Making his first North American appearance, CONvergence is proud to announce our 2013 Featured Musical Performer, the Chap-Hop genius of Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer!
Thursday, July 4 on Mainstage @ Midnight!
About Mr. B
“There has never been a rapper like Mr.B” Sunday Times
On a one-man mission to introduce Hip-Hop to the Queen’s English, Mr. B is delighted to present Chap-Hop.
Having spent the best part of a decade bringing some manners back to popular culture, this dopest of fellows will entertain and amuse you with his ingenious stylings. Aiming to dazzle with dignity, Mr. B takes to the stage with his Banjolele and stiff upper lip to perform ditties of pipe-smoking, high society, Cricket and sexual misadventure, as well as some more well-known pieces from the world of Hip-Hop, re-worked in true Chap-Hop fashion.
Mr.B has fast gained a reputation as an eloquent and entertaining live performer, playing recitals across the UK and into Johnny Continent for the past two years, from the Glastonbury Festival to club NME in Paris, from the club in Surrey to the Edinburgh fringe. His video ‘Chap-Hop history’ has received over half a million hits on youtube and an old skool rave medley entitled ‘Songs For Acid Edward’ has had props from Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll and SL2’s DJSlipmatt.
His music has been played by Marc Riley, Steve Lamacq and Tom Robinson on BBC 6Music and he has performed live on air for Scott Mills and Rob Da Bank on Radio 1. In the summer of 2010 he appeared on stage with DJ Yoda to perform one of Yoda’s favourites ‘Let Me Smoke My Pipe’, and he has also just guested on banjolele and vocals on US nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot’s album ‘Zero Day’. In addition, he recently remixed and rapped on Rizzle Kicks’ hit ‘When I Was A Youngster’. In 2011 he won ‘best hiphop act’ at the People’s Music Awards held at London’s Scala and in 2012 was nominated for no less than 5 Brighton Fringe Awards.
His latest long player ‘The Tweed Album’ was released in June 2012 and has been described as ‘A Psychedelic Chap-Hop masterpiece’. Mr.B is a true ‘festival favourite’ and was in the Guardian’s top ten things to see at last year’s Glastonbury.
Hoorah!
Check him out at
http://www.gentlemanrhymer.com
Stand Up! Records and CONvergence present our 2013 Featured Comedian, Matt Kirshen!! with special appearance by Andy Wood
Friday, July 5th on Mainstage @ 7:00PM
About Matt Kirshen
London born Matt Kirshen’s precision wit has earned him an impressive reputation on the international comedy circuit. Most recently his appearances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Paul Provenza’s Green Room, and as a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing has earned him a whole new host of fans in the United States and a surprising number of other countries worldwide.
He has also recorded a half-hour special for the World Stands Up, Comedy Central, and has acclaimed festival appearances at Montreal, Edinburgh, Kilkenny, Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, Bermuda, and Amsterdam.
His debut CD, “I Guess We’ll Never Know” was named in Punchline Magazine’s top 10 albums of 2009 and his hit appearance at the 2008 Just For Laughs festival in Montreal resulted in no fewer than 4 of his gags appearing in the Montreal Gazette’s round up of their best jokes of the fest.
Matt has appeared in and written for numerous television shows in the UK, including a charity gala featuring Jimmy Fallon, which resulted in Jimmy himself requesting Matt to open for him in a college tour to promote his new Late Night hosting slot.
His youthful looks disguise a veteran comic with almost a decade of experience, and a wealth of smart, funny and relatable material, making him a firm favorite with college audiences. While it’s his prime-time NBC appearances that most American comedy fans will recognize him from, they are often surprised at the breadth and scope of his material, described by one reviewer as “intelligent, but with the emphasis firmly on the funny”
Check out Matt at http://www.mattkirshen.com
Matt and Andy Wood will be presenting their podcast “Probably Science” on Mainstage Friday July 5th, @ 3:00pm
About Probably Science
Professional comedians and incompetent scientists take you through this week in science. Incompetently Featuring Matt Kirshen, Andy Wood and a rotating cast of special guests..
Check them out at http://probablyscience.tumblr.com/
Midwest Sci-Fi Short Film Festival
Friday July 5th 2013 on MAINSTAGE @ 1200pm-100pm
The Midwest Sci-Fi Short Film Festival presents a premier showing of the sci-fi short “Empress Uma and Her Space Pirates Take The Moon”. This homage to the serials of the 1930’s is a locally produced film and features many talents on screen and off from the Twin Cities film community. There will be a Q & A with members of the cast and crew after the film.
Probably Science : LIVE Podcast with Matt Kirshen and Andy Wood
Friday July 5th 2012 on MAINSTAGE @ 300pm-400pm
Featured Artist, from across the pond, British bloke Matt Kirshen and one of his Probably Science podcast co-horts, Andy Wood are professional comedians take you through this week in science, with a few special guests…. and probably with some incompetent scientists. And they will do it….Incompetently.
http://probablyscience.tumblr.com/
London born Matt Kirshen’s precision wit has earned him an impressive reputation on the international comedy circuit. Most recently his appearances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Paul Provenza’s Green Room, and as a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing has earned him a whole new host of fans in the United States and a surprising number of other countries worldwide.
He has also recorded a half-hour special for the World Stands Up, Comedy Central, and has acclaimed festival appearances at Montreal, Edinburgh, Kilkenny, Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, Bermuda, and Amsterdam.
His debut CD, “I Guess We’ll Never Know” was named in Punchline Magazine’s top 10 albums of 2009 and his hit appearance at the 2008 Just For Laughs festival in Montreal resulted in no fewer than 4 of his gags appearing in the Montreal Gazette’s round up of their best jokes of the fest.
Matt has appeared in and written for numerous television shows in the UK, including a charity gala featuring Jimmy Fallon, which resulted in Jimmy himself requesting Matt to open for him in a college tour to promote his new Late Night hosting slot.
His youthful looks disguise a veteran comic with almost a decade of experience, and a wealth of smart, funny and relatable material, making him a firm favorite with college audiences. While it’s his prime-time NBC appearances that most American comedy fans will recognize him from, they are often surprised at the breadth and scope of his material, described by one reviewer as “intelligent, but with the emphasis firmly on the funny”
Andrew “Andy” Wood (born 1977) is an American comedian and a founder/producer of Portland’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival. He is a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan currently residing in Portland, Oregon. He is also a performer and producer for Washington, D.C.’s Bentzen Ball.
Steam Century Presents the 6th Annual Steampunk Fashion Expo and British Costume Promenade
Friday July 5th 2013 on MAINSTAGE @ 530pm-630pm
Steam Century is pleased to be presenting the Sixth Annual Steampunk Fashion Expo! And for the first time, we will be venturing outside the realm of steampunk and welcoming anyone whose attire goes with the CONvergence theme, British Invasion! No skits or dialog are required—it’s purely a fashion show, so don’t miss your chance to do your turn on the catwalk! We are also delighted to announce that CONvergence Guest of Honor Caitlin Blackwood will be this year’s special guest judge! Returning as our halftime entertainment will be the amazing Rana Regina—you won’t want to miss her signature Tea Service Belly Dance!
A sign-up sheet will be available right outside the “rice room” in Consuite until 3:30 PM Friday. Participants should plan to report to the Green Room at 4:00 PM for judging and rehearsal. Show starts at 5:30 PM.
We hope to see you in the audience, or better yet, on stage with us!
Joseph Scrimshaw presents…..
Friday July 5th 2013 on MAINSTAGE @ 830pm-930pm
Joseph Scrimshaw presents his comedy show SUPER ISSUES
A brooding, action-packed stand-up comedy show about superheroes! Scrimshaw smashes his way through tales of horrible origin stories, questionable bat-logic, the best super power ever, and the fight for truth, justice, and tight pants!
The convention is getting crowded and we know that there isn’t always room to watch our most popular Main Stage events. This year we will again
have Overflow seating in the BLOOMINGTON room and we will be broadcasting on CVG-TV.
Puppet Slam!
Friday July 5th 2013 on MAINSTAGE @ 1000pm-1100pm
What’s this “puppetry slam”?
It’s a nearly impromptu live puppet variety show! Come and see some of the areas best puppeteers in a late-night presentation guaranteed to entertain! Hosted by the effervescent and talented, Gordon Smuder.
GeeKaraoke Idol
Sunday July 7th 2012 on MAINSTAGE @ 12:00pm-1:00pm
NEW this year! Having held our Qualifying Rounds at Harmonic CONvergence over the course of the weekend, we find ourselves with the finalist who are prepared to strut their stuff on the Mainstage. Celebrity judges and the audience will help determine who takes home the soon-to-be-coveted GeeKaraoke 1st Place TROPHY of GLORY…..who will win?
Harisen Daiko Drum Troupe
Sunday July 7th, 2013 on MAINSTAGE @ 230pm-330pm
Harisen Daiko is comprised of a diverse group of players with over a century of combined Taiko playing experience. Seeking cultural connection, chasing inspiration, and reveling in the energy that can only be found when you and about a dozen of your friends get together to hit things with sticks…usually drums…We have come together for one purpose and one purpose only. To share our obsessive love of Japanese Taiko drumming with other people who obsessively love things.
Special Musical Guests- Members of The Idisi ( Women’s Chorus)
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