FaerieCon is over but the magic goes on!

Fantasy artists & writers in attendance will include Brian & Wendy Froud, Jasmine Beckett-Griffith, Ari Berk, Holly Black, J. Corsentino, Kinuko Craft, Courtney Davis, Jen Delyth, Jessica Galbreth, Michael Hague, Ellen Kushner, John & Caitlin Matthews, Barbara Moore, Ted Nasmith, Linda Ravenscroft, Delia Sherman, Nene Thomas, Charles Vess & Josephine Wall.

From FaerieCon News;

The internationally celebrated medieval band Estampie will be performing their first US concert appearance in their 20-year history at the Good Faeries Ball on Friday night October 12 . Estampie performs historical songs on handmade instruments with lyrics in Latin, Medieval German, and several other ancient tongues.

The darkwave band Qntal will be returning to Philadelphia for their second US performance in their career at the Bad Faeries Ball on Saturday October 13. Qntal consists of two musicians classically trained at the Salzburg Mozarteum and a gifted electronic music composer. In their quieter moments, they convey an otherworldly vibe not unlike Dead Can Dance and Lisa Gerrard's work, while their more energetic tracks are akin to Delerium. Brian Froud's art was featured on Qntal's latest CD, "Silver Swan" and well as a video created by Brian and Toby Froud for the song, "Von Den Elben" which will open the show on Saturday night.

Friday night's headliner is Woodland, the magical Celtic fusion band that is always a featured band and wildly popular favorite at Faerieworlds, in Eugene, OR. Another Faerieworlds favorite, guitar virtuoso Scott Huckabay, will open for Qntal on Saturday night.

For a truly spooky adventure, try one of Philadelphia's candlelit walking tours of America's most historic and haunted cities. Tours lead you through Independence Hall and Washington Square to show you the haunted spots of Philadelphia.

Hear chilling tales of Benedict Arnold and other Founding Fathers that may have you looking over your shoulder as you cruise through Society Hill.  Discover what may be lurking behind the shadows of America's most haunted city!

The "electric" presence of Benjamin Franklin, who recently turned 300, is said to still roam the streets of Old City.  The Ghost Tour will visit several of his old haunts, as well as St. Peter's Cemetery, known to be the most haunted site in the city.

The 90 minute tour is offered evenings at 7:30pm April through November, and also at 9:30pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween in October.  Reservations are required. 

Contact 215.413.1997 or go to Ghost Tours.