www.cappellasonora.com Cappella Sonora is our "sister group," who focuses primarily on the small-group sacred vocal works of the Medieval and Renaissance.
www.jmsclassicalimports.com Jon and Marge Springer are the USA distributors of the PNEUMA label. This is Eduardo Paniagua's label, featuring the ongoing complete (!) Cantigas de Santa Maria series, as well as superb recordings of medieval Spanish music which synthesizes Jewish, Muslim and Christian cultures. Lots of ouds, dumbeks, neys, terrific singing and BEAUTIFUL cover artwork! Start with the sampler discs and go from there.
http://www.ndollak.com Stef's brother Nicholas is an uniquely gifted artist, writer, philosopher and composer, among other things. Treat yourself to a visit to Nick's world, and treat any children you know (including yourself) to The Boy Under the Bed and The Sailor and the Sea-Witch, both lavishly illustrated by Nick and available in hardcover through Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
www.monmouth.com/~jdollak Stef's other brother Jordan is an inventive rock guitarist and thoughtful critic. His site features a variety of fun things, like some carnival sideshow for slummin' intellectuals.
www.angelamorley.com Jim and Stef have both worked with Dame Angela Morley, an elegant woman of talent and bewildering accomplishment. After a brief look at her website, you'll realize that you've heard her music at some point in your life. Celebrate Angela by ordering Soft Lights and Sweet Music, a newly released CD of her arrangements. Now dim the lights, light the candles and pour the wine...
www.harmsperc.com Stef plays tabors made by Ben Harms of Calliope ("ya can't beat em!" -Roland). His historically accurate percussion instruments are worth every penny, whether you play timpani in a baroque orchestra or riqq in a middle-eastern dance ensemble.
www.susato.com Kelischek makes a whole range of high quality plastic tabor pipes, many of which Stef plays in concert. In addition to the traditional tabor-pipe scale, they also make the galoubet and txistu, for those into Provencal and Basque traditional music, respectively. For those not into tabor pipes, there is a huge amount of other instruments and music available as well.
www.musikit.com Terrific instruments, finished or in kit form. We have several of these: Dan's harps, Stef's lute, mandolin, psaltery and hurdy gurdy. Very helpful on the phone, too!
www.mp-dulcimer-tripod.com Stef knew Marcy way back in the day ('89-'90... a long time ago in this day & age). Marcy is a superb musician, and her debut CD No Loose Threads is turning heads. Check out her website, follow the links to the reviews of her CD, and treat yourself to hammered dulcimer music that's a cut above.
www.harpjoy.com Mary and Bill were in Solstice and Signet Ring with Stef back in that golden era of renaissance-faire-celtic-folk groups, the early '90s (buy Stef a coupla peach-flavored Snapple iced teas and he'll be quite the raconteur, detailing the story of these groups...). Mary has focused on the de-stressifying qualities of the harp, helping to bring about healing and positive changes through her joyful playing. Her guestbook is a gratifying read. Bravo, Mary!
www.analogcaferecording.com These are the guys that made Bartholomew Faire see the light of laser. Mike worked his magic with his high tech 24 bit equipment, giving us just the right sound. Miriam used her magic and knowledge of graphic design to turn Stef's vision into a reality. The result: Bartholomew Faire's debut CD The Red Book. Thanks, guys!
www.biggmedia.com This is the company that mass-produced The Red Book. Project Manager Rob Bolis, with his attention to details that matter, and his unending quest for professional perfection, is a man you want on your side.
www.mlawlor.com Mark Lawlor is the man who pulled the strings to get us in the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Tempe to record The Red Book. What a guy! Peruse his web site: his credentials will make you tremble.