songs about life, the universe, and just about everything along with some unexpected covers for a fantastically fun musical journey. Cathy McManamon, Jason Neerenberg - 7:00pm – 9:00pm The CONvergence Poetry Slam
Nerds have words, and we want to hear them! Show up, sign up, and if the lottery gods are kind you (yes, you) may be drawn to read two three-minute poems to an audience of drunken strangers, and watch your heart and soul assigned numeric value. Allison Broeren, phillip andrew bennett low, Dan Marlow, Lyda Morehouse, Cole Sarar, Lynne Thomas, Saymoukda Vongsay, Bryan Thao Worra - 10:00pm – 11:00pm Naughty Bawdy Brigade (18+)
We, the Mistresses of the Naughty Bawdy Brigade entertain you with songs, jokes, limericks, and a whole lot of double entendre. We plan to entrance or entrap (your choice) you with our assets. Tracy Fuller, Anna Miller-Sherman, Amanda Nerud - 11:30pm – 12:30am Revenge of the Nerdlesque (18+)
Nerdy burlesque performers assemble! Back at HarmCon for year 3 of geek- and pop culture-infused burlesque and cabaret performance art! We’ll showcase a medley of your favorite characters through the dazzling, humorous, and sexy scope of burlesque! Joy Coy, Opiumm Hayze, Holliedazzle, Champagne Lorraine, Mona Montague, Sinasaurus Vex
Saturday
- 11:00am – Noon Ravenscroft Musicke Guild
We’re just like Voltron, except we have violins, viola, cello, harp, and recorders instead of robot lions. And we mix covers of TV and movie themes with Renaissance ballads, instead of defending the planus Arus. Okay; I guess we’re nothing like Voltron. Stephanie Claussen, Katherine Kilde, Chris Mortika, Kathleen O’Laughlin, Kerry Peterson, Eve Zabronsky - 12:30pm – 1:30pm The Faithful Sidekicks
The Faithful Sidekicks make (mostly) funny acoustic rock music about all the nerdy/geeky things – catchy original songs for all the fandoms we love delivered with a side of snark. Find them on Bandcamp, Facebook, and Twitter! Eric Distad, Jen Distad - 2:00pm – 3:00pm Galactic Hot Pants
Modular Synth Lord Orathkar emerges from oblivion to put your brain in a blender, joined by Admiral Astroprobe on vocals and acoustic guitar. Each audience member receives a singularity. Kevin Campbell, Niles Randolph - 3:30pm – 4:30pm CONvergence Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
An hour of stand-up comedy featuring an all-star lineup of veteran CONvergence performers. Shannan Paul, Ben San Del, Joseph Scrimshaw - 5:30pm – 6:00pm SlytherPuff
SlytherPuff is a local Wizard Rock Duo who perform original and cover songs about their favorite fandoms, including Harry Potter, Marvel, Mad Max, and more! Maren brings the Slyther, and Morgan brings the Puff! Maren Aalgaard, Morgan Strickland - 7:00pm – 8:00pm Peter the Great (18+)
Peter the Great is a stand-up comedian and cosplayer who takes an innuendo-fueled and whimsically dark spin on geek fandoms and nerd culture at sci-fi, fantasy, comic, anime, and gaming conventions! Follow him on social media @PetertheGreatMN Peter the Great - 8:30pm – 9:30pm Feng Shui Ninjas
FENG SHUI NINJAS are provided AS IS. No warranty expressed or implied. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS. Listen at your own risk! Click “I agree” to listen to this concert Justin Hartley, John Kentner, Tami Murck, Dave Stagner - 10:00pm – 11:00pm Fearless Stand-Up Showcase (18+)
Laugh along with 4 local comedians from Fearless Comedy Productions, a non-profit company bringing comedy to the twin cities. Nothing is off limits at this 18+ showcase. Aiden In A Kilt, Pher Sturz, Cara White, Jason Kruger - 11:30pm – 12:30am The Dregs
The Dregs have performed at CVG almost as long as there’s been a CVG! They return with their signature blend of music and stupidity. Enjoy classics like “Pissing off the Geeks” and newer “hits” like “Sharknado!” You won’t be sorry unless you aren’t there! Tim Wick, Paul Score, Susanne Becker, Rachael Salisbury Dimba, Molly Zupon, Trevor Hartman
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